Upholstery


Learn to restore your upholstered furniture, starting with small projects such as a dining chair. You will learn the basic techniques that will give you the confidence to progress to larger pieces.
(Additional costs for materials).

Target Audience:

This course is for those wanting to learn how to restore their upholstered furniture.

Please contact the College upon enrolment if you will require any accommodations or feel there is anything our staff should be aware of to ensure that you enjoy your learning experience.

Things to bring along:

  • Notebook
  • Pen
  • Small piece of furniture (chair etc.)
  • Tack hammer or small hammer
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Staple remover
  • Scissors
  • Side cutters
  • Pliers

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the basics of upholstery
  • Tools use and application
  • Restoration and repair

Learning Methods:

This is a face-to-face class running for 8 weeks with class one day a week.

This class is unavailable in Term 2. Please check back in June for Term 3 dates.

 

Program Benefits:

  • Learn to repair and reupholster items.

Content:

  • Introduction and project scopes
  • Removing old fabric
  • Choosing fabrics and finishes
  • Techniques for upholstery projects
  • Tools and their uses
  • Finishing techniques

Upcoming Workshops

There are currently no openings available for this course.
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