UPHOLSTERY COURSES & WORKSHOPS (BY STATE)

Learn Upholstery – Courses & Workshops Around Australia

If you're passionate about upholstery and want to learn more, you're in the right place. Across Australia, a wide range of upholstery and trimming courses are available — from short workshops for beginners to extended training for aspiring professionals.

To make your search easier, we’ve compiled a list of upholstery classes and furniture restoration courses by state.

Getting hands-on with your own project? Once you've learnt the basics, we’re here to help with everything you need — from foam cut to size to upholstery tools and fabrics and vinyls. We supply DIY enthusiasts and trade professionals alike, with fast delivery from our Sydney warehouse to anywhere in Australia.

Have you completed a course listed here? We’d love to hear your feedback. Or, if you know of a great local workshop we’ve missed, let us know — we’re always updating the list to support the growing community of DIY upholsterers.

NSW

TAFE South Western Sydney Institute - Lidcombe College (Sydney)

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: 137 974

TAFE Sydney Institute - Ultimo Campus (Sydney)

Certificate II & III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

Phone: 1300 360 601

Macquarie Community College @ Carlingford High School (Sydney)

Basic Upholstery (8 week short course)

Phone: (02) 8845 8888

Nepean Community College @ Penrith High School & Springwood High School (Penrith)

Basic Upholstery (8 week short course)

Phone: (02) 4721 5368

Sydney Community College - Rozelle Campus (Sydney)

Making Soft Furnishings (8 week short course)

Phone: (02) 8752 7555

Intoo Pty Ltd - Upholstery Workshop (Banksmeadow, Sydney)

1 & 2 Day Short Courses available

Phone: (02) 9700 0117

Home Industry @ EJ Ward Community Centre (Paddington, Sydney)

Multiple Short Courses available

Phone: (02) 9818 4529

Chair Repair School (Multiple Locations)

2 Day Short Courses available

Phone: 0402 289 181

ACT

Canberra Institute of Technology - CIT @ Dickson College (Dickson, Canberra)

Basic Upholstery (7 week short course)

Phone: (02) 6207 4441

VIC

Bendigo TAFE (Bendigo)

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: 1300 554 248

Holmesglen Institute - Chadstone Campus (Melbourne)

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: (03) 9564 1555

Box Hill Institute of TAFE - Elgar Campus (Melbourne)

Certificate I in Furnishing

Phone: 1300 269 445

Kangan Institute - Broadmeadows Campus (Melbourne)

Certificate II in Furniture Making (14 week short course)

Phone: (03) 9279 2589

South Kingsville Community Centre (Melbourne)

Basic Upholstery (8 week short course)

Phone: (03) 9399 3000

QLD

TAFE Queensland SkillsTech (By Distance)

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: 1800 654 447

Ministry of Handmade (Bridgeman Downs)

Upholstery & Sewing Short Courses

Phone: 0414 467 405

USQ McGregor Schools - Toowoomba Campus

Phone: (07) 4631 2755

Tom Quinn Centre, Booth College - Bundaberg Campus (Wide Bay)

Phone: (07) 4153 3557

WA

Central Regional TAFE - Northam and Moora Campus

52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction

Phone: 1800 672 700

Great Southern Institute of Technology, TAFE - Albany Campus

Certificate I in Furnishing

Phone: 1800 675 781

Polytechnic West, TAFE - Balga Campus (Perth)

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: (08) 9267 7777

Mundaring Sharing - Learning Centre

Phone: (08) 9295 1688

SA

Tonsley TAFE (Clovelly Park)

(9 week short course)

Phone: (08) 8207 2860

Marleston & Noarlunga Institute of TAFE

Certificate I in Furnishing

Phone: 1800 882 661

TAS

Tasmanian Skills Institute of TAFE - Alanvale Campus

Certificate III in Upholstery

Phone: 1300 362 175

LINC Tasmania

Phone: (03) 6165 5600

Where can I learn upholstery in Australia?

You can find upholstery and trimming courses across Australia, including short workshops and longer vocational programs. Home Upholsterer has compiled a state-by-state list of courses to help you get started.

Do I need tools and materials for upholstery courses?

Most upholstery courses provide basic tools, but you'll often need your own materials for home projects. Home Upholsterer offers foam cut to size, upholstery tools, and fabrics delivered Australia-wide.

Where can I buy upholstery supplies for DIY projects?

You can shop online at Home Upholsterer for custom cut foam, upholstery tools, fabrics, vinyls, adhesives, and more — with fast shipping from our Sydney warehouse to anywhere in Australia.