FORM & FUNCTION ACADEMY
Mastering Furniture Upholstering
The Full Journey
Master the 'how'
and know the 'why'
—and upholster with
confidence,
precision,
and purpose.
Limited time offer........
What You’ll Learn in This Online Selfpaced Course:
We start at the foundation—understanding the structure of frames and how to assess and prepare them for upholstery work. From there, you'll explore the essential building blocks of upholstery, including:
- Understand furniture anatomy and how upholstery supports structure.
- Learn to choose and work with springs, webbing, and foundational materials.
- Master foam selection, shaping, and layering techniques.
- Gain confidence in cutting, sewing, and fitting upholstery fabrics.
- Explore classic and modern edge finishes like piping and decorative tacks.
- Learn to upholster with precision for both comfort and durability.
- Get hands-on with tools, from staple guns to tack hammers.
- Build the skills to upholster chairs, benches, and custom pieces from start to finish.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only know how to upholster furniture—you’ll understand the "why" behind each layer, material, and method. That’s the key to true craftsmanship.
With over 30 years of experience in the high-end furniture industry, I’ve spent my career immersed in both manufacturing and design. Upholstery has always been one of my favorite parts of the process—where comfort, craftsmanship, and aesthetics truly come together. In this course, I’m excited to share the techniques, tips, and insights I’ve learned over the decades. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, I hope you’ll find the course both inspiring and practical. Most of all, I hope you enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.
Morten Skipper
This course now includes 6 languages:
English, Danish, German, French, Spanish & Italian
Build Confidence. Create Comfort. Upholster Like a Pro.
Dive into the rich, tactile world of furniture upholstery with this in-depth, professionally structured course. Across 12 comprehensive lessons, you’ll explore over 140 pages of engaging content, including detailed media, clear explanations, and step-by-step instructions designed to equip you with real, applicable skills.Whether you're restoring a vintage treasure or building a new piece from the frame up, each lesson is packed with knowledge—and reinforced through interactive assessments and quizzes to help you retain essential techniques and insights.
We start at the foundation—understanding the structure of frames and how to assess and prepare them for upholstery work.
From there, you'll explore the essential building blocks of upholstery, including:
- Springs and Webbing:
Learn to install and tension traditional and modern support systems. - Foam and Padding:
Choose and layer the right materials for comfort, durability, and shape. - Cushions and Pillow Fills:
Discover core options, stuffing materials, and professional construction methods for a perfect finish. - Fabric and Leather Upholstery:
Understand textile properties, cutting, sewing, and application techniques for various surfaces. - Advanced Skills:
Master techniques like tufting, channeling, and other decorative upholstery styles used in high-end furniture.
This course is designed to empower you with both foundational and advanced techniques, whether you're restoring a beloved piece, producing custom projects, or scaling up for production.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only know how to upholster furniture—you’ll understand the "why" behind each layer, material, and method. That’s the key to true craftsmanship.
But this course doesn’t stop at teaching—it’s also your ongoing workshop companion. Designed to function as a reliable reference guide, you can revisit lessons anytime as you work through your own upholstery projects. Learn. Practice. Build with confidence. Start your journey into the world of professional upholstery today.
Across 12 comprehensive lessons, you’ll explore over 140 pages of engaging content
