Padgham Upholstery provide excellence in domestic and commercial Upholstery Services offering a wide range of quality upholstery fabrics.
We also have an extensive range of Upholstery Tools, Supplies, Fabrics and Hardware for the DIY Home Upholsterer and offer free ongoing advice.

OUR TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERY COURSES
Class members will be instructed in the correct use of tools, working with fabrics and the techniques of upholstery. You will be required to provide a small piece of furniture preferably with coil springs eg small armchair, bedroom chair, bridge chair etc. Please bring the furniture in its original condition.
Your teacher could be either of our fully qualified upholsterers who conduct classes.
Adrian Padgham has over 40 years extensive upholstery experience and has many years experience in training apprentices. Adrian's persistance and patience with apprentices was rewarded when he was the trainer of Victoria's top upholstery apprentice three years in a row.
Andrew Turner has been working as an upholsterer since 1983, successfully running his own re-upholstery business for 19 years in the UK before moving to Australia last year. Although experienced in all aspects of upholstery he is particularly passionate about fine fabrics and re-upholstering antique furniture as close to its original glory as possible.
We limit enrolment of our courses to maximum of 8 students and our courses are of either 6,7 or 8 classes (a total of 16 hours - class time varies)
Cost -$350 for 2012 classes
You will need to bring to each session:
- A pair of scissors
- Pliers
- Hammer
- Tack or Staple Remover or chisel or old screwdriver
- AND your CHAIR!
Please note: You can buy upholstery tools at our shop .If you are enrolled in a class you are entitled to 15% off tools prior to and during the duration of your upholstery course.

Please note: Sewing machines are not available for use and any sewing of fabric will need to be undertaken privately or by pre-arrangement with Padgham Upholstery. This service is not included in class fees.
 

UPHOLSTERY COURSES
Classes are held at factory / showroom where we have our own classroom facilites at 19/477 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin East (opposite Bunnings)

We offer day and evening classes on a variety of days.
Please note : Online purchases of class places are not guaranteed until confirmed by email or phone. Places were available as of 5pm at the end of the business day.
Book your course now to avoid disappointment.
TO ENROL IN CLASS GO TO OUR ONLINE STORE VIA THIS LINK
BOOK HERE
 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO COURSES
WHO CAN ENROL?

Everyone aged 16 and over can enrol. There are no prerequisites.
WHEN TO ENROL

Early enrolment is advisable to avoid disappointment. Enrolments close when classes are filled. Courses with low enrolments may be deferred or cancelled.


CONFIRMATION

All enrolments are successful upon receipt of enrolment form and payment. Online purchases of class places are not guaranteed until confirmed by email or phone. Places were available as of 5pm at the end of the business day.


PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

There are no classes on public holidays.

REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
A full refund will be given if we cancel your course.

Written applications for refunds or transfers will be accepted up to 14 days prior to day of course commencement.
A standard handling fee of $30.00 will apply. If you cancel after this time, the full amount will be forfeit if you place cannot be filled.

No refunds or transfers will apply once a course has commenced
.Credits due to class transfers must be used by the following 2 terms.
Persons participating in classes do so at their own risk and Padgham Upholstery is not responsible for participant's personal injury.