446 - Victoria Hammond - In This Industry, People Really Do Want to Help Each Other

Victoria Hammond is the founder and owner of Master Soft Furnishers, established in 2001, specializing in soft furnishings and interior design. Her award-winning enterprise is internationally renowned for training over a thousand individuals in the professional making of soft furnishings, many of whom have gone on to establish and successfully run their own businesses.   Passionate about her craft, Victoria combines skills passed down through generations in her family with extensive industry experience. She is dedicated to preserving traditional sewing techniques while inspiring and supporting students at her Academy to achieve their creative and professional goals.   At the Academy, students can choose from a variety of in-person certified courses, ranging from a one-day Roman blinds (shades) workshop to a comprehensive 17-day Diploma in Professional Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings. All courses are delivered in a welcoming and inspiring training environment. Additionally, the Academy offers professionally filmed, user-friendly online certified courses that provide thorough and accessible instruction. The Academy also hosts visiting tutors who teach their own specialities, further enriching the learning experience. You can contact Victoria by email - [email protected].   Links and Resources; Pierre Frey Merrick and Day - The Encyclopedia of Curtains