Upholstery Training in South Africa
“Transforming Lives Through Practical Skills.”
Master upholstery through hands-on training in Cape Town. Build furniture, restore sofas, and learn how to start your own upholstery business. Small classes. Practical projects.
Build Practical Skills for a Better Future
At DK Upholstery School of Skill in Cape Town, we believe practical skills create opportunities and build confidence.
Learn through hands-on training, real furniture projects and practical industry skills to prepare for employment, self-employment or your own upholstery business.
✅ Hands-On Training
✅ Real Furniture Projects
✅ Practical Industry Skills
✅ Beginner-Friendly Training
Start learning. Build your skills. Create opportunities.
Basics Foundations of Upholstery
Build a strong foundation in upholstery through practical, hands-on training. Learn workshop safety, tools, furniture frames, webbing, foam, padding, fabric preparation, sewing, piping and professional upholstery covering.
Practical Project: Kiddy Chair
Full Upholstery Course
Go from beginner to skilled upholsterer through 6 months of hands-on training, real furniture projects, sewing, advanced upholstery techniques, re-upholstery and business start-up skills.
Complete 3 real furniture projects.
Upholstery Business Startups Course
Learn how to turn your upholstery skills into income. Learn pricing, material and labour costing, quotations, customer service, marketing, project management and how to start and grow an upholstery business.
Hands-On Training
Our comprehensive training programs provide hands-on experience that equips you with the practical skills required for upholstery. Learn from industry professionals and gain confidence in your craft.
UPCOMING COURSES
Our training programs are tailored for real-world application. Choose your course and preferred intake date, then pre-register your interest. Places are confirmed only after payment of the required registration fee.
Learn the essential foundations of upholstery through practical, hands-on training. Learn more…
🎓 Upcoming Basic Upholstery Course Dates
📅 19 September 2026 — 14:30–17:30 | PRE-REGISTER
📅 24 October 2026 — 14:30–17:30 | PRE-REGISTER
📅 28 November 2027 — 14:30–17:30 | PRE-REGISTER
📅 January 2027 — 14:30–17:30 | PRE-REGISTER
Go from beginner to skilled upholsterer through structured, hands-on training and real furniture projects. Learn more…
🎓 Upcoming Full Upholstery Course Intakes
📅 January 2027 | PRE-REGISTER
📅 July 2027 | PRE-REGISTER
Empowering Through Skills
At DK Upholstery School of Skill, we are passionate about equipping people with practical skills, strong values and entrepreneurial knowledge that can lead to lasting transformation. Through hands-on upholstery training and business development, we empower individuals to restore furniture, generate income, build businesses and create a better future.
Guided by Kingdom value, faith, integrity and excellence, we seek to develop skilled and responsible entrepreneurs who can support their families, create opportunities, uplift communities and make a positive impact through their work. Our Christian faith provides the foundation for the values that guide how we teach, serve and develop people, while our training is open to individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs.