STUDIO SALE - THIS FRIDAY - up to 50% off some items - all will be posted on the grid. If you see something you like, DM me, and I’ll send you paypal details, it’ll be a first come, first serve basis. If you are local to Lewes I’m happy to arrange for you to stop by & collect (I’m based on the High Street, just near the castle) just let me know and I’ll knock another £5 off the sale price – if you are further afield, postage & packing is included. It’s 99 days until Christmas, just saying. #studiosale #getyourchristmason #upholsterysale #workshopsale #lewesmakerssale #makerssale #upholsterer #upholstery #upholstered #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredfootstools #upholsteredpinboards #upholsterednoticeboards #upholsteredmemoboards #memoboards #footrests #putyourfeetup #usefulobjects #round #madebyhands #womencreate #sussexmaker #sussexsale #handmadesale #upholsterybargains

I am having a STUDIO SALE - all items will be heavily discounted and are one offs. They are not seconds, or samples, they are my work just as I would sell it on my website & IRL. I’m having the sale to create some physical and creative head space in the workshop. I’ll be posting the items on Instagram this Friday, depending on how tech savvy I am, I may end up adding more over the weekend. If you see something you like, DM me, and I’ll send you paypal details, it’ll be a first come, first serve basis. If you are local to Lewes I’m happy to arrange for you to stop by & collect (I’m based on the High Street, just near the castle) just let me know and I’ll knock another £5 off the sale price or add a mystery gift – if you are further afield, postage & packing is included. It’s 100 days until Christmas, just saying. #studiosale #getyourchristmason #upholsterysale #workshopsale #lewesmakerssale #makerssale #upholsterer #upholstery #upholstered #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredfootstools #upholsteredpinboards #upholsterednoticeboards #upholsteredmemoboards #memoboards #footrests #putyourfeetup #usefulobjects #round #madebyhands #womencreate #sussexmaker #sussexsale #handmadesale #upholsterybargains

I originally trained (@cssdlondon) and worked as a theatre prop maker - polystyrene gothic graveyards, animatronic chickens, teddy bears full of fake blood filled condoms (yes, really) - at its core it was making to solve a problem, sourcing materials, choosing & adapting a technique, challenging & understanding the purpose. The upholstery commissions I receive these days tend to call for less blood filled teddy bears but I still thrill at the “What does it need to do and how am I going to make this?”. Today on the bench a bespoke cork board for lovely Emma @station_street_studio for her BRILLIANT reformer studio, to help log the spring settings for her students. Got a project that you need solving? (Oh god now I’ve got the A-Team soundtrack in my head) - holler and let’s see just how it can be made. DM or email via website - link in bio. #makingtosolveaproblem #thinkingandmaking #usingmyhands #makerscreate #propmaker #propmaking #upholstery #reupholstery #upholstered #upholstering #upholsteredfurniture #learntoupholster #upholsterytutor #upholsteryeducation #upholsterytechniques #modernupholstery #customupholstery #reupholstery #sussexupholsterer #sussexupholstery #round

Quick book it! One day make your own modern upholstered footstool workshop - I’ve had a glass of wine, so I’ll just say “It’s flipping brilliant” but if that sounds just a little bit shonky swipe to see what some of the workshop attendees have said - it’s a 1 day course suitable for beginners and returners alike, small groups, delicious @cacciaandtails lunch included - we work using natural, sustainable and revalued materials, all tools and materials for use on the day included and everyone goes home with their own mid modern inspired footstool. I love it, and can’t wait to see what the students create - book via website (link in bio) holler in DM or comments with any queries - booking with a pal? Well yes of course I’ll give you a discount, get in touch and I’ll give you the code! #upholsteryeducation #upholstery #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytutor #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #learntoupholster #learnupholstery #upholsteryclass #upholsteryclasses #round #footstools #pinboards #learntomake #craftweekend #craftweekends #learntomake #gingernuts #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #repairit

I’m going to list a few sale pieces on here (insta) - I need a bit more space in my workshop right now, as my brain is whizzing and my hands need to fly, so this is your chance to grab a bargain. Each piece listed will have been handmade by me. My work uses sustainable, natural & revalued materials. Pretty much everything listed will be round (you know it), mainly footstools and pinboards, but possibly some upholstered furniture, just depends how ruthless I feel! If you are Lewes/local based and want to collect from my workshop I’ll throw in a surprise gift (might be gingernuts, might be a cushion cover, can’t promise), I’m working out the prices now, but they will be pretty flipping good, well for you, not me, but hey I get workshop space and the knowledge that lots of folk get to be organised or #puttheirfeetup and enjoy useful objects, made well. #upholstery #upholstered #septembersale #grababargain #round #footstool #pinboard #madebyhands #upholsterer #sussexupholstery #upholsteredfootstool #midmodern #midmod #modernhome #midmodernfurniture #footstools #pinboards #colourfulhome

Courses for upholsterers not horses. All suitable for beginners & returners. I encourage use of sustainable, natural & revalued materials. Items made for life & repair, skills, questions, laughter & gingernuts for sharing. Making for purpose & joy, using your hands, feeding your soul. All these dates are bookable on my website - all take place in Lewes, Sussex - holler with any questions. #upholsteryeducation #upholstery #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytutor #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #learntoupholster #learnupholstery #upholsteryclass #upholsteryclasses #round #footstools #pinboards #learntomake #craftweekend #craftweekends #learntomake #gingernuts #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #repairit

I make modern, useful objects, using natural, sustainable and revalued materials. My work is available to purchase on my website, you can find dates for my upholstery workshop on insta, my newsletter and my website. If you have an upholstery project and need a quote get in touch, or better still send me a photo. #upholsterer #upholstery #upholstered #reupholstery #sussexupholsterer #sussexupholstery #learntoupholster #learntomake #useyourhands #upholsteryproject #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytutor #upholsteryclass #footstools #pinboards #round #sustainabledesign #modernupholstery #modernseating #bespokefurniture #repairit

Peanut says “Why don’t we dodge the rain and head to @artwavefestival Venue 106 ? It’s all undercover @plumptonracecourse and dogs are very welcome” She’s got a point. Lots of talented makers and artists, good coffee and loads of parking on site - come and say hi and take a look at my footstools and pinboards! #pinboard #pinboards #coffeelovers #plumpton #footstool #footstools #sussexdaysout #sussexcontemporary #madebyhands #upholsterer #upholstery #artwave #artfestival #upholstered

