Now enrolling for autumn 2020!
AMUSF STAGE 1
// Craft Certificate
Stage 1 of the syllabus contains the following:
Non assessed work (Frames and fillings included in course fees).
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Drop-in seat (modern materials)
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Drop-in seat (traditional materials including fabric and bottoming cloth)
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Stitched and stuffed traditionally upholstered footstool
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Sprung arm exercise for an inset facing (traditional materials and methods)
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Box Cushion with piping and zip (sample)
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Bolster End with piping (sample)
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Historical and critical studies
We offer these additional exercises to the syllabus at NO extra cost!
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British and Continental springing techniques
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British and Continental stitching techniques
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Surface finishing from a raw frame
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NB. All practice pieces remain property of the school unless the student decides to purchase
Assessed work
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Sprung dining chair - traditional materials and methods
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Frame and fillings included in course fees, covering fabric to be supplied by student
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Upholstered and lined box with decorative detail and deep-buttoned lid - modern materials, with a minimum of three diamonds
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Frame fillings and covering fabric to be supplied by student
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Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress
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A Written Research Project to be completed in students own time
All elements of the course (assessed, non assessed and written work) must be completed in order to receive verification.