Basic Upholstery Short Course
Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more with our Woodwork courses in Sydney.
Got a tired chair or stool that needs new life? Join this fun and hands-on introduction to upholstery and learn how to bring furniture back to life—starting with a simple, practical project you can take home.
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn the foundational skills, tools, and materials used in upholstery while creating your own milk crate topper. With expert guidance, you'll walk away with the confidence to tackle small projects at home.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this introduction to upholstery course, you should be able to:
- Recall knowledge of general workshop safety
- Understand how to select appropriate fabrics for your project
- Measure and cut foam
- Understand what kind of timber to use for creating a base for your project
- Recall knowledge of basic upholstery principles and tools
- Take home a milk crate topper
After finishing this course, you might like to enrol in our Furniture Repair & Restoration workshop
Course content
What will be covered in this Basic Upholstery Short Course?
Getting started
- Workshop safety protocols and housekeeping procedures
- Introduction to the project: milk crate topper
- Benefits of repairing and reusing materials
Tools & techniques
- Introduction to basic upholstery tools
- Attaching foam to a plywood base
- Applying dacron and fabric
- Securing the base fabric (plug)
Expect a mix of theory and hands-on practice. Mistakes are part of the learning—your facilitator is there to support and guide you throughout the process.
Intended audience
Who is this introduction to upholstery course for?
This course is designed for those with little to no knowledge or experience in woodworking.
Course venue
This course is offered at Redfern and Summer Hill Campuses.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Close-toed shoes
- Dust masks or safety equipment if you have any
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Please don't wear your best clothing
- If you have long hair, please tie it back
- Wear closed-in shoes, no heels, please
- Please do not wear jewellery
<p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>
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...Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Important Note: This course is exempt from the learning membership discount. For further details, please refer to the terms and conditions.
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Course testimonials:
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Michele said: Excellent course in upholstery for beginners. Very clear instructions from tutor and lots of room to work.
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E. said: Completed product in 3 hours.
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Colin said: It gives you a taste of uphostery and knowing that furnitures can be restored. It also makes you appreciate the skills and efforts of upholsterers.