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Industrial Furniture Upholstery & Assembly

The Industrial 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. This class is designed to create furniture industry professionals.  

WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE! CONTACT 336-334-4822 X64030 OR COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP FORM BELOW IN DROP DOWN MENU.

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: UPH-3102-982 Name: Industrial Furniture Upholstery & Assembly Dates: 3/31/26-7/9/26 Days: T/TH Hours: 6-9 p.m. Campus: High Point Room: Upholstery Center- H6: 1111 S. Main St. High-Point, NC 27260 Register: Register Now

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 [email protected]. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take this course?

Anyone seeking to learn Industrial and commercial furniture upholstery in an professional environment.  Especially those seeking employment as a production upholster in the furniture industry. This class is designed to create furniture industry professionals. 

Program information

Location: GTCC Upholstery Training Building at 1111 S. Main St., High Point, NC

Duration: 30 classes at 3 hours per class, totaling 90 hours over 15 weeks.

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.  Program starts March 31st, 2026 and concludes on July 9th, 2026.  

Materials: Most materials and supplies are provided in cost of registration.

Instructor: Ronnie Sanders

Scholarship information

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.

WORKFORCE training SCHOLARSHIPS

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Fall 2025 Program

Course	Name	Dates	Days	Hours	Campus	Room	Register
UPH-3102-945	Furniture Upholstery & Assembly	8/12/2025-2/3/2026	M-T	6-9 p.m.	High Point	Room 101	Register Now

Please contact (336) 334-4822 Ext. 57003 if you should have any additional questions.

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