Dodge the weekend rain @sussexcontemporary show @plumptonracecourse Venue 106 for @artwavefestival - I’m there with my “round things” sustainable, revalued, upholstered footstools, pinboards and workshop vouchers, useful objects, made well - 11-5 tomorrow, Sunday - alongside some incredible makers @gracedunford paper engineer and all round talent wizard, @cassiab collagist with an unbelievable colour palette & aesthetic, @timbrill_photo haunting & captivating photography, @joannamylesartist playful and intriguing mini lino print odyssey, @cchceramics ceramic glazes & shapes that make you “oooh”, @pinkijones colourpops and bold graphics (get your debit card at the ready), @helensprints stunning lino prints and coastal hues, @orianajewellery fabulous jewellery, bespoke, reimagined, delightful, @jubalprevatte wooden masterpieces dyes and turning to take your breath away… there is so much more to see, I’ve just run out of thumb power! Come along, there’s coffee!! #artwave #artfestival #mixedmediashow #makersandcreators #sussexdaysout #footstool #tound #upholstery #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #brightoncoffee #brightondaysout #sussexmakers #upholsterytechniques #upholsteredfurniture

All set up (albeit I’ll do some last minute faffing and pimping) for @artwavefestival tomorrow and Sunday @plumptonracecourse with @sussexcontemporary - it’s ALL under cover so head to us with the rainfalls and you can see some really interesting work by a host of brilliant ceramicists, jewelers, wood workers, photographers, collagists, print makers, paper engineers, artists … oh and my round things, useful objects, made well. I’m only there this weekend so do pop by - Free parking, free entry, great coffee, colour & delight in the DRY! Is it too early to shout GET YOUR CHRISTMAS ON!! #artwave #artfestival #visitsussex #sussexdaysout #sussexmakers #footstool #artsandctafts #madebyhands #sussexupholsterer #artwavetrail #venue106 #round #noticeboards #coffeelovers

I might have mentioned - tomorrow and Sunday, @plumptonracecourse 11-5 both days - I’ll be there with 30 other makers as part of @artwavefestival Venue 106 curated by the marvelous folks @sussexcontemporary - under cover, lots of parking, great coffee, so much incredible work to see … and buy! Come on, you know you want to! #artwavefestival #artwave #artfestival #footstools #footstool #pinboards #memoboard #handmade #madebyhands #useyourhands #round #upholstered #upholsterer

New 2025 dates added - Bring Your Own Project Workshop - 1 Day, £100pp, small group,, I bring the tools, the sundries (staples, tacks, calico, polywadding) and the biscuits (plus tea/coffee), you bring a small project, drop in seat, footstool, piano stool etc and top fabric. A mixed group session, it is an ideal taster session for beginners and great for returners and improvers or anyone who has a simple “I’d love to do THAT” project. I will be guiding people through modern & traditional techniques, depending on the projects, and sharing information & approaches, the aim is that everyone learns from the collective experience. Relaxed, fun & friendly - these 1 day courses seem to be very popular so don’t delay in booking. They run 9.30-4.30 and we break 1hr for lunch. You will have your own set of hand tools provided for use on the day with shared use of electric/battery tools. We discuss the project & what can be achieved ahead of the workshop and if there are other materials needed then I provide them at cost. I run them in the Main Studio @paddockartstudios Lewes there is parking nearby and the studio is 10mins walk from the Station. All bookable on the website - link in bio - or DM/comment with any questions. #byoworkshop #upholsteryteacher #upholsterytutor #upholsterytechniques #sussexupholstery #reupholstery #sussexupholsterer #learnupholstery #learntoupholster #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteryproject #upholsterylesson #useyourhands #upholsterystudio #visitlewes #craftweekends #learntomake #creativecourses

#putyourfeetup guarantee with each purchase! Visit me this weekend @artwavefestival Venue 106 @plumptonracecourse - I’ll be there 11-5 amongst both Saturday & Sunday with a group of 30 artists and makers showing with @sussexcontemporary - it’s undercover, there’s lots of parking, coffee on site (phew!) and so much to see and discover - I’ll have footstools, pinboards and workshop vouchers and if you ask nicely I might even let you touch my tack 🔨. #artwave #plumpton #sussexdaysout #upholstery #upholsterersofinstagram #round #madebyhands #learntomake #sussexupholsterer #footstools #pinboardsandmore #pinboards #pinboard #circles #footrest #ottoman

All Out Colour! Pinboards, Memoboards, Noticeboards - these fabric beauties with a cork interior are coming with me to @artwavefestival this weekend - they are fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. Made with @linwood_fabric velvet deadstocks they are handmade, by me in my Lewes Workshop. Perfect presents, great home organisers, over a desk, in the hall, the kitchen, home office? Full surface is pinnable, each has an elasticated bungee and a pocket or two - Pretty, useful eh? #artfestival #artwave #visitlewes #sussexdaysout #upholstery #upholstered #round #wallart #colourfulhome #colourpop #noticeboards #pinboards #pinboardwizard

Artwave Venue 106 - Plumpton Racecourse 11-5 this Saturday and Sunday. I’m there with footstools, pinboards and workshop vouchers - part of @sussexcontemporary show of 30 makers and artists (with a whole new bunch returning the following weekend, so make sure you head back on the 14th & 15th too) - we’ll be @plumptonracecourse doing our thing on the @artwavefestival trail…. loads of parking, great coffee, loads of beautiful incredibly crafted things - come along! #artwave #artfestival #sussexcontemporary #sussexdaysout #madebyhands #round #footstools #pinboards #upholstery

Always a brilliant way to mark the end of the summer @endoftheroad - BUT I am excited to be back in the workshop getting ready for @artwavefestival this weekend with @sussexcontemporary at Venue 106 @plumptonracecourse 11-5 both Sat and Sun this coming weekend. I’ve got a bespoke noticeboard for @station_street_studio scheduled on the bench and a Lloyd Loom Cushion, a set of dining chairs waiting in the wings and some new fabric designs waiting to be printed, workshops @goodlifecentre and @paddockartstudios filling up, can’t wait to see what the students create … although banking the gin now for the BYO workshops, always a test of nerves!! So roll on Autumn, I may not be ‘refreshed’ but I’ve had a very ‘Rounded’ summer AND I’ve got new glasses so my needle threading is going to be ‘on point’. #endofthesummer #backintheworkshop #artwavefestival #upholsterer #madebyhands #round #coffeelovers #butfirstcoffee #sussexupholstery #womencreate #backtomaking

