Upholstery for Beginners

About this course

The course introduces fundamental upholstery techniques in a practical workshop setting. Demonstrations cover hand tools, health and safety procedures and basic upholstery, with time for individual project work, group activities and question-and-answer sessions. Learners receive feedback on their project work and progress through an Individual Learning Plan and Learning Journal. The initial project involves upholstering a drop-in seat or similar item, with the course providing a foundation for further upholstery study.

What you'll learn

• Upholster a drop-in seat or similar item
• Identify four tools and five materials used in upholstery
• Apply health and safety procedures in an upholstery workshop
• Record project progress using written notes, photographs and diagrams

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and explicitly requires no previous upholstery experience. Participation combines individual project work with group activities, demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions. Learners are expected to maintain a learning journal and undertake some preparation outside class.

• Suitable for learners with little or no previous upholstery experience
• Includes both individual work and group activities
• Requires some study and preparation outside class

Before you go

• Participants must bring their own piece of furniture to work on.
• Participants pay for the materials used and should provide their own top fabric and trimmings.
• Some tools are provided for use in class.
• Bring a notepad, pen and camera.
• Stout shoes are requested.
• Workshop learning journals should be kept up to date with notes, photographs and diagrams.
• Visits to furniture or fabric retailers form part of the expected additional study.
• Items brought onto the premises or worked on in class are the owner's responsibility and risk.
• Support is available for literacy, numeracy, English for speakers of other languages, learning difficulties and disabilities.