Welcome

Award winning Interior Design & Soft Furnishing specialists, established in 2001, providing a personalised, expert and reliable service.

Bury Farm Academy offers professional accredited face to face and online training courses in curtain making, Roman blinds, soft furnishings and interior design. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to set up a business.

We are located at Bury Farm with an interior design showroom and curtain making workrooms, where all soft furnishings are made in-house to a high standard. It’s a delightful peaceful farm setting in Hertfordshire on the outskirts of London; a creative and welcoming environment where students and clients alike can relax and feel at home.

Kent women in business
Kent women in business

Winner of Kent Women in Business Awards 2019 ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’.

Kent women in business

Bury Farm Academy is internationally renowned for providing professional accredited courses in curtain making, Roman blinds, soft furnishings and interior design, and have trained hundreds of people from all over the UK and the World. A high percentage of the students have gone on to set up their own business following training at the Academy.

Accredited by AIM Awards which is an approved British Awarding Body, regulated by Ofqual. We are registered with UKRLP as a Learning Provider and also an approved member of other reputable organisations, including the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers. 

See what students have been up to since training at Bury Farm Academy:

Student Success Stories’

“Victoria, I can’t thank you enough for these past few weeks, your teaching has been invaluable! You’ve inspired me greatly and I now feel confident with my skills.”

Molly, Wiltshire

Awarded
‘Diploma in Professional Curtain Making
& Soft Furnishings

“Traditional curtain making is one of those crafts that is handed down from mother to daughter. Being taught by Victoria feels like being handed down generations of family secrets, techniques and experience – what an absolute privilege.”

Alison, Essex

Meet The Tutors

Our highly qualified tutors have many years professional experience and are here to support and guide you through your learning experience, ensuring you feel comfortable, inspired and confident, whether you wish to start your own business or design and make window dressings for your home.

Student Success Stories

See what some of our students have been up to since training at Bury Farm Academy