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Upholsterer course
From a stripped armchair to a seat handed back to its owner: read styles, upholster the traditional and modern way, make window treatments, price fairly and run a workshop.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why an upholsterer stays essential in the age of AI
- Every seat is unique: only stripping it reveals its frame and weak points.
- Tensioning a web or stitching a horsehair edge is felt by hand.
- Clients entrust a family heirloom to a person, not to a machine.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You enjoy precise work with your hands.
- You are patient and careful.
- You love fabrics and interior decor.
- You like bringing old objects back to life.
- You can stand at a workbench all day.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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What you'll be able to do
- Recognise styles and materials
- Strip a seat without damage
- Web and stuff the traditional way
- Cover, braid and stud
- Make curtains, blinds and cushions
- Price a quote and set up
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1The job and its paths
- D2Styles, frames and materials
- D3Tools and safety
- D4Stripping a seat
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Webbing and springs
- I2Horsehair, cloths, stitching
- I3Fabric, braid and studs
- I4Curtains, blinds, cushions
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Modern upholstery and standards
- E2Reversibility and period styles
- E3Fabrics, style and care
- E4Quotes, time and margin
- E5Setting up and growing
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The fundamentals of the job
- Reupholstering a traditional seat
- Figures & benchmarks
- The toolkit
- Case study: the Mobilier national
- Upholsterer's glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the upholsterer course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Will AI replace an upholsterer?
Every seat is unique: only stripping it reveals its frame and weak points. Tensioning a web or stitching a horsehair edge is felt by hand. Clients entrust a family heirloom to a person, not to a machine.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.