Here the answers to every question you asked about upholstery class.
What about the fabric ?
| Beginner friendly | Medium difficulty | Expert friendly |
| • Woolen fabric (included mohair velvet) • Jacquard • Synthetic velvet | • Cotton velvet • Heavy Linen | • Sateen • Silk velvet |
What about the finishes ?
Trimmings like double welting and braid are the easiest way to finish a seat for a beginner. You will need 6.5 meters for the Medallion chair.
Nails are a beautiful option too but will need a little more time. If you want to go for headed nails as a finish you better take a whole box (500 nails), don’t worry if you can’t find them, I have many of them in stock.
How to come in Annecy?
You have a 3 hours train from Paris to Annecy but if you take a flight the easiest way is to go for Geneva (Switzerland) wich is 40 min drive away from Annecy !
What about transport and Car Park ?
Biking is the easiest way to move around Annecy Lake. This is a tiny city with no Uber and very few taxis avalaible in summer. But don’t worry you will easily find a bicycle rental service asking Isabelle at Le Clos du Lac with your accomodation
You may also want to rent a car but you should know that Annecy is quite saturated in Summer times. The workshop has a single parking space in front of the workshop and others just across the street. This parking area is free until may to September in summer time the it would cost you 40€/day to park here ! (That why we love bikes so much here !!)
When start the class ?
The class start at 9.30 am but we are open 30 minutes before the class starts so that everyone has time to settle and eat some croissants (from Tuesday to Saturday!!) with our traditional morning coffee.
What about Lunch Time ?
- The meal break (1hour) can be taken on site (microwave available)
- There is a convenience store nearby if needed (U-tile).
- Possibility of picnicking by the lake nearby.
What about shipping back the chair ?
Shipping is not include in the price but we can help you with that if you can bring the chair back by your own.
- It’s easier to bring back the kid size chairs.
- Postal service ( around 200 € to ship in USA) is a a good option for the kid size chairs (200€ for the USA depending on the destination and insurance)
- Transporteeur like DHL for the adult size chair (around 500€ with DHL for the USA).
Can I pre-order the shipping?
Yes you can ! The transporter should pick it up at the workshop the next TUESDAY after the class 58 route d’Annecy 74290 Veyrier du Lac.
For a Louis Chair: Choose 20 kg with the maximum size : Height 90 cm, width 60 cm and length 60 cm
For the kid size chairs: Choose 14 kg for the kid size chairs Height 80 cm, width 50 cm and length 50 cm.
You won’t have an invoice for the chair but for the course because this is what I’m selling ! So you have to estimate yourself the value of this chair for insurance if you want to take one.
What about packing ?
We will let at your disposal for free:
- Cardboard boxes
- Bubble wrap
- Duct tape
BUT ALSO in options:
We can create a bespoke inside structure to protect the package / the chair while shipping with an extra cost (40€ TTC).
You want us to pack your chair for you ? It’s also possible (70€ TTC)
What about accomodation ?
Once you’ve booked your course Isabelle from le Clos du Lac will contact you by mail or WhatsApp . Don’t try to book online, booking will be closed so no one but upholstery students can book on this specific period. You are free to choose any accommodation if you prefer but Le Clos du Lac is just the perfect place to stay all together after the class.
How far it is from the workshop ?
Le clos du Lac is about 2 km from the shop: 7 min biking – 15 / 20 min walking.