I’ll be bringing these really useful handmade cork pinboards with me for sale @plumptonracecourse 7&8 September 11-5 - part of @artwavefestival and showing alongside some really excellent craftsfolk, makers and artists curated by @sussexcontemporary - the show will return on the 14th & 15th with a host of other creatives - loads of parking on site … and yes there will also be great coffee! #artfestival #craftshow #artwave #madebyhands #sussexmaker #sussexdaysout #visitbrighton #plumpton #upholsterer #upholstery #reupholstery #womencreate #round #pinboard #coffeeshopvibes #coffeelovers

Sun’s out, so I’m channeling deck chair chic from the workshop. These stripey pinboards are coming with me to @artwavefestival Venue 106 … yep you know it, it’s the brilliantly curated show by @sussexcontemporary taking place @plumptonracecourse - I’ll be there 11-5 on the 7th and 8th September … crikey that’s soon … better stop scrolling and get making!! #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #learntomake #round #footstools #pinboards #womencreate #stripelovers #candystripes #sussexdayout #artfestival #craftshow #artwave2024 #madebyhands #sustainableupholstery #sustainabledesign

I run small group fun, friendly upholstery workshops - no previous experience required - there are 3 types of: 1 Day make your own modern upholstered footstool 3hr make your own upholstered pinboard 1 Day Bring your own upholstery project I provide all the materials, tools for use on the day, tea, coffee and yes of course there are biscuits. There are dates throughout the year, gift yourself or gift a pal, or buy two and get a 10%discount. I’ll have the vouchers with me @plumptonracecourse on the 7&8th of September 11-5 BOTH days, when I will be showing as part of @artwavefestival (Venue 06) with the lovely folks @sussexcontemporary - there’s loads of free parking, tea, coffee and food onsite - a mix of makers, artists and craftspeople, hope you can make time for it! #Artwave2024 #ArtsFestival #SussexContemporary #upholsterer #sussexupholsterer #upholsterytutor #round #madebyhands #sussexmaker #footstools #pinboards #giftingexperience

Artwave Venue 106, @plumptonracecourse - a show of 30 makers and artists curated by @sussexcontemporary - I’ll have footstools, pinboards and workshop vouchers available to purchase 11-5, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September. So much to see from great makers & creators including : @joannamylesartist @cchceramics @orianajewellery @cressida.murray @timbrill_photo @carolyn.cox.studio @gracedunford @grantdejonge @libertynoakesart @pinkijones @linda_barton_towers @sarahruthvenart @cassiab @mishfit_art @ruthknight.ceramics @jubalprevette #plumpton #sussexdaysout #artwave #artwavefestival #PlumptonRacecourse #Artwave2024 #ArtsFestival #SussexContemporary #upholsterer #sussexupholsterer #upholsterytutor #round #madebyhands #sussexmaker #footstools #pinboards

I’m showing my work - Upholstered footstools, Handmade pinboards,@artwavefestival on 7&8 September! 11-5 both days. I’ll be at Venue 106, @Plumptonracecourse with a collection of makers curated by @SussexContemporary It’s a free to enter venue with Artists and makers from across Sussex each carefully curated to take part in this showcase of exciting and unique wares including jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, home accessories, furniture, books and much more! Free to enter, ample free parking, food, great coffee and a licensed bar on site and right by #plumpton #railwaystation #PlumptonRacecourse #Artwave2024 #ArtsFestival #SussexContemporary #upholstery #round #upholstered #upholsterer #madebyhands #womencreate #sussexmaker #sussexupholsterer #celebratingmaking

Delighted with this upholstery project for @hamsey_belle , as is @worldsworstsheepdog - 3 metres of piped edge bench cushioning - using lovely vintage @lauraashleyuk fabric (which, because I am a twonk, I have been mistakenly referring to as from Liberty) and filled with @springbonduk ultraflex, a recycled ocean plastic VOC free alternative to petro chemical foams further padded with cocolok, a natural rubberised coconut fibre. Bespoke, vintage, natural, revalued, recycled - this is my kind of project, thank you Amy, you always bring the good stuff! And YES I know these are not round. Got an upholstery or reupholstery project that you would like me to quote for? Send me a photo and we’ll work out the best way forward. DM, comment below or email me. Thanks! #upholsterer #upholstery #reupholstery #upholsterytutor #sussexupholsterer #madebyhands #lewesupholsterer #greenupholstery #treadlightly #localupholsterer #useyourhands #sustainableupholstery #sustainabledesign #revaluedmaterials #madeforlifenotlandfill #customupholstery #customupholsteryshop

Coffee sack cork memo boards - 60cm wide, fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. £65 incl shipping.Check out the different designs on the website (link in bio). Useful objects, made well, by me in my small Sussex workshop. #upholsterer #upholstery #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #round #upholsteredpinboards #noticeboards

If you’re hitting the @artwavefestival trail in September - be sure to head to @plumptonracecourse on 7/8 September, I’ll be there with some of my work, my tools, gift vouchers, course dates and always up for a chat about the sustainable & recycled materials I use, and the mix of traditional and modern upholstery techniques I employ. There will be 30 artists and makers curated by the folks from @sussexcontemporary plus food, a licensed bar, and great coffee. They will run again on the 14/15 Sep, with a different brilliant mix of artists - but if you want to see my work then come on the 7th or 8th as I am teaching my 1 day make & take footstool course @goodlifecentre on Sunday 15th Sep. #artwave #artwavefestival #artwave2024 #learntomake #upholsterer #upholsterydesigner #upholsterydesign #coffeelover #coffeeshopvibes #lovecoffee #noticeboards #lovetomake #pinboards #footstools #putyourfeetup #sussexdayout #plumpton #round #artiststrails #sussexmaker #sussexupholsterer

This time next week I’ll be in Turin, which has a very pleasing almost palindrome rhythm to it when you say it out loud - it means I’m working like a badger* to get client projects finished and ensure I have materials ordered and completed works ready for @artwavefestival - I’ll be @plumptonracecourse with the folks from @sussexcontemporary on 7&8 September - looking forward to it and of course being “in Turin”. * Hoping that a badger does actually have a work ethic worth modelling #artwave #artwavefestival #upholsterer #upholstery #usefulobjectsmadewell #pinboards #noticeboards #madebyhands #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #womencreate #round

