As an upholsterer, you’ll create new furniture like sofas, armchairs, ottomans, and dining chairs—and you’ll also learn how to restore worn or damaged pieces. This craft combines your knowledge of fabrics, leathers, and materials with an artistic eye and hands-on technical skill. If you enjoy working with your hands and paying attention to detail, upholstery could be a perfect fit.
Introduction to Upholstery gives you the foundational skills to start a career as an entry-level upholsterer. You’ll learn core techniques in upholstery manufacturing, tool use, and safety. Alongside hands-on training, you’ll build essential workplace skills like communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professionalism—preparing you for success on the job.
Furniture Technology Institute
Where Craft Meets Comfort: Master Upholstery & Industrial Sewing for a Skilled Future!
Cost
(Scholarships are available.)
Registration fee: $187
Mission Statement
The mission of Vocational and Technical Services is to offer quality, accessible career and workforce development classes that are short-term in nature, and to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment, development and advancement in the workforce.