Want to try your hand at some crafting in a fun and social setting? From upholstery and sewing to floristry , candle making, or soap making, a maus course could be just what you're after! Scroll for more info about the different courses we offer, and then click here to see what's coming up and to book! All our courses take place right here at maus HQ.
An Introduction to Upholstery
On our 'Introduction to Upholstery' course you'll make your own mini footstool with an upholstered foam stool top, learning how to shallow button, and create your very own upholstery pads at home. You'll design your stool by choosing a fabric from our various collections, and of course you'll get to take your stool home with you at the end of the session. Perfect for beginners, or even if you've had a go at upholstery before. Come along, meet new people, and have fun learning a new skill that you can continue to use at home.
An Introduction to Sewing
Learn the basics of setting up your machine and getting started with sewing projects as you design and make your own products in this two hour course. Check out our booking page to find out more about the different sewing workshops on offer.
An Introduction to Traditional Upholstery
Our Introduction to Traditional Upholstery course serves as the perfect beginning to your traditional upholstery journey. Learn basic traditional upholstery techniques that have been passed down hundreds of years, and learn about the tools and skills required to complete beautiful traditional pieces using horse hair or coconut fibre. The course takes a full day with one to one tuition and costs £180. Please register you interest either in store or via email to book a date with our tutor.
Upholstery: bespoke tuition
After completing both the 'intro to upholstery' and 'an intro to sewing' taster courses you may wish to continue your upholstery journey with bespoke tuition for your chosen project. Prices start from £100 per day and weekday and Saturdays are available to book. Register your interest via email or in store. After registering your interest our tutors will advise how many days your project will take, you can then discuss a schedule with your tutor at days/times to suit you.
Candle making workshop with Urban Burn Candle Co
Make your own scented soy candle on this 90 minute course. Hosted by our friends @ Urban Burn Candle Co, learn how to select complimenting fragrances and all the skills and theory necessary to make stunning eco friendly candles.
Soap-making & Skincare with Skin by Tuesday
Learn to make your very own soap bars with the amazing Skin by Tuesday. Bex specialises in skincare and skincare rituals. She'll show you how to select fragrances as well as showing you step by step how to make your very own soap bars, bespoke to you and your skin type. You'll leave with the knowledge of how to continue making at home, as well as a branded workbook for your reference, and of course 3x bars of freshly made soap!
Seasonal Floristry with HEF
Whether its wreaths at Christmas or flower crowns for the Summer Solstice, our seasonal floristry courses, with Hannah from Hannah Elizabeth Flowers, are fun, social events where crafting meets a glass of fizz with your friends!
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Testimonials
"It was absolutely fabulous. My family were blown away when I brought my stool home to show them."
Jane, course participant
"It was brilliant! Thank you so much, I'm super proud of my stool"
Claire, course participant