It might be more effective to hand deliver a written note than for the algorithm to hit a reach … hello 👋🏻 to the 4 people still scrolling … #feedthegrid #round #upholsterers #reupholstery #reupholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytechniques #upholsterytutor #sussexupholsterer #learntoupholster #makeandtakeclass #makeandtake #madebyhands #creativesussex #footstools #sustainabledesign

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles, Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings… Magnetic tack hammer, Glass head steel pins, Tailors chalk and fabric scissors, Ear defenders and Berry staple lifters - these are a few of my favourite things. #theseareafewofmyfavouritethings #upholsterytools #upholsterer #upholsterytechniques #round #upholsterersofinstagram #madebyhands #sussexupholsterer #modernupholstery #glasshead #magnetictackhammer #fabricscissors

For Coffee Lovers everywhere - upholstered coffee sack cork pinboards - for tickets, postcards, invites, mementos, photos, letters (do they even make them anymore?), receipts, “must remembers” & “don’t want to forgets” - pin it or use one of the bunjees - these cork pinboards are made by me in my sussex studio using a host of different sack designs - they are fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. 60cm wide with a shallow 1-2cm profile, set on a ply frame they are robust, but light. £65 including UK shipping. Recycled, reused, revalued. Made by hands. DM or check out the website (link in bio) for purchase. #coffee #coffeelovers #coffeevibes #coffeeshopinspo #lovecoffee #pinboards #memoboards #wallpanels #dontforget #homeofficeorganizer #madebyhands #memoboard #noticeboard #wallart #upholsteredmemoboard #upholsterednoticeboard #round #kenyancofffee #coffeefirst #coffeepeople

I make these birch frame footstools with 100% wool uppers (made from recycled yarns) you can choose from 22 colours, and whether to match the piping or contrast - or if you have a fabric of your own that you would like to use, I can work with that. £150 per footstool incl UK shipping - they are 50cm Width, 35cm Height - a light comfy domed upper but flat enough to rest a tray. Visit the website (link in bio) or DM for more info. #putyourfeetup #putyourfeetupandrelax #footstool #footstools #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfootstools #livingroominspiration #colourfulhome #scandiliving #round #handmadehome #madebyhands #birchplyfurniture #birchply #recycledwool #customfurnituredesign #bespokefurniture #customfootstool

I’ll be showing my work at Plumpton Racecourse on 7 & 8 September with a group curated by the lovely folks @sussexcontemporary - just one of the many wonderful venues for @artwavefestival this year. Want to know more about @artwavefestival ? In their own words :“Artwave is the annual festival of artists and makers from Lewes, Seaford, Peacehaven, Telscombe, Newhaven and the surrounding villages. The event gives art lovers the chance to discover new work, meet artists and makers, and buy directly from them. Follow the trails and enjoy the diverse range of work on show including jewellery, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, metalwork and photography. Support your local artists and makers, whilst exploring this creative part of Sussex. Add the dates to your diary now.” Hope to see you there! #artwavefestival #sussexcontemporary #plumptonracecourse #sussexmakers #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #madebyhands #round #midmodern #midmodhome #modernupholstery #modernmaker #moderncraftsman #womencreate #useyourhands #colourfulhome #artistsandmakers #footstools #pinboards #usefulobjects

I’ve added a new Bring Your Own upholstery project workshop date as November is now sold out (whoop!). I’ll run it again on Sunday 9th February, 9.30 till 4.30 - this is a small group session with everyone working on their own project - I will be guiding and sharing info across the projects and the aim is that everyone learns from the collective experience. It is an ideal taster session for anyone keen to try their hand at upholstery and equally for those with some previous experience but would still benefit from some guidance. Tea/coffee/biscuits included. Use of tools on the day and sundries (tacks, staples, calico, polywadding & platform cloth) included - all other materials provided at cost, always good to discuss your project ahead of the day in case something special is needed, or any prep would be useful to get the most out of the day. Oh and bring your own top fabric - no leather please! £100 per person - you can DM me to book or head to the website and book there (Link in bio). Oooh I’m excited to see what you guys are going to bring! #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #learntoupholster #sussexupholstery #visitlewes #useyourhands #byoupholstery #lewesupholsterer #sussexupholsterer #iteachupholstery #reupholstery #traditionalupholstery #traditionalupholsteryworkshop #modernupholstery #modernupholsterytechniques

Earlier this year I took part in a brilliant @aceagrams funded ceramics project the brilliant vision of @eastbournestudiopottery - here we are @townergallery celebrating our plates (thanks to them for the reel) - it’s end of July now, the workshop was in April, I’m still grinning. As you can see, I am no ceramacist, and I was ridiculously and as it turns out unnecessarily nervous ahead of the workshop, which was led by the incredible @jonathan_baldock who was super generous with his ideas & practice - it was such brilliant fun, the studio space was so well equipped and easy to navigate, the vibe was utterly welcoming and encouraging, making with other makers for the sheer “making” what a thrill - this day was simply everything that I love about using your hands. Huge thanks to the folks @eastbournestudiopottery for having the vision and energy to create 30+ workshops, host the venue, to get the funding, to make it happen and then for the celebratory exhib and tea party @townergallery - what a wonderful thing to have created, thank you! #getmaking #useyourhands #ceramicsnewbie #lovemaking #makerscommunity #eastbourne

Put Your Feet Up - custom upholstered footstools, made by me in my Lewes workshop, using sustainable, natural and revalued materials - DM for details, or check out the website. #round #footstool #footstools #upholsterer

I’ll be bringing upholstered modern footstools to @plumptonracecourse taking part in @artwavefestival on the 7&8th September - Alongside me will be an excellent bunch of makers and artists that the brilliant @joannamylesartist has corralled under the auspices of @sussexcontemporary - I mean if you are still following this you are a better person than I - put simply, useful objects, made well 7&8th September - get it in your diary! #round #upholstery #artwave #plumpton #sussexmakers #sussexupholsterer #madebyhands #makerscommunity #artistsandmakers

I’ll be bringing, upholstered cork pinboards and other useful handmade objects, to @artwavefestival on 7&8 of September at @plumptonracecourse - a venue showing fabulous works of many artists and crafts people curated by the brilliant @sussexcontemporary team - it runs for two weekends, both Saturday and Sunday - get it in your diaries! #artwavefestival #artwave #modernmakers #round #madeinsussex #moderncraft #madebyhands #pinboards #upholsterer

