Upholstery Course – Sydney Course

A practical Upholstery course in Sydney, Carlingford, where you will learn the art of upholstery, and how to restore and renew your furniture.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across North and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Carlingford, Chatswood, Mt Druitt, Richmond and many more. Enrol today or enquire now!

Course Outline

• Fabric selection
• Upholstery mechanics
• Existing frameworks
• Furniture restoration
• Creating slipcovers
• Demonstrations of upholstery techniques

Course Outcome

• Students will gain the confidence, skills and knowledge in upholstery techniques – so that they are able to complete any small projects at home.

Important Information

• This course is for small jobs such as stools, chairs, not large jobs like lounge suites. Please do not bring large items.
• Bring your old chairs or stools, modern or antique.
• Additional costs may be incurred for purchase of materials etc. - as arranged by tutor. Any extra costs are paid direct to tutor.
• There are no facilities at the school to store items.

What to Bring

• Small hammer
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Screw driver (plain and Phillips)
• Staple gun (please discuss with tutor at class prior to purchasing staple gun — to make sure you purchase the correct one for your particular needs)
• Blanket and sheet to cover table
• Small piece of furniture to work on (easy to carry)

Delivery Mode

• Class is held in a large room, using flat tables
• Class is a mixture of practical work and demonstration