B003, Lighthouse Studios, 89A Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EB

THE SCHOOL OF STUFF – FURNITURE COURSES IN EAST LONDON

The School of Stuff runs craft courses in upholstery, cabinet making, furniture restoration, and anything and everything related to furniture. We keep classes small and teaching is rigorous but informal. All our tutors are skilled practitioners. Furniture courses range from a day to two years, and we teach all skills levels. Our classes are intensive learning experiences but they are fun too.

10% early booking discounts are available on some courses.

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July 2026

20 - 24 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Introduction to Traditional and Modern Furniture Finishes - 5 days

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27 -31 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Project Upholstery Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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August

1 Sat

10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Furniture Fix - 1 day

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23 - 27 Sun - Thu

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Modern Upholstery Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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31 - 4 Sept, Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Furniture Restoration Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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September

5 Sat

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Furniture Upcycling - 1 day

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7 - 11 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Introduction to Gilding Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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12 -13 Sat - Sun

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Upholstery Taster Weekend - 2 days

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14 - 18 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Veneer, Inlay, Marquetry Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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19 - 20 Sat - Sun

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Seat Rushing - 2 days

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21 - 25 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Introduction to Picture Framing Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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28 Mon

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Modern Upholstery Techniques - 1 year

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28 Mon

6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Monday Evening Project Upholstery Class - 12 weeks

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29 Tue

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Professional Furniture Restoration Level 1 - 1 year

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29 Tue

6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Tuesday Evening Project Upholstery Class - 12 weeks

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30 Wed

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Professional Furniture Restoration Level 2 - 1 year

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30 Wed

6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Wednesday Evening Project Furniture Restoration - 12 weeks

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October

1 Thur

6.15 pm - 9.15 pm

Thursday Evening Fine Woodworking Class - 12 weeks

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2 Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Professional Traditional Upholstery - 1 year

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26 - 30 Mon - Fri

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Gilt Frame Restoration Five Day Intensive - 5 days

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B003, Lighthouse Studios, 89A Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EB
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