Our Courses

Philippa ran her curtain making courses and soft furnishings diploma from a stately home in the UK for over 20 years.  You'll be in safe hands whilst you immerse yourself in learning new skills.

Explore your creativity under Philippa's expert guidance in her glorious barn workroom.

Grow in confidence as you master hand sewn soft furnishings in a relaxed environment; nourished by home cooked cuisine, nestled in the beautiful French countryside.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE FROM SPRING 2027

Close-up of fabric with bright floral and fruit patterns, pinned with sewing pins on a light-colored surface.

Limited places available from spring 2027

A piece of floral patterned fabric with pink, green, and blue designs underneath a white sewing pattern with a yellow-headed pin securing the fabric and pattern together.

  • Learn to craft hand-sewn samples in a relaxed environment, developing your skills and confidence in a small group.  Suitable for beginners who can thread a needle and work a straight line on a sewing machine.

    Learn the fundamental stitches and processes to create the following samples:

    Hand Sewn, Lined, Pencil Pleat Curtain

    Hand Sewn, Interlined, Pencil Pleat Curtain 

    Zipped square cushion

    Lined Roman Blind

    Integrated into the course will be skills sessions on the following:

    Measuring up, Estimation of Fabric, Cutting Plan, Pattern Matching, Pattern placement

    Comprehensive notes accompany the course.

    COURSE FEE: £2250

Close-up of a fabric curtain with a blue, beige, and white floral and geometric pattern, decorated with small white pom-poms along the edge.
Close-up of a fabric curtain with a blue, beige, and white floral and geometric pattern, decorated with small white pom-poms along the edge.
Close-up of a curtain with a light blue, patterned outer layer decorated with white pom-pom trim and a solid, textured light gray inner curtain, on a white background.
Close-up of a curtain with a light blue, patterned outer layer decorated with white pom-pom trim and a solid, textured light gray inner curtain, on a white background.

  • Suitable for those who have completed Part One, or who have made curtains before, and are confident on the sewing machine

    Build on the fundamentals learnt in the Part One course to create the following samples:

    Hand Headed Interlined Triple Pleated Curtain

    Contrast Edge with Trim, interlined Pencil Pleated Curtain

    Interlined Roman Blind with contrast border or trim 

    Piped/trimmed and Zipped cushion with contrast sides

    Integrated into the course will be skills sessions on the following:

    Measuring up, Estimation of Fabric, Cutting Plan, Pattern Matching, Pattern placement, Track vs poles, Dressing in

    Comprehensive notes accompany the course

    COURSE FEE: £2250

Shelves with rolls of fabric and textiles, including white and beige fabrics, in a storage or warehouse setting.

  • If you have a specific project in mind or feel unsure where to begin, why not book one-to-one tuition? You’ll be guided step by step to plan and complete your project with Philippa’s expert guidance

    Enquire for bespoke course pricing

A modern living room with a navy blue sofa and a lime green chaise lounge, both with colorful floral pillows. Two vibrant, symmetrical butterfly and floral patterned artworks hang on a textured white wall, with a black radiator below one. A patterned cabinet and a zebra-striped rug are also visible. Video game controllers rest on the floor.

  • Part One and Part Two include all materials, use of our sewing machines and comprehensive notes and tuition

    7 nights accommodation in a local Chambre d’hotes including breakfast, (we hope to offer accommodation at Le Manoir in years to come)

    Lunch and dinner (with wine) at Le Manoir with your hosts

    Refreshments during the day.

  • Travel to and from Fresselines.

    Additional sundries available to purchase

    (non participating guest sharing a room £1000)

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