Furniture Upholstery & Assembly
The Furniture Upholstery & Assembly class is for those seeking employment as a production upholster in the furniture industry. The class covers the basic skills and fundamentals of upholstered furniture construction, including seat construction, inside upholstery, and outside upholstery.
Topics include safety, terminology, proper use of tools, furniture quality, problem-solving, and maintenance. Introduction of advanced skills will include complex fabrics and stripes, application of skirts and decorative trims, and channeling and tufting.
Available Courses
| Course | Name | Dates | Days | Hours | Campus | Room | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Furniture Upholstery & Assembly | 8/12/2025-2/3/2026 | M-T | 6-9 p.m. | High Point | Room 101 | Coming soon |
Is English your second language?
We have free English classes to help you be successful in this course. Visit our ESOL Career Pathways web page. For more information, email adulted@gtcc.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone seeking to learn furniture upholstery in an industrial environment, especially those seeking employment as a production upholster in the furniture industry.
Location: GTCC Upholstery Training Building at 1111 S. Main St., High Point, NC
Duration: 45 classes at 3 hours per class, totaling 135 hours over 24 weeks.
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Program starts Aug. 12, 2025 and concludes on Feb. 3, 2026. Standard holidays are observed, including two-week holiday from Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026.
Materials: Most materials and supplies are provided in cost of registration.
You may be eligible for scholarships when taking this training program. Each scholarship has time sensitive application deadline. Click on the link below to learn if you might meet the requirements for one of these scholarships.
- SECU (State Employees' Credit Union) Continuing Education Scholarship
- Golden Leaf Scholarship Application
- Corporate and Continuing Education Scholarship
These scholarships, if awarded to you, will cover tuition first and then may cover other course related expenses. Once your application is received, you will be notified by email if it is granted and the amount provided.
Registration is not open at this time. Please contact (336) 334-4822 Ext. 57003 to have your name and contact information put onto a waitlist.