Leather Craft And Upholstery Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Leather Craft And Upholstery from the EdRef college search portal.

Leather Craft and Upholstery programs prepare students for careers in leather work. Students get a strong foundation in upholstery leather, which can lead to employment in the warranty service sector of the industry. Experienced furniture technicians can benefit from these programs by gaining more confidence and practice relating to repair and restoration work. Students learn about the different phases of the tanning process, different types of leather, and various treatments and finishes that can be applied to leather. They learn how to identify leather materials as well as basic techniques of handling leather upholstery.

Some of the subjects covered in these courses include cleaning, maintenance, ink removal, repairing damage, cuts, punctures, color mixing, color application, grain copying, and color restoration. Students get a large amount of hands-on practical experience working with a wide variety of leather products. Advanced techniques include two-tone color finishes, antique effect finishes, and unique leather problems and how to solve them.