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At Patch Perfect Academy, we provide top-notch upholstery tuition. Our expert instructors are dedicated to helping you master the art of upholstery. With our personalized attention, you'll receive the guidance and support you need to succeed. We are committed to delivering high-quality training that meets national standards. As a locally owned and family business, we take pride in our community and strive to provide the best learning experience for our students.

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Upcoming Events

  • FIXED SEATING
    FIXED SEATING
    Time is TBD
    Renew Greater Manchester hub
    Time is TBD
    Renew Greater Manchester hub, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Time is TBD
    Renew Greater Manchester hub, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Preparation to finished product see how we make a fixed seating from frame to optional finish. This is a day of theory and watching as we plan and finish a fixed seating area.
  • Planning/Preparation of a Chesterfield sofa
    Planning/Preparation of a Chesterfield sofa
    Time is TBD
    Stretford
    Time is TBD
    Stretford, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Time is TBD
    Stretford, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Learn how to plan and prep a chesterfield sofa from bare frame to fabric
  • Work alongside me for the Day
    Work alongside me for the Day
    Time is TBD
    Stretford
    Time is TBD
    Stretford, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Time is TBD
    Stretford, Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17, UK
    Start your Continuous Development Programme with Renew hubs resident Upholstery teacher Paul @patchperfectacademy
  • Job estimate spreadsheet.
    Job estimate spreadsheet.
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Spreadsheet to help with estimates on jobs. interest is high after the last zoom session. useful upon starting out on your upholstery journey
  • New Workshop guidance
    New Workshop guidance
    Time is TBD
    Online Video
    Time is TBD
    Online Video
    Time is TBD
    Online Video
    Workshop guidance tools and equipment
  • Fabric design
    Fabric design
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Learn how to develop your own range of fabric designs
  • Square buttoning and invisible buttoning Design
    Square buttoning and invisible buttoning Design
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online zoom
    Stunning modern design that can add detail to many pieces of furniture. Learn to do both button and invisible button designs.
  • Foam Knowledge
    Foam Knowledge
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Types of foam and suppliers contact numbers.
  • Deep button Planning / Preparation
    Deep button Planning / Preparation
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Time is TBD
    Online event
    Learn the maths and science involved in the Planning and Preparation of Deep buttoning.
  • Planning and Preparation
    Planning and Preparation
    Time is TBD
    zoom Powerpoint
    Time is TBD
    zoom Powerpoint
    Time is TBD
    zoom Powerpoint
    Join the Peoples Person Paul as he Explains the Deep buttoned Van Dy-king a Headboard planning and preparation. Attention to Detail.
  • Coming soon Collaboration to Deliver Upholstery courses
    Coming soon Collaboration to Deliver Upholstery courses
    Time is TBD
    Drybeck Farm
    Time is TBD
    Drybeck Farm, Dry Beck Farm, Armathwaite CA4 9ST, UK
    Time is TBD
    Drybeck Farm, Dry Beck Farm, Armathwaite CA4 9ST, UK
    Courses Coming soon. In outstanding settings https://drybeckfarm.co.uk/
  • Walking foot sewing machine course
    Walking foot sewing machine course
    Tue, 04 May
    Online zoom
    04 May 2021, 18:30 – 20:00 BST
    Online zoom
    04 May 2021, 18:30 – 20:00 BST
    Online zoom
    Basic functions of the machine plus much more.
  • Basic industrial & domestic sewing machine course
    Basic industrial & domestic sewing machine course
    Sun, 11 Apr
    Live Online Zoom
    11 Apr 2021, 17:00 BST
    Live Online Zoom
    11 Apr 2021, 17:00 BST
    Live Online Zoom
    Troubleshooting common problems with sewing machines and quick remedies
  • Confidence in cuts
    Confidence in cuts
    Thu, 01 Apr
    Online zoom
    01 Apr 2021, 19:00 BST
    Online zoom
    01 Apr 2021, 19:00 BST
    Online zoom
    Eleven essential cuts required on a queen Anne wing back chair. Online video step by step guide
  • Measuring for Fabric and Planning out your cutting lay plan. (1)
    Measuring for Fabric and Planning out your cutting lay plan. (1)
    Thu, 25 Mar
    Online zoom
    25 Mar 2021, 19:00 GMT
    Online zoom
    25 Mar 2021, 19:00 GMT
    Online zoom
    Learn to measure up fabric for 3 different pieces of furniture. Detailed video tuition followed by Q&A with Paul from Patch Perfect Academy. We are here to help you gain more knowledge.
  • Fluting (different ways)
    Fluting (different ways)
    Thu, 18 Mar
    online zoom
    18 Mar 2021, 19:00
    online zoom
    18 Mar 2021, 19:00
    online zoom
    Fluted upholstery has a simple yet elegant design, characterised by its shallow curves and grooves.
  • Measuring for Fabric and Planning out your cutting lay plan.
    Measuring for Fabric and Planning out your cutting lay plan.
    Thu, 11 Mar
    Online zoom
    11 Mar 2021, 19:00 – 20:25
    Online zoom
    11 Mar 2021, 19:00 – 20:25
    Online zoom
    Learn to measure up fabric for 3 different pieces of furniture. Detailed video tuition followed by Q&A with Paul from Patch Perfect Academy. We are here to help you gain more knowledge.
  • Gin / cocktail night get together
    Gin / cocktail night get together
    Fri, 22 Jan
    online Zoom
    22 Jan 2021, 19:00 – 19:40
    online Zoom
    22 Jan 2021, 19:00 – 19:40
    online Zoom
    Pour your own cocktail/ favourite drink and relax and unwind after another weeks graft
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How Patch Perfect Academy Works

