Folkingham Creative Arts is breathing new life into the old school house in the heart of Folkingham.
Our Vision
A place where creatives and enthusiastic amateurs can learn new practical skills in a school humming with inspiration.
Courses are run in upholstery and furniture restoration, there are also courses across a diverse range of creative skills such as felting, beginners art, etching and printmaking to name a few.
Whether you would like to learn to reupholster a drop in seat, make a footstool or headboard or maybe work on a bigger project - FCA will have a variety of courses to guide and teach you in the traditional skills of upholstery and furniture restoration.
Our Founders
Hannah Weston Smith
Beginning her career as a secondary school Design and Technology teacher, Hannah (above right) went on to complete her Masters in Furniture Conservation, Restoration and Decorative Arts. Alongside running her business Hannah & Nails Upholstery from her workshop in Folkingham for the last ten years, Hannah chairs the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers and you may also have seen her on BBC’s The Repair Shop.
Viki Barnes
Viki Barnes (above left) is an Apprentice member of The Guild of Traditional Upholsterers and has been working with Hannah for over 4 years. Having a degree in History of Art and Design, she went on to work for the National Farmers Union and as a farm bookkeeper. Whilst running the administrative side of the school Viki will be looking to take her upholstery qualifications and set up art courses with other creative Tutors.
Get Involved
For the latest news, to register for upcoming courses, or if you’re interested in teaching a course at FCA then please register your interest:
Useful LInks
We are fortunate to have a great selection of both bed and breakfast and self catering options in and around the village - please see details below.
Bed & Breakfast
The Barn, Spring Lane, Folkingham, NG34 OSJ - walking distance
The Barn >
The White House Bed & Breakfast
25 Market Place, Folkingham, NG34 OSE - walking distance
The White House Bed & Breakfast >
The Plough Inn, Horbling - 3 miles Plough Inn Horbling | Sleaford | Facebook
Camping
Low Farm Park, Spring Lane, Folkingham - walking distance Low Farm Park>
Self Catering
The Writer’s Studio, Market Square, Folkingham - walking distance
The Writer's Studio >
The House of Correction, Billingborough Road, Folkingham - walking distance
House of Correction - The Landmark Trust >
Madison’s Barn, Newton - 3 miles
Madison's Barn >
The Old Stables, Folkingham - walking distance The Old Stables>
Find Us
Folkingham Creative Arts
The Old School
7 Market Place
Folkingham
Sleaford NG34 0SE
The Old School building is
easy to find with ample
parking and easy access.