student uses pliers to pull staples and cloth backing off a chair frame

Contact

Mary Stanley
Administrative Assistant
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-105
919-536-7200, ext. 8010
stanleym@durhamtech.edu

Upholstery (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Decorating your home can be a fun experience. However, as things age, things rip and break. Classes at Durham Tech teach you how to upholster and repair furniture yourself, so you can fix certain problems at your own convenience.
Register

Courses starting on July 1 or later will be open for registration on July 1. Students planning to register for courses with prerequisites should contact the program director to learn how to submit them ahead of time.

UPH-3110A Beginning Upholstery I

This course covers the basics of furniture upholstery and is for those with basic sewing skills. Students learn about fabrics and how to cover chairs, cushions, footstools, and small sofas. Cost of materials is not included in course fees and will depend on the chosen project.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 136.25

Credit Hours:

Contact Hours:

36
Section
Number		 Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91167
4/19 - 6/7
 OCC
OCC
115
F 9:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM
Classroom
91168
4/20 - 6/8
 OCC
OCC
115
S 9:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM
Classroom
93634
6/21 - 8/16
 OCC
OCC
115
F 9:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM
Classroom
93635
6/22 - 8/17
 OCC
OCC
115
S 9:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM
Classroom

UPH-3110B Advanced Upholstery II

This course builds on the skills learned in the Beginning Upholstery I class and requires a basic knowledge of sewing and upholstery techniques. Students will learn more advanced ways to cover chairs, cushion, footstools, and small sofas. Cost of materials is not included in course fees and will depend on the chosen project.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

144.00
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
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