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Curtain Academy Courses

Our courses have no entry requirements and are therefore suitable for complete beginners.

Curtain Academy Courses

All students who attend the 5-day Professional Soft Furnishings and Curtain Making Course will leave having completed 5 projects that you’ll be proud to show off!

We also offer a three-day course and for those of you just wishing to dip your toe in the water we provide one-day taster courses.

All courses run 10:00 to 17:00 and include all materials and light refreshments.

Benefits Of Learning With Curtain Academy

  • Knowing your tutor has over 30 years of experience working within the soft furnishings industry
  • Small personal classes and individual attention (max 4 students)
  • Free access to Curtain Academy training DVDs
  • All materials and equipment included in the cost of your course
  • A portfolio of completed projects to take home
  • No previous experience or qualifications required
  • All training manuals included
  • Light refreshments provided
  • Free parking

Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making Course (5 days)

Interlined Roman Blinds

This unit will cover all the skills required to produce a professional lined and interlined Roman blind. Your luxurious blind sample will be constructed so no stitching is visible from the front.

Learn how to:

  • Measure a window for a Roman blind
  • Calculate the number of rod pockets and size of the folds
  • Estimate fabric quantities
  • Cut out fabric and lining using a set square
  • Make a fully functioning Roman blind
  • Make a fabric covered batten
  • Fit a Roman blind adhering to child safety guidelines
Roman Blinds

Curtains

In this unit you will learn about lined and interlined curtains and will produce a beautiful handsewn lined curtain.

Learn how to:

  • Measure a window accurately
  • Choose tracks and poles
  • Design different window treatments and choose various curtain headings
  • Select suitable fabrics for curtains
  • Calculate fabric quantities
  • Cut out fabrics and lining
  • Make up curtain linings
  • Use the various hand stitches required in curtain making
  • Make a mitred corner
  • Use and attach lead weights
  • Match patterned fabric
  • Join multiple widths of fabric and lining
Curtains and Cushions

Hand Sewn Pinch Pleats/Goblets/Wave Headings

In this unit you will learn the skills to produce beautiful hand sewn pinch pleats, goblets and wave headings.

Learn how to:

  • Calculate handsewn headings
  • Insert buckram
  • Pin and machine pleats correctly
  • Hand stitch pleats
  • Attach pin hooks
  • Fix to a top board
  • Make fabric covered buttons
Hand Sewn Pinch Pleats/Goblets/Wave Headings

Padded Pelmets

In this unit we will teach you all the sewing skills required to produce your own luxurious upholstered pelmet.

Learn how to:

  • Design a pelmet with correct use of balance and proportion
  • Make a paper pattern
  • Construct and make a padded, Essex board pelmet with returns
  • Make a pelmet to fit around a bay window
  • Add a decorative trim to an upholstered pelmet
  • Use a top board and fixings

Pencil Pleat Valances

In this unit you will make your own lined valance with a pencil pleat heading.

Learn how to:

  • Bag line curtain materials together
  • Attach a pencil pleat heading
  • Gather up a pencil pleat tape
Pencil Pleat Valances

Swags & Tails

In this unit you will learn how to design swags and tails in proportion for a window. You will construct your own lined swag and tail sample.

Learn how to:

  • Calculate the number and size of swags and tails required for a window
  • Produce a swag template
  • Chose suitable fabrics for swags and tails
  • Attach swags and tails to a top board

Start Your Own Soft Furnishings Business

Learn how to:

  • Set up your own professional curtain workroom
  • Quote to make a profit
  • Source suppliers and set up trade accounts
  • Market your new business
  • Find a track fitter
  • Keep up with the latest trends
Planning Soft Furnishings

Dates/Fees/Booking

Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making Course (5 days) £595

Includes: Interlined Roman Blinds, Lined Curtains with a pencil pleat heading, Pinch pleat & goblet headed valance, Padded Upholstered pelmets, the wave heading, Swags & Tails and Start Your Own Soft Furnishings Business.

Deposit £100
Balance £495 (due 1 month prior to course)

  • Dates to be confirmed
Curtain Making

Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making (3 days) £360

Includes: Interlined Roman Blinds, Lined Curtains with a pencil pleat heading, Pinch pleat & goblet headed valance and Padded Upholstered pelmets.

Deposit £100
Balance £260 (due 1 month prior to course)

  • Dates to be confirmed

For more information and latest course dates please email info@curtainacademy.co.uk or Tel 01332 601920