Education your way

Each student at Patch Perfect Academy has a personal, customised modern upholstery path that is specifically built for their goals, skill level and pace. Regardless of where they are located around the world, our students receive quality online Upholstery education from Experienced Upholstery Consultant Paul who is always available through online cutting edge technology and 1 on 1 consultancy sessions. We’re here to provide the flexible learning experience you need.

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How we work

Upholstery Education Your Way

We strive to provide the high-quality, flexible and personalised Upholstery  education you deserve. To join our growing community feel free to get in touch.

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Virtual  Learning

Why Choose virtual?

Upholstery consultant Paul believes in Education with a holistic perspective.

With this approach in mind Patch Perfect Academy design personal customised programs specifically built for individual goals, skill level and pace.

With 35 years working for the biggest companies in Britain as a Upholster, pattern match cutter, designer, teacher and mentor, Peoples Person Paul and good friend Ian have merged there skill sets to develop visual learning and step by step guides with ATTENTION TO DETAIL to help aid students development.

We will also be offering live consultation sessions on individual and/or group basis.

Patch Perfect Academy aim to Consult and deliver virtual experiences that are learner-centric. Our approach ensures high engagement which is fun and interactive.


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Bespoke learning

Consultancy sessions

Upholstery Consultant Paul offers individual or group consultations via both visits to your Place of work or zoom/video phone sessions.

See Consultancy sessions and prices.

EXAMPLE

Do you have a job you need help with?

I can help.

Do you have a bespoke piece you need help to prototype?

I can help.

Do you want to know how to make both foam patterns and Fabric patterns?

I can help.

Do you want to know how to pattern match, develop cutting plans, measure up for commissions, plan and quote jobs?

I can help.

Do you want to become more confident and upholster jobs/commissions quicker for more PROFIT?

I can help.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

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Call us today to find out more about our admissions process.

Other services

CPD - Continuous Professional Development.

Small business meet ups for networking and knowledge sharing.

Advanced projects and Contract work.

Holistic professional development programs.

See above upcoming events

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Contact Us

A new way to learn. We are here to offer you a Continuous learning programme to further develop your upholstery skills and techniques.

Feel free to contact us and we can discuss how we can help.

07543515879

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