FORM & FUNCTION ACADEMY
Mastering Furniture Upholstering
The Full Journey
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
