Introduction to Upholstery Workshop

Be introduced to upholstery and more at this woodworking course in Sydney



6 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 7 to 10
  $399 (Afterpay available)
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This course is designed to give you an introduction to the wonderful craft of upholstery.
Create a stylish cushioned footstool and in doing so learn the fundamentals of upholstery, its tools and materials. The hardwood timber legs have been especially made in house with reclaimed timber from the Among the Trees workshop.
You not only will learn how to source upholstery materials second hand, but by the end of the course you will have the skills and confidence to take on upholstery projects at home.
This course is open to students 13 and older. Among The Trees accepts students under 18 in two groups:
  • Students 13-15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. This parent or guardian must also purchase a place in the course and take part. One parent/guardian is able to attend with multiple students.
  • Students 16-17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present.
You can read our full Child Safe Policy on the booking page.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Introduction to Upholstery Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 5:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 28 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9am-3pm
What you'll get
By the end of this upholstery course, you will have:
  • An appreciation of second-hand materials and where to find them
  • An understanding of the hand tools used in upholstery
  • Knowledge of fundamental upholstery techniques
  • The confidence to take on your own upholstery projects at home
  • A custom-made upholstered ottoman to take home
This course is taught using predominantly second-hand materials. You will be taught to use a variety of upholstery tools and materials including:
  • Staple guns, upholstery tacks and hammers, pliers and webbing stretchers
  • Scissors, knives and needles
  • Jute webbing, upholstery foam and dacron
  • Buttons, decorative studs and gimp
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. This workshop is for people with little to no experience with upholstery looking for an introduction to the craft. The course is run using predominantly hand tools so you need to be aware that there is an element of physicality involved and most of the work is carried out standing up.
We aim to make the courses as inclusive and accessible as possible, people living with a disability should notify ClassBento so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.
What to bring
A selection of fabric will be available to students at the class at a cost of $10 (please bring cash on the day).
Alternatively, students may supply their own fabric as per the following specifications:
  • Be of a medium-weight such as cotton drill, cotton duck, bark cloth or soft furnishing fabric. Heavy-weight commercial upholstery fabric, thick denim or lightweight cotton such as quilting cotton are all unsuitable.
  • You'll need a single piece of fabric 75cm x 60cm (or larger). No hemming on this piece is required.
If bringing your own fabric, Among the Trees encourages students to find second-hand fabric and recommends Reverse Garbage in Marrickville as a good source.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Among The Trees - 27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (800m).

