Join this fun and hands-on introduction to upholstery and learn how to bring your furniture back to life! Perfect for those with little or no woodworking experience, this 3-hour workshop shows you how to use basic upholstery tools and techniques to transform a simple item.
With expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence in tackling small upholstery projects at home. Your project for the day will be a functional and stylish milk crate topper that you’ll take home.
Course Outline
- Workshop safety protocols and housekeeping
- Introduction to basic upholstery tools and techniques
- Creating a milk crate topper: cutting foam, applying dacron/fabric, and securing the base
Additional Information
- Close-toed shoes required
- Avoid wearing jewellery and your best clothing
- Long hair must be tied back
Schedule & Venue
- 3-hour workshop held at Sydney Community College campuses in either Redfern or Summer Hill
- Upon enrolment, your preferred location details will be provided
- Next session starts: 13th December 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Summer Hill, 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
Further Learning
- Consider enrolling in the Furniture Repair & Restoration workshop after this course
You will learn
- Use basic upholstery tools and techniques
- Measure, cut and apply foam and fabric
- Understand workshop safety and material reuse
You will get
- Hands-on experience creating a milk crate topper
- Expert guidance from experienced tutors
- Confidence to complete small upholstery projects
Appropriate for
Beginners or anyone with little to no experience in woodworking or upholstery
What to bring
- Close-toed shoes
- Safety equipment like dust masks (if available)
- Hair tied back and no jewellery
What to wear
Casual (no jewellery, tie back long hair, closed-in shoes)
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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