Middle of July, classic bobble hat weather. Upholstered Cork Pinboards - lots of different original coffee sack designs - 60cm diameter, fabric backed with a hook, ready to hang - all listed on the website. #bobblehats #round #coffeelover #butfirstcoffee #coffeeshopvibes #coffeshopinspo #madebyhands #noticeboard #noticeboards #pinboards #pinboard #corkboard #usefulobjectsmadewell #sussexupholsterer #modernmaker

Made by hands in my sussex workshop. I make, I sell, I teach. Scroll the grid or take a look at my website (link in bio 👆) #madebyhand #madebyhands #madebyme #round #pinboards #coffeelovers #footstools #footstool #upholster #upholsterer #learntoupholster #upholsterysussex #sussexupholsterer #upholsterytutor #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #pinit #pinboards #pinboard #moderncraft #moderncraftsman #modernupholstery #modernupholsterytechniques

Footstools, Pinboards, Benches - made by me in my Sussex workshop. I also run 1 & 2 day upholstery courses - here in Lewes @paddockartstudios in London @goodlifecentre and near Chichester @westdeancollege #madebyhands #round #sussexupholsterer #moderncrafts #moderncraftswoman #womenwhomake #makerscommunity #upholsterer #upholstery #learntomake #upholsterytutor #upholstered #upholsteredfootstool #footstool #footstools #colourfulhome #pinit

It’s what I do. Objects to buy, Workshops to take part in. Custom colours. Gift vouchers. Sustainable design. Gingernuts, always. #upholsterer #upholsteryeducation #upholsteryeducation #round #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfootstools #madebyhands #useyourhands #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #pinit #noticeboard #pinboards #corkboards #learntomake #moderncraft #circle #usefulobjects #putyourfeetup #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #lewesupholstery

Whooooop!!! & Thank You @eastbournestudiopottery I had simply the best day at your brilliant studio earlier this year, at a workshop run by the creative genius that is @jonathan_baldock together with other lovely makers from @themakersdirectory * - part of an @eastbournealive initiative, a programme of 30+workshops at the pottery studio culminating in an exhibition of the 500+ plates this weekend @townergallery - get your head around how much vision, energy & effort THAT must have taken!! I am delighted with my plate, this was the first time I saw her glazed, I love her and I’m calling her Marj, after my dear Great Aunty Marjorie who was less likely to balance olives in her mouth. Hooray for brilliant people making incredible things happen - huge congrats @eastbournestudiopottery * There was another group at the workshop but forgotten their name, will edit later when I remember/find out!! #useyourhands #imadeaplate #lookwhatimade #getcreative #potteryrocks #moderncraft #modernceramics #learnsomethingnew #sussexmakers #sussexcreatives #tutorstudent #newcrafts #round #marjorie #lovepottery

412. A good day for a Red stripe. Cork noticeboards (40cm diameter) upholstered in bold stripe and frill, fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. Listed on the website - link in bio. #noticeboards #pinboards #upholsterer #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredpinboard #stripes #stripelovers #rememberit #organiseit #homeoffice #pinit #round #uniquegifts #useyourhands

Just got to remind myself that NONE of these students had ever done any upholstery or picked up a tack hammer before 9.15am today … they were BRILLIANT, and look what they created !!! Excellent results, great questions, careful and compassionate learning, lovely group vibe, @westdeancollege as ever bringing exceptional studio support and surroundings … allegedly, ahem, this is a job. 😎. 1 Day Make Your Own Modern Upholstered Footstool using sustainable, natural and recycled materials - suitable for all, loved by many - various locations, holler if you want to know where I’ll be leading one of these next. Thanks so much to todays students, hope you are currently #puttingyourfeetup #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredfootstools #round #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #sussexupholsterer #upholsterytutor #craftcourses #westdean #useyourhands #madebyhands #modernupholsteryclass #makeandtake #loveupholstery

In my happy place, not in front of a camera, clearly, but in a workshop all set up and ready for students @westdeancollege - they will be making a modern upholstered footstool using sustainable, revalued and natural materials - they are going to have to work hard, take courage, trust the process and then grin from ear to ear when they see the results of #usingtheirhands. There are so many incredible crafts and arts & practical skills to try your hand at whether they are make ‘ takes, tasters, beginners, improvers, 1 day, 1 week, evening classes, 8 week programmes or a deep dive year - it’s good for the soul, it’s good for the mind, so do take a look at the national directory of courses @craftcourses and the workshop section of @themakersdirectory (a brilliant directory of Sussex makers) and the courses @goodlifecentre @paddockartstudios and @westdeancollege which are all venues for my courses … but there are literally thousands of village halls, colleges, drop in cafes, arts centres and private studios all over the country offering excellent experiences - near me @hillcrestcentre in Newhaven does amazing community driven arts, @krazy_kraft_abyss runs monthly irreverent craft nights in a brewery, @museumartcraft has a host of workshops linked to their exhibition calendar, @eastbournestudiopottery which I visited for the 1st time and had THE best day ever … anyhow I digress, but my point is, there will be something near you, that will make your heart sing, go do it!!! #getmaking #useyourhands #learntoupholster #upholsterytechniques #upholsteryeducation #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #upholstered #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfootstools #footstool #footstools #makeafootstool #learntomake #putyourfeetup #sussexupholsterer #round #modernupholstery

Monday morning game plan. 📸 @catherinebensonphoto ☕️ @pharmacie_coffee_roasters #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryeducation #upholsterytechniques #upholstery #upholstered #upholsterer #sussexupholstery #upholsteryworkshop #useyourhands #learntomake #round #coffee #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeuk #coffeelovers #butfirstcoffee #pinboards #pinboardsandmore #homeorganiser #cafedobrasil

Really looking forward to leading a workshop @westdeancollege this week, people learning, playing, making, using their hands - my absolute happy place. #round #footstool #footstools #upholsteryteacher #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #madebyhands #useyourhands #crafttime #moderncraft #putyourfeetup #upholsterer #upholsterytechniques #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteredfootstool #modernfootstool #getmaking #learntomake #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer

60cm Cork Pinboards - fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. All listed on the website (link in bio). #pinboard #pinboards #corkboard #corkboards #memoboard #noticeboard #round #wallart #walldecor #homeorganiser #homestudy #desktidy #upholsterersofinstagram #coffee #butfirstcoffee #coffeeshopvibes #lovecoffee #coffeeuk #coffeelover #coffeelovers #coffeegifts