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  • 5/5 from Carolyn Trotter, attended Jul 2026: Ren was a great teacher, so great to learn new skills and walk away with a 2 footstools.
  • 5/5 from Karol Dlouhy, attended Jul 2026: Enjoyed upholstery workshop so much. Ren was a great teacher, highly recommended for all levels.
  • 5/5 from Georgina Eldershaw, attended Jul 2026: Ren was a great teacher, very patient and helpful. Learned some really good basic skills in upholstery. Has inspired me to go home and tackle some other projects.
  • 5/5 from Ally Coutinho, attended Jul 2026: Ren was great! He gave lots of tips and hands on help. I'm confident to do it on my own next time.
  • 5/5 from Linden Dryburgh, attended May 2026: A wonderful day making the stool. A great teacher with Ren. Patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Tanya Baily, attended May 2026: I was interested to get a glimpse of what upholstery was about and gained a broader view than expected. Ren, our teacher, shared his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft, as well as managing an efficiently structured class. We learnt skills and tips as we completed making our stools, guided patiently and with humour. It is a lovely way to spend the day.
  • 5/5 from Jen Bradley, attended May 2026: Fantastic class! Ren was a fabulous teacher, and a lovely group of people. Great way to do something creative and learn new skills.
  • 5/5 from Tulin Sayah, attended Dec 2025: Annette and Ren were such amazing teachers. They guided us through making a stool with such joy. I couldnt image that my upholstered stool could turn out so good. Received many hoorahs on how good it turned out from family
  • 5/5 from Suzanne Tulloch, attended Dec 2025: Both Annette and Ren were very knowledgeable and helpful….. it was a wonderful experience I would recommend to anyone young or elder. It didn’t matter how many questions the group asked… Annette and Ren were very patient and kind. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in learning how to upholster their own furniture. Suzanne xxx
  • 5/5 from Jane Adams, attended Sep 2025: Logically & simply presented, this introductory upholstery course gives a good general overview of the craft. Recommended highly for anyone interested in dipping their toes in the waters of upholstery.
  • 5/5 from Victoria Fagan, attended Sep 2025: Great class, easy to follow steps, lovely people and a great teacher
  • 5/5 from Melinda Lim, attended Jul 2025: It was a fun class, we had a great teacher (Anette), all materials are provided, and I brought home a stool I loved!
  • 5/5 from Penny McAteer, attended Jul 2025: Great class! I learnt so much and would definitely recommend to others.
  • 5/5 from Anne Steer, attended Jul 2025: A great class - Annette was really thorough, provided great instructions and demonstrated each step very clearly, using different students each time. She was patient with those [me!], who didn't understand straight away. Would recommend this class to others.
  • 5/5 from Yuan Lu Nee, attended Jul 2025: A very fun and inspiring class about upcycling. Annette is so patient and helpful. Good pace.
  • 5/5 from Sally Matthews, attended Mar 2025: Fantastic, well run class. Thanks to the team at Amongst the trees. Annette was a wonderful tutor, organised and very helpful. Thanks so much.
  • 5/5 from Megan McEwin, attended Mar 2025: We loved this course! Annette is a great teacher and we learned a lot more than we expected. Being able to make and take home a stool was very satisfying. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to get a good grasp on the fundamentals of upholstery.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Mooney, attended Feb 2025: Great class and terrific to come home with a lovely footstool. Teacher was very informative and helpful. A truly great day!
  • 5/5 from Natasha Childers, attended Feb 2025: What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday! The class was excellent. Annette was very friendly, clear and thorough in her explanations. We learned more than just how to do something but also the why. I feel confident that I could not only make another footstool in the future, but also that i could take something apart like a chair and repair it. Highly recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Rachel Hemans, attended Nov 2024: Fantastic class. Well paced, great teacher, clear instructions, and helpful tips.
  • 5/5 from Anita Tavernese, attended Nov 2024: It was a really great day, I really enjoyed it. Because I tend to take my time and really perfect things, I did feel a little rushed at times, but everyone else kept up at the same pace. So in general - it was probably paced well..Annette was a lovely teacher and was happy to offer help where needed :)
  • 5/5 from Shiro Dash, attended Aug 2024: They are very kind and accommodating. My experience with them has been quite pleasant. Very responsive and great customer service/focus. Loved the wooden crafts too
  • 3/5 from James Anvia, attended Aug 2024: Course good very tiring though fun interesting teacher helped. Nice people. Can be tiri g and need breaks and sitting down
  • 5/5 from Cristy Norton, attended Apr 2024: Very interesting and humourous introduction to the world of upholstery and resource upcycling. Annette was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to about the process and further questions beyond what we did in the class. Assistant teacher Sarah also very good mentor to students. Really appreciate such a succinct introduction to a craft I’ve been wanting to learn for ages. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Sally-Anne Andrews, attended Apr 2024: It was fun, practical, informative and achievable awesome way to start Upholstery thank you Annette and Sarah
  • 5/5 from Stefan Goecke, attended Apr 2024: What a great course. We want to upholster some chairs at home and now we know how. The teacher Annette was phantastic and the venue excellent. We really enjoyed it and will book more of these courses soon. Well done Among the trees.
  • 5/5 from Jane Sharkey, attended Apr 2024: Really sensible and engaging instructor. Well planned and nicely paced. Loved having a stool with gorgeous timber legs, which was a surprise. Very well priced too. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Wade Aulich, attended Sep 2023: The teacher was great. Annette took the time to ensure we understood and executed the steps ourselves. Would highly recommend to anyone who has thought about upholstering but lacked the confidence or know how.
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Among the Trees
Among the Trees

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Among the Trees is an ethical and sustainability based start-up for reclaimed timber located in Marrickville. 
Saving timber from demolitions or other discarded uses and making it available to the public through a retail timber shop and woodworking classes. Accessibility to wood doesn't just mean being wheelchair friendly (which we are), it also means helping customers understand how to use and source reclaimed timber. To make it as easy as possible to work with, we offer custom machining and glueing, so the timber in our store can be squared, resurfaced and cut to specific dimensions. We also help empower individuals to have the confidence to undertake woodworking projects by offering woodworking beginners classes that are taught with simple hand tools. 
 
Lumberyards and wood workshops can be intimidating sometimes, ATT is one of the few places that caters not only to architects, planners, homeowners as well as carpenters and tradespeople but also to customers that have little to no woodworking experience and are embarking on DIY and student projects or trying their hand at repair, renovating or building. 
Our workshop at Among The Trees is set up to be the perfect space to learn about hand tools, reclaimed timber, and woodworking. We’ve been hard at work collecting, restoring and tuning all the tools required to learn woodworking, and a few extra ones as well.
 
All-in-all, everyone that is interested in wood is welcome!
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