What you'll learn
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.
The venue details will be provided upon enrolment; please ensure you select your preferred location when enrolling.
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
Course testimonials
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Jenny said: Refining some skills that I already had. Learning new techniques. Leif was an excellent tutor, very helpful and friendly
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Adrienne said: It was advertised as a "beginner" course and I really appreciate that the tutor assumed no knowledge of tools or techniques and patiently took us through each step.
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Jacqueline said: This was a fantastic course with Leif. We had a project to reupholster dining chairs. Having a choice of antique chairs and fabrics to select from and he guided us through from beginning to end. This session gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle those larger projects at home as you learn the fundamentals.
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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.
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