I’m off camping this weekend, where the same principles of upholstery apply - the more stable & even the base the truer & more comfortable the end result, setting guy lines uses the same “call & response” - you need to stretch & tension the canvas/top fabric one side & then the other, working in rotation, opposite ends, letting the fabric regulate itself, & ensuring the fabric is centred and equally portioned …. as I typed I was hoping for some kind of amusing marshmallow analogy to occur to me but there’s no s’more I can think of ….. ouch. #undercanvas #beechwoodestate #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterer #upholstery #reupholstery #reupholstered #sussexupholstery #thingsiknow #campingvibes

Delighted by the response to these large round cork pinboards - I’m hoping to find a coffee shop or roastery in which to host 2.5hr workshops to make these in the autumn - so if you think or know of somewhere it might work, and I’m all about getting A-ROUND so venues wide and far too please! Give me a holler by DM or tag in comments - cheers! #coffeeshopsoftheworld #butfirstcoffee #coffeelovers #coffeegifts #round #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryclass #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeshopworkshops #coffeeroastery #cofffeetime #coffeeuk #coffeecommunity #artisancoffee #smallbatchroaster #smallbatchroasting #smallbatchroasted #smallbatchroastery #pinboard #corkpinboard #fabricpinboard #largepinboard #noticeboards

Because beautiful things can be useful too. 60cm cork pinboard, with elasticated bunjees, upholstered in hessian coffee sack, fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. Check out other designs listed on the website (link in bio). Handmade by me in my Sussex Workshop. #handmade #upholsterystories #upholsterer #coffeelover #cofffeetime #coffeegifts #butfirstcoffee #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytechniques #upholstered #pinit #beautifuluseful #round #madebyhands #usefulobjects #pinboard #pinboards #corkboards #wallorganiser #fabricnoticeboard #fabricpinboard #colourfulhome #coffeshopvibes

Looking forward to heading to @westdeancollege this time next week to lead a 1 day upholstery workshop in which each student will make an upholstered modern footstool using sustainable and natural materials - it is such a joy & actually I think privilege, to see folks confidence and skills grow throughout the day, trusting themselves, trusting the process and trusting me, for which I am very very grateful! But in the meantime website orders and 8 dining chairs … Marmalade Monday is on!! #upholsteredfootstool #footstool #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #useyourhands #sussexworkshops #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #learntoupholster #modernupholstery #makeandtake #moderncrafts #sustainabledesign #visitwestdean #craftcourses #useyourhands #joyofmaking #getmaking #reupholstery #putyourfeetup

Marmalade footstool on the bench tomorrow for a custom order - love making these modern useful objects, birch, coconut fibre, revalued recon roll and 100% wool made from recycled yarns - thoughtfully made, by hands, made to last. It’s heading to North London I am absolutely not going to make a Paddington pun. #marmalade #footstool #footstools #upholsteredfootstool #round #madebyhands #putyourfeetup #upholsterytechniques #modernupholstery #pouffe #modernfootstool #footrest #sussexupholstery #learntoupholster #upholsterersofinstagram #footstoolsandmore #putyourfeetupintheair #handmade #sustainabledesign

These upholstered cork pinboards have pockets and bungees to store & display all your splendid things. Fabric backed with a hook ready to hang they are light, but robust, with a 39cm pinnable disc area - stripe fan who doesn’t like a ruffle - oh I make a no nonsense no frill stripe version too! £70 including shipping - up on the website now. (**Apologies for anyone seeing a random tennis racket on the site right now … got a synergistic Wimbledon Glitch going on!) #stripes #stripe #navystripes #stripelovers #lovestripes #loveruffles #pinboards #pinboardwizard #navyandwhite #coastal #coastalchic #candystripe #colourfulhome #noticeboard #homeorganiser #handmade #madebyhands #pinboard #homestudy #wallart #modernstripes #upholsterersofinstagram

Suns out, puns out - yet more pinboard wizardry - this red & white striped ruffled pinboard is delivering on the “unexpected red” vibe - with a cork interior, handy storage pocket, elasticated bungee straps, it’s not just here to look pretty. It has a 39cm diameter pinnable area and is fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. Up and on the website - along with some other colour ways. £70 including shipping. Useful objects, made well. #stripe #stripelovers #unexpectedred #colourfulhomes #colourfulhome #fabricpinboard #uniquehomedecor #ruffles #fabricruffles #memoboard #wallorganiser #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #sussexmaker #designermaker #usefulobjects #madewell #handmadehome #contemporaryhome #modernpinboards #round #circles #pinboardwizard

I’ve made these - I’m diehard pro stripe, I’m as yet undecided on ruffle - these (and the ruffles) have been such fun to make - they are fabric cork pinboards with pockets & bungees, yes of course they are fabric backed with a hook ready to hang - and if you’ve seen any of my other posts, you’ll have to steady yourself, as crikey o’reilly they are ROUND. I’ve made some differing colourways, played with the mix of stripes and direction - I’ll whizz them up on the website (you got it, link in bio) the “pinnable” disc is 39cm diameter and they are £70 including shipping - made by me, with Jonathan Richmond on the radio, in my Sussex workshop. #stripes #stripelovers #stripeyinteriors #lovestripes #blackandwhite #blackandwhitestripes #pinboard #pinboards #corkboards #teenbedroom #homeorganiser #modernhome #walldecor #madebyhands #fabricpinboards #loveyourwalls #upholsterer #upholsterersofinstagram #ruffles #rufflesandstripes #sussexupholstery #susexupholsterer

Thinking of running pinboard workshops for these upholstered coffee sack versions, in the autumn, because, well, I seem to be running out of year! Who’s in? #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterers #upholstered #madebyhands #learntomake #usefulobjects #pinboards #round #coffee #coffeelovers #learntoupholster #makeandtakeclass #learntocraft #craftworkshop #modernupholstery #traditionalupholstery #modernmakes #moderncraft #coffeeshopvibes #upholsterytutor #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer

Cork pinboards - Easy to hang, deep enough for pins, useful bungees - Look good “dressed” and “undressed” - 60cm diameter - Made by hand in my Lewes Workshop using natural, sustainable materials - Different designs available - Up on the website - link in bio - £65 including shipping. Lovely walls from @pharmacie_coffee_roasters 📸 thanks to the excellent eye of @catherinebensonphoto #usefulobjects #pinboard #pinboards #madebyhands #corkboards #modernstorage #cafedesign #coffeeshopdesign #coffeeshopvibes #coffeelovers #coffeelovergift #homeorganiser #upholstered #round #sussexupholstery #upholsterersofinstagram #wallart

