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Introduction to Upholstery Beginners 2
Introduction to Upholstery Beginners 2
Course Overview
Course Code
P00416
Start Date
30/04/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
09:30 am
End time
12:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level Other
This non-accredited course runs from St Margaret's Campus, each Thursday, 9:30 - 12:00 for 9 weeks, starting on Thursday 30 April and finishing on 2 July 2026.
This course builds upon your existing knowledge, equipping you with additional techniques to tackle upholstery projects.
You may be required to bring some of your own materials to each session.
You will also need to have a stool, dining chair, or an armless small chair to upholster.
During this course, you will learn:
- Understand health and safety, safe working practice regulations
- Safely disassemble furniture
- Remove old fabric and padding
- Install new webbing and foam
- Measure, cut and secure fabric
- Use techniques to create finishing trims.
Each week will develop these skills and guided by your tutor you will apply these to your chosen piece of furniture.
This course is designed as an introduction to upholstery skills and is suitable for those that have not completed an upholstery course before.
You will need to be able to participate in hands-on, physical work using tools and materials that require a reasonable level of physical strength and mobility.
You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.
The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit
- JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)
There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,750.
You can only complete this course once.
On completion of this course, you may progress onto our Upholstery Improvers 1 course or one of the other Adult Engagement and Progression courses.
Your tutor will advise and discuss the various progression routes available to you. You can also access the College Careers Team to support your progression.
Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course's entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00416
Start Date
30/04/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
09:30 am
End time
12:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level Other