Oxford School of Upholstery

Oxford School of Upholstery Upholstery school running leisure and training courses in upholstery and soft furnishing in Oxford

Everyone here is equally delighted with student Jo’s finished armchair which makes a great statement piece in its new bo...
19/02/2026

Everyone here is equally delighted with student Jo’s finished armchair which makes a great statement piece in its new bold pallet. Jo joined us on our weekly upholstery courses to learn to reupholster it and chose this very beautiful Bloomsbury Garden fabric, from Timorous Beasties. Inspired by founder of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris, the pattern features bramble and fruiting vine and is alive with butterflies and beetles.

To mark her final day of official upholstery training, Charlotte had OSU t-shirts printed for everyone and even Sunny th...
14/08/2025

To mark her final day of official upholstery training, Charlotte had OSU t-shirts printed for everyone and even Sunny the dog wasn’t forgotten, she got this cute bandanna!
How kind, thanks Charlotte.
Today we celebrate stitching friendships at OSU.
Sending our very best wishes for your continuing upholstery venture Charlotte. Don’t be a stranger…

This traditionally upholstered sprung seat will be student Joanna’s first marked piece for her Level 1 Craft Certificat...
18/07/2025

This traditionally upholstered sprung seat will be student Joanna’s first marked piece for her Level 1 Craft Certificate, and what a great start! We love the embroidered fabric, a lucky secondhand shop find. Joanna had the vision to pair it with this chair and we can see why, it complements it beautifully. ❤️

We’re enrolling now for our next cohort of traditional upholstery students. Join us and see your own creative visions materialise.

How fun is this sardine cross stitch? It was made by our student Charlotte and turned into a quirky little footstool, on...
16/07/2025

How fun is this sardine cross stitch? It was made by our student Charlotte and turned into a quirky little footstool, one of her first projects on the upholstery training course. A traditionally upholstered footstool like this also makes a great starter piece on one of our leisure courses.

Fancy learning a creative new skill?
Why not give upholstery a go?

That was the end of a busy week with lots of complex projects on the go. Good to see our wonderful and talented student...
14/07/2025

That was the end of a busy week with lots of complex projects on the go. Good to see our wonderful and talented students still smiling.

Various projects on the go in the school.On our week long courses students bring a project and we guide them through the...
04/11/2024

Various projects on the go in the school.

On our week long courses students bring a project and we guide them through the process of upholstery with step by step instruction and support. It’s great to see students ideas materialise as they work and learn.

All good things must come to an end?After spending a couple of months learning modern upholstery with us at OSU Lujain w...
01/11/2024

All good things must come to an end?
After spending a couple of months learning modern upholstery with us at OSU Lujain went back to Saudi Arabia but she takes all the valuable skills she learnt with her, to start her own business.
Maybe we should say…
As one good thing comes to an end so another begins.

Best of luck Lujain

This sofa has been reupholstered in a contemporary lattice design that displays so well with the square lines and single...
01/11/2024

This sofa has been reupholstered in a contemporary lattice design that displays so well with the square lines and single seat cushion. It’s going to make a beautifully bold statement piece in our customer’s home.

The linen cotton mix fabric Pampas Ocean is from the Tango Weaves collection made from 90% natural fibres it is soft but durable.

Upholstered by our students 👀3 cocktail chairs, 3 different looks. Which would you go for? Rich, textured foliage Timele...
31/10/2024

Upholstered by our students 👀

3 cocktail chairs, 3 different looks. Which would you go for?

Rich, textured foliage
Timeless classic
Luxe, Mythical beasts

Fabrics:-
Butterfly Palm / maize
Lynx fabric / Coral
Strawberry Thief / Old fashioned

A traditionally upholstered sprung seat in the making…If you have a love of furniture and textiles why not try learning ...
07/10/2024

A traditionally upholstered sprung seat in the making…
If you have a love of furniture and textiles why not try learning the traditional craft of upholstery? Whether you’ve always wanted to work for yourself and run your own business or you just want to try your hand at something creative and embark on a new hobby…
We run professional upholstery training courses suitable for beginners who want to learn the art of upholstery. OSU is a registered training centre for the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF)

Learn from experts
Develop time honoured skills
Work with traditional tools and materials
Preserve a traditional craft
Choose from beautiful fabrics and designs
Be creative















 










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4 Gidley Way, Unit 1
Oxford
OX331RQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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