Douglass Interior Products is offering a one-of-a-kind scholarship to new and upcoming upholsterers looking to break into the industry — and the perks are jaw-dropping!
“Having been in the upholstery business since 1978, we have seen this industry change and grow in the most exciting and innovative ways,” Douglass Interior Products said a statement. “We are inspired by the craftsmanship of so many builders we have the privilege to work with, and are more motivated than ever to cultivate the new generation of upholsterers.”
The 2024 Interior Craftsman Scholarship is designed to give new trimmers the tools they need to excel in the craft. To do that, they partnered with craftsmen and companies across the industry to develop an impressive learning program.
The winner of the scholarship will receive:
• A trip to Scotland — Go on a 2-week trip to Scottish Leather Group’s Muirhead Tannery in Scotland, where you’ll take a tour of the facilities and learn the ins and outs of their leather cut and sew practices. (flights and hotel included)
• An Industry Mentor — Get matched with a mentor for one year to bounce ideas off and connect you with major players in the industry.
• The opportunity to learn about aviation interiors — Gil Vigil of Speed & Design will mentor your for 1 week at his new aviation interior company Forge Flightworks in Smyrna, Tennessee. (Flights and hotel included)
• Access to online tutorials — Get full access to The Lucky Needle‘s instructional platform, including more than 24 hours of online lessons.
• VIP pass to MasterTech Expo — Head to Arizona for MasterTech Expo, the industry’s premier event for pros to learn custom fabrication trends, tools and techniques.
• Hands-on learning with the GOAT — Spend one week with master trimmer Sid Chavers, asking him anything you like. You’ll also receive his instructional DVD set, which includes three courses: Seats, Panels and Headliners. (Flights and hotel included)
The scholarship is open to new upholsterers and designers who are dedicated to taking their career to new heights.
“If you are, or know of, a new upholsterer or someone currently apprenticing at an experienced shop, we would love them to apply for our first annual Douglass Interior Craftsman Scholarship,” Douglass said.
DEADLINE: To apply, complete the Douglass Interior Craftsman Scholarship application by Friday, December 8, 2023.
To learn more about Douglass Interior Products and sample their quality leather, fabric and carpets, visit DouglassInteriorProducts.com. You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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