A couple of lovely shots of 2 chairs that needed a ‘Lazarus’ approach - broken arm, disintegrating foams, temporary base, broken caning. We mended and rebuilt using natural and revalued materials, deadstock & off cuts, covering in 100% wool made from recycled yarns. These lovely pieces now furnish the rooms at @rent_the_post_house_lewes a recently converted absolutely stunning 4 bedroom home nestling in the South Downs, Kingston, Lewes which is available to rent for holidays - check out their feed. The photos by @catherinebensonphoto - who can also photograph round things rather well! If you have an upholstery job that you would like me to quote for please get in touch, I have a wait list and prefer to work with sustainable materials. #upholsterer #sussexupholsterer #reupholster #reupholstery #repairit #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #sustainablefurniture #nosuchthingasthrowingaway #madeforlifenotlandfill #lewesholidayrental #sussexrental #sussexholidaycottage

Not a Blue Peter badge. Head to the website (link in bio) to check out these 60cm cork pinboards upholstered in original coffee sacks - they are fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. £65 including shipping - useful objects, made well - made by me, in my Lewes Workshop. 📸 @catherinebensonphoto #upholsterer #pinboards #pinboardwizard #corkboards #round #corkboard #pinboard #coffeelovers #coffeeshopdesign #coffeeshopvibes #homeorganiser #desktidy #upholsterersofinstagram #sussexupholsterer #madebyhands

Get your hands on one of my handmade cork pinboards - made using original coffee sacks, fabric backed with a hook ready to hang. At 60cm diameter (I’m not going to test you on the circumference!) with a cork inner and 2 useful bungee straps you can pin & store even precious items that you don’t want to make a hole in. £65 including shipping scroll the grid and DM or take a look at the website (link in bio) to see the other designs. #coffeegifts #upholsterers #upholsteredgifts #handmadegifts #pinboards #memoboards #noticeboards #coffeelovers #cafedebrasil #getorganised #wallart #colourfulhomes #colourlovwr #round #homeorganiser #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeshopdesign #butfirstcoffee☕️ #butfirstcoffee #usefulobjectsmadewell #handmadeinsussex

I have gift vouchers for footstool & pinboard courses, and for the gift of custom colours too, so you can gift an item or an experience - perfect perhaps for saying “thanks I think you are rather great” this weekend to the Dads, StepDads and folk who have had your back - send me a DM or purchase on the website (link in bio). #upholsteredfootstool #upholsterers #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterersofinstagram #fathersdaygiftvoucher #giftexperience #craftcourses #learntomake #makeandtakecourses #makeafootstool #modernupholstery #traditionalupholstery #midmodernupholstery #contemporaryhome #brightonexperiences #madeinlewes #lewesgifts

Prepare for something shocking … It’s true, I do .. I sell gift vouchers … turns out men also like learning shizz, including upholstery … it’s Father’s Day this weekend (Congrats to the dads in all their shapes & presence) .. I run make and take upholstery workshops … I’ll let you join the dots! Holler if you want to know more - gift vouchers available on the website - go on, give the most perfect gift of “using your hands” #upholstery #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteryworkshop #learnupholstery #greatfathersdaygift #thegiftofmaking #learntomake #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #learntoupholster #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryeducation #upholsterers #sussexupholstery #creativeweekend #craftweekends #round

Call me wild, but maybe even tea drinkers might like them. 60cm handmade cork pinboards, using original coffee sacks - fabric backed and with a hook ready to hang - £65 including shipping - give me a holler or head over to the website to purchase (link in bio) #pinboards #noticeboards #corkboards #memoboards #round #homeorganiser #walldecor #coffeelovers #upholstered #wallart #madebyhands #coffeelover #butfirstcoffee #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeshopdesign #coffeeart #coffeeculture #coffeepeople #coffeecoffeecoffee #upholsterersofinstagram #madeinsussex #usefulobjects #madeforlifenotlandfill

I work with sustainable, natural and revalued materials, the footstool stuffing here is a rubberised coconut fibre and a reconstituted edging roll. It’ll be tensioned with calico, a layer of wadding added and then covered with a 100% wool top cloth made from recycled yarns. No courgettes are hurt in the process. #footstool #footstools #handmadefootstools #modernfootstools #sustainabledesign #midmodlovers #modernsustainablehomes #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #upholsterer #madewell #upholsterymaterials #round #cocolok #coconutfibre #useyourhands #putyourfeetup #responsiblemakers #madeforlifenotlandfill

Monday morning making … absolutely love upholstering these coffee cork pinboards - this one made with a revalued coffee sack from Honduras has such interesting typeset and shapes. Useful and beautiful. 60cm cork pinboard, handmade, fabric backed and ready to hang - £65 inc shipping - available on the website. Go take a peek. 📸@catherinebenson #pinboards #pinboard #noticeboards #noticeboard #memoboard #madebyhands #usefulbeautiful #upholstery #upholsterer #walldecor #homeorganiser #desktidy #upholsterysussex #round #coffeelover #coffeelovers #coffeegifts #upholsterersofinstagram

Whilst running upholstery workshops doesn’t make likely for an early retirement to Ile de Re you’ve got to admit it’s unlikely the hedge fund managers are getting rescue dog on a footstool type feedback from their clients. Flipping love this ‘at home’ shot sent from one of yesterdays students - a complete novice - who came to my 1 day make & take modern footstool workshop - so so good👌 #upholsteredfootstool #footstool #upholsterersofinstagram #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #learnupholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsteryeducation #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteredfootstools #upholsterytutor #round #dogsofinstagram #useyourhands #learntomake #learnacraft #visitsussex #learntoupholster #useyourhands #iledere

What a day! What a brilliant day! I’ll be honest, it’s a lot to hold a group, to teach people new skills, to explain & demonstrate in a way that is fun but informs, ignites, responds, engages, leads people, in their time, in their own way, to their own excellent outcome, and to ensure that everyone leaves with a finished piece - it’s nerve wracking, exciting, stimulating, inspiring, exhausting and possibly the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’m one lucky bean, thanks to all the students, today and before, it’s really quite the gig. #upholsteredfootstool #upholsterytechniques #upholsterersofinstagram #footstool #footstools #learntoupholster #learnupholstery #makeandtake #makeandtakeworkshop #upholsterytutor #sussexupholstery #learntomake #useyourhands #upholsteryclass

