Step into the world of a student at Hout- en Meubileringscollege (HMC). In the Creative Craftsmanship programme, students learn to combine the latest techniques with traditional crafts.

In this workshop, you will create a miniature chair, also known as a prototype. This allows you to discover and practise important techniques from the upholstery craft.

When upholstering a chair, it is important to determine the order of the different steps beforehand, so the chair can be finished beautifully as a whole. You will learn how to work with fabrics: which fabrics can be used, how to follow the direction of the fabric, what working with the grain means, and how to apply tension to the fabric.

You will create a small chair using a frame made of foam blocks, allowing you to stretch and attach the fabrics easily with pins. The fabrics and foam materials are leftover materials from other projects. At the end of the workshop, you will have upholstered a miniature chair with a fabric of your choice and finished it with original legs.

The Hout- en Meubileringscollege has been an independent vocational college (MBO) since 1929, training students to become creative professionals who have a place in the labour market now and in the future. It is a relatively small school, creating a personal atmosphere and a safe learning environment. HMC offers programmes in areas such as furniture making, interior design consultancy, creative craftsmanship, residential sales, carpentry, furniture upholstery and piano technology. The school also offers courses and training programmes for adults. In the Creative Craftsmanship programme, students learn to combine the latest techniques with traditional crafts.