AMUSF STAGE 2 //

Intermediate Craft Certificate

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Stage 2 of the syllabus consists of the following elements:

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Non assessed work  (Frames and fillings included in course fees)

• T-Shaped Cushion with piping and zips 

• Tailoring, including the fitting of caps and collars 

• Independent sprung edge for a cushion seat 

• Historical and critical studies

 

We offer these additional exercises to the syllabus at NO extra cost! 

• British and Continental springing techniques

• Modern dining chair techniques practice 

• Foam engineering to create a traditional profile

• Modern springing techniques

• British and Continental stitching techniques

• Traditional medallion back   

 NB. All practice pieces remain property of the school unless the student decides to purchase

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Assessed work                                           

• Armless chair with traditionally upholstered seat and back.

• Frame and fillings included in course fees, covering fabric to be supplied by student. 

• Post 1950s Wingchair ( preferably a Parker Knoll 720) upholstered using modern materials & methods

• Frame, fillings and covering fabric to be supplied by student.

• Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress. 

• Written Research Project: Fabric Characteristics, Identification & Appropriate Usage to be completed in students own time.

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All elements of the course (assessed, non assessed and written work) must be completed in order to receive verification.