Soft furnishing / Rio Cobre Juvenile Centre

Soft Furnishing & Interior Design Course (For Teen Boys)

🎯 Course Goals

  • Teach boys how to design, decorate, and personalize their own living spaces.

  • Build practical skills in sewing, measuring, and DIY furnishing.

  • Encourage creativity, responsibility, and pride in their environment.

📚 Course Modules

1. Introduction to Soft Furnishings

  • What are soft furnishings?

  • Why they matter for comfort, style, and even mood.

  • Examples: cushions, rugs, curtains, bedding.

  • Real-life relevance: making your bedroom or gaming space look cool and feel comfy.

2. Elements of Interior Design

  • Color psychology: choosing colors that feel energetic, calm, or bold.

  • Textures & fabrics: leather vs. cotton, smooth vs. rough.

  • Patterns: stripes, geometrics, camo, sports/team themes.

  • Lighting: how lamps, LEDs, and natural light affect a space.

Activity: Mood board creation (using magazines, Canva, or Pinterest).

3. Practical Skills in Soft Furnishings

  • Basic sewing skills: threading a needle, hand-stitching, using a sewing machine.

  • Measuring & cutting: accuracy in DIY projects.

  • Simple projects:

    • Cushion cover (sports, music, or game-inspired fabric)

    • Beanbag or floor pillow

    • Simple blackout curtain for better sleep or gaming

    • Upcycling: turning an old T-shirt into a pillowcase.

4. Personal Space Makeover

  • Organizing your room: layout, furniture placement.

  • Choosing the right soft furnishings for:

    • A bedroom (comfort + personality)

    • A gaming/study corner (focus + fun)

    • A chill spot (beanbags, throws, rugs).

Activity: Redesign their own bedroom plan on paper or digitally.

5. Entrepreneurship in Soft Furnishings (Optional)

  • How DIY skills can turn into a small business (selling cushions, beanbags, or custom bedding).

  • Pricing, marketing, and simple branding (sports-themed, gamer-themed, music-inspired products).

🎨 Teaching Methods

  • Hands-on projects (make + take).

  • Visual learning (mood boards, room layouts).

  • Discussions on personal interests (sports, gaming, music) → design themes.

  • Guest demos (upholsterer, interior designer, or tailor).

🏆 Final Project

Each student designs and makes one soft furnishing item (e.g., cushion or beanbag) and presents how it fits into their personal room design.

Skill Level: Beginner