Furniture Upholstery Certificate
This three-quarter program builds on the skills learned in the Upholstery Fundamentals Certificate and provides students with lessons and project-based learning specific to the furniture upholstery industry. Students will learn how to remove and re-upholster specific furniture pieces such as Louis chairs, wing back chairs, and sofas. Additionally, students will learn specific techniques used in furniture upholstery such as diamond tufting, tying springs, and design and construction of a headboard.
Program Length
This program is approximately three quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactory complete all graduation requirements. Must have required tools and textbooks.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters.
Program Outcomes
• Differentiate the various types of chairs to utilize the correct upholstery techniques.
• Remove old upholstery safely, without damaging the furniture.
• Calculate all materials needed to complete an upholstered piece.
• Evaluate which types of foams and fabric are best for the given project.
• Create a usable, fashionable piece of furniture.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of Upholstery Fundamentals Certificate or instructor’s permission.
Program Course List
| UPH 145 | The Art of Tying Springs | 3 |
| UPH 150 | Upholstering a Louis-Type Chair I | 4 |
| UPH 155 | Upholstering a Louis-Type Chair II | 4 |
| UPH 160 | Upholstering a Wingback Chair I | 4 |
| UPH 165 | Upholstering a Wingback Chair II | 4 |
| UPH 170 | Upholstering a Sofa I | 4 |
| UPH 175 | Upholstering a Sofa II | 4 |
| UPH 180 | Diamond Tufting | 4 |
| UPH 183 | Pillow Backs | 4 |
| UPH 189 | Design and Construction of a Headboard | 4 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |