Course Overview
Unlock the art of upholstery and breathe new life into your furniture with our hands-on Upholstery Course.
This practical course guides you through the intricate process of upholstery, teaching you valuable skills for restoring and renewing various furniture pieces. Explore topics such as fabric selection, upholstery mechanics, existing frameworks, furniture restoration, and creating slipcovers.
Benefit from an experienced tutor to learn essential upholstery techniques, giving you the expertise to transform and enhance your furniture with a touch of craftsmanship.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
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.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This level accommodates for all levels, from the complete beginner with now prior knowledge to those experienced in upholstery who would develop their skills in a like minded environment.
What you need to provide
- 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)
Other 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 the tutor. Any extra costs are paid directly to the tutor.
- There are no facilities at the school to store items.