Programme

Ray and Vicky will be broadcasting their Sit on This! podcast live and direct from "Festival of Upholstery" and interview Upholstery conservationist Heather Porter Read more...

Lots of useful help and advice from Zoe Knight on opening Trade accounts. Read more...

Join the discussion on running an upholstery business and hear advice from our expert panel on issues facing upholstery and soft furnishing business owners. Read more…

Zoe Pocock from Pink Gorilla Media will be talking to us about how to manage our social media accounts. Read more...

Social Evening Dinner and Drinks

Join us on Friday evening for our fantastic social event, an opportunity to get to know other upholsterers, suppliers and make industry connections.

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An informal event with the opportunity to ask all your burning upholstery questions to renowned and experienced experts. Read more and book your tickets...

A professional photographer will guide us through the best approaches to photographing our work for use on social media and web sites. Read more…

Cecily Benson aka ‘The Upholsterers Daughter’ shares her insights from running an upholstery school in Dorset. Read more…

Leigh-Anne Treadwell and Simeon Haughon-Smith share their expertise in a fascinating talk. Read more...

Sustainability in Contemporary Upholstery with Alex Law and Delyth Fetherston-Dilke. Read more

Sarah will be providing advice on exercises and stretches aimed at upholsterers as well as looking at treatments for injuries and pains many upholsterers will be familiar with. Read more...

Throughout the festival you can enjoy a tour of the RMAS with knowledgeable guides organised by the Sandhurst Trust. Read more…

Author of "Sewing Lampshades", Joanna will be sharing her techniques, tips and advice on how to create beautifully hand stitched lampshades. Read More...

Watch Susie guide you through the processes involved in making perfect box cushions. Read More...

See practical demonstrations and pick up tips and advice on the processes involved in French polishing furniture. Read More...

During the two days of Festival of Upholstery d:class will be demonstrating some of the upholstery techniques involved in creating bespoke automotive interiors. Read More...

Alongside examples of her work, Helen will also be demonstrating the processed involved in weaving trimmings and braid. Read more...

Threaded Tales: Chairs That Speak, By Layla La Monde

Combining aspects of upholstery, carving and marquetry Layla creates intriguing sculptures on chairs. Read more...

Join Rachael as she demonstrates art of weaving with danish paper cord. Read More