Upholstery & Drapery Making

INSTRUCTOR: Federico Brown


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this certification program is to prepare individuals in all aspects of upholstering furniture, including drapery and valance making, frame repair, refinishing of exposed wood, industrial sewing machine operations, and vehicle upholstering, as well as applied communications, shop management, and job seeking skills.

Under the supervision of the instructor, the student performs procedures for installation of drapery rods, repairing, arranging, and securing springs, webbing, and padding; measuring, cutting, and sewing fabrics; filling, tufting, channeling, and buttoning cushions.

In the vehicle upholstery course, instruction includes installing auto headliners, fitting truck tonneau covers, upholstering seats, door panels, arm rests, and other advanced vehicle jobs.

This program emphasizes safe and efficient work practices and included business record keeping for the entrepreneur. The content is organized into competency-based courses with specific occupational competencies the student must successfully achieve.

We also provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation. (Adult Evening Program)
 

Building Trades, Business Education, Mechanical Trades,  Health/Consumer Resources, Hospitality/Textile, Student Services