About the AMUSF DIPLOMA
Stage 1 - Craft Certificate
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
The stage 1 course offers an excellent introduction to AMUSF training, laying the foundation for those pursuing a professional upholstery diploma. This course is part of our comprehensive upholstery courses designed to equip students with essential skills.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Stage 2 of the AMUSF training program is designed to help students advance their skills in upholstery. This course is a crucial part of obtaining a professional upholstery diploma, offering hands-on experience that enhances learning. Participants will engage in various upholstery courses that focus on practical techniques and design principles.
Stage 3 - Upholstery Diploma
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Stage 3 - Upholstery Diploma
Stage 3 course is an essential part of AMUSF training, offering advanced skills for those pursuing a professional upholstery diploma. These upholstery courses are designed to elevate your craftsmanship and prepare you for a successful career in upholstery.
Stage 1 - Craft Certificate
Practice Pieces
- Drop-in dining seat pad (modern materials)
- Drop-in dining seat pad (traditional materials including fabric and bottoming cloth)
- Stitched and stuffed stool (traditional materials and methods including fabric and bottoming)
- Sprung arm exercise for an inset facing (traditional materials and methods)
On the Sewing Machine
- Sewing for control methods
- Sewing piped seams and decorative machine sewing techniques
- Box Cushion with piping and zip (sample)
- Bolster End with piping (sample)
Research
- Introduction to fabrics (fibres, weaving methods, and textile history)
- Modern fabric (on-demand printing, collections, and basic fabric design)
The Assessments
- Traditionally Sprung dining chair
- Scatter cushion with piping and zip
- Upholstered and lined box with deep-buttoned lid
- Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress
- Written Project on Fabric Characteristics, Identification, and Appropriate Usage
- Portfolio of work
This program is part of the AMUSF training, which offers a comprehensive professional upholstery diploma that includes practical upholstery courses.
Day of study: Mondays
Start: September 2026
End: July 2027
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Duration: 35 weeks term time, one day per week
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: £3,100
- Exercises and Materials: £400
- AMUSF Courses Registration Fee: £72 (payable directly to the AMUSF)
We require a £500 deposit at the time of booking, followed by ten monthly payments of £300.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Practice Pieces
Traditional Independent sprung edge for a cushioned seat
On the Sewing Machine
T-shaped cushion with piping and zips
Tailoring, including the fitting of caps and collars
Furniture Restoration and Finishing
Restoring and prepping assessment chairs for upholstering as part of our AMUSF training program.
The Assessments
Coil Sprung and Armless chair with traditionally upholstered seat and back
Post-1950s Armchair upholstered using modern materials and methods
Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress
Written Project History of Upholstered Furniture
Portfolio of work showcasing skills learned in our professional upholstery diploma course.
Timetable: Tuesdays
Start: September 2026
End: July 2027
Time: 09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Duration: 35 weeks term time, one day per week
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee: £3,100
Exercises and Materials: £250
AMUSF Courses Registration Fee: £72 (payable directly to the AMUSF)
We require a £500 deposit at the time of booking, followed by ten monthly payments of £285 for our upholstery courses.
Stage 3 - Upholstery Diploma
The Assessments
A substantial traditional armchair should include at least two of the following elements: the fitting of caps and collars, scroll arms or stitched-up edges to arms, sprung arms, coil sprung seats, independent sprung edges, deep buttoning, fluting, or an iron-framed chair. Additionally, a modern chair with a concave inside back that incorporates tailored fitting and/or top stitching, such as the Egg style (shell frame), will be assessed.
As part of the AMUSF training, a written project titled 'History of Upholstered Furniture' is required, along with a portfolio showcasing your work in the field of upholstery.
Timetable: Wednesdays
Start: September 2026
End: July 2027
Time: 09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Duration: 35 weeks term time, one day per week
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee: £3,100
Exercises and Materials: £280
AMUSF Courses Registration Fee: £72 (payable directly to the AMUSF)
For those enrolling in our professional upholstery diploma, we require a £500 deposit at the time of booking, followed by ten monthly payments of £288. Join our upholstery courses to enhance your skills and knowledge in this art.