I’m running a 1 day make your own modern upholstered footstool workshop today @paddockartstudios - always delighted that folk entrust me with their day, bring such good energy and questions and I genuinely can’t wait to see what they create… but yes, first, coffee. 📸 @catherinebensonphoto Location @pharmacie_coffee_roasters #pinboards #coffeetime #footstools #pinboard #noticeboard #noticeboards #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredfootstools #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #upholsteryworkshop #learntoupholster #makeandtakeworkshop #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterers

It’s what I do. #upholstery #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterer #upholsterers #footstool #footstools #upholsterytechniques #learntoupholster #upholsteredfootstool #upholstered #upholsterylife #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteredfootstools #pinboards #memoboards #colourfulhomes #madebyhands #sussexupholstery #modernfootstools #putyourfeetup #midmodern #midmodernfurniture #learntomake #makeandtake #craftweekends #moderncraft #midcenturymodern #reupholstery #reupholstered

Duma coffee sack pinboards - big enough to be useful, deep enough cork to pin tickets/memos/postcards securely & with french elastic to secure those items you want to keep intact, fabric backed & with a hook ready to hang. These beautiful bags are used for beans sourced in Central Kenya. 🍒 Not a “Did you know” but rather a “I just found out” Coffee Beans are not actually beans but fruit as they have a pip - so a coffee bean is generally referred to as a cherry until it’s been milled! Up and on the website (link in bio) - ready to purchase these 60cm handmade pinboards are £65 including shipping - perfect for the organised and not so organised! Another beaut of a photo 📸 @catherinebensonphoto #pinboard #pinboards #memoboard #coffee #butfirstcoffee #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeshopinteriors #coffeelover #coffeelovers #noticeboard #homeoffice #homeorganiser #wallart #walldecor #madebyhands #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #coffeegifts #makemineacortado #pinit #getorganised #round #loveofround #cherry

🎵I’m a Pinboard Wizard 🎶 60cm cork pinboards - fabric backed and ready to hang - available on the website - £65 inc shipping (UK only). Useful objects, made well. Perfect for Father’s day? 📸 @catherinebensonphoto 🃏c/o @montecarlo_mil 🟨 @pharmacie_coffee_roasters #pinboard #pinboards #corkboards #round #loveofround #madebyhands #sussexmaker #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteredpinboards #fathersdaygift #coffelover #coffeelovers #coffee #butfirstcoffee #cafesdobrasil #upholstered #alwayscoffee #coffeshopdesign #coffeeshopvibes #cafeculture #homeorganiser #homeoffice #usefulobjectsmadewell

Up on the website, go get em! Useful objects, made well. 60cm upholstered cork pinboards, fabric backed & ready to hang, made by me in my Lewes workshop - £65 inc shipping. 📸 @catherinebensonphoto #pinit #pinboard #noticeboard #fathersdaygift #coffee #upholsterersofinstagram #coffeelovers #coffeelover #upholstered #walldecor #coffeegifts #coffeshopchic #homestudy #homeorganiser #wallart #madebyhands #womenwhocreate #upholsteryhands

I love love love when functional objects are also beautiful - this coffee sack is simply 👌 and I’m delighted to have given it another life, a revalued beautiful useful object, made well. 60cm upholstered cork pinboard, made by me, in my Lewes workshop - backed and ready to hang, up on the website later this week - coffee lovers, colour lovers, donkey lovers, this one’s for you! #pinboards #noticeboards #colourfulhomes #corkboards #coffeelovers #coffeegifts #coffeeuk #coffeeart #lovecoffee #colourlovers #homeorganiser #homeoffice #kitchenorganizer #upholsteredgifts #madeinsussex #lewesupholsterer #coffee #usefulobjects #madebyhands #upholsterersofinstagram #round #loveofround 📸 @catherinebensonphoto ☕️ @pharmacie_coffee_roasters 💼 @tradingpostcoffeeroasters

I’ve signed up over at Cara, hoping it will lead me to more of the beautiful & interesting things and less of the collagen supplement / lurid kaftans / floating otters, that are a thief of time. #upholsterersofcara #imtryingcara

More useful objects, made well. Coffee sack cork pinboards - 60cm, ready to hang, hand made by me in Lewes. Coming to the website soon. If you like them, holler, because it sure as hell is a little bit scary sharing new things! 📸 the lovely eye of @catherinebensonphoto Location care of the brilliant folks @pharmacie_coffee_roasters #coffee #coffeelover #coffeelovers #butfirstcoffee #makemineacortado #pinboards #noticeboards #coffeeuk #coffeeholic #coffeegift #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteredpinboards #madebyhands #madeinsussex #lewesupholsterer #womencreate #walldecor #wallart #homeoffice #kitchenpinboard #homeorganiser #fathersdaygifts #round #loveofround #coffeeroasters

New round things. Useful objects, made well and perfect for coffee lovers. 60cm cork pinboards, revalued coffee sacks, french elastic, platform cloth backed and ready to hang - hand made by me, in my Lewes Workshop. These will go up on the website this week, there are a number of different designs, I’m a little bit nervous, but also excited, I hope you like them. 📸 (By the brilliant) @catherinebensonphoto ☕️ @pharmacie_coffee_roasters - thanks to you for having us and lending your lovely walls 👝(damn no sack emoji) from the lovely folk @tradingpostcoffeeroasters #pinboards #pinboard #officedecor #walldecor #homeoffice #coffelovers #coffeelover #coffegift #coffeecoffeecoffee #coffeeaddict #ilovecoffee #madebyhands #usefulobjects #upholsterersofinstagram #coffeegifts #coffeegift #cafebrasil #upholsterytechniques #upholstery #madeinlewes #madeinsussex #round #imadesomethingnew

This type of learning is being utterly squeezed from the national curriculum - and I think that’s a flipping outrage. #makingmatters #makingfromscratch #excellentworkshopapprentice #useyourhands #learntomake #kidswhocraft #kidsareamazing #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #makingisgoodforyou #manywaystolearn #upholstery #pinboards #pinboardwizards #upholsterytechniques #upholsterytutor #artsmatter

Too many conversations recently with too many people who stopped using their hands at school “because my teacher told me I wasn’t any good at it” “I was always rubbish at that” - I’m so sad that so many people shut down a whole part of their selves & their expression and their opportunity for joy, simply because they were led to believe ‘creating’ was a pass or fail, something you could ‘do’ or not - and then that compounded by the damning idea that your experience with one form of creating was indicative of ALL forms of creating - can’t do pottery, well you wouldn’t be able to sew, glass blow, book bind … cos obvs if you struggle with Maths you’d be useless at Geography eh? Bloody hell! It makes me mad. It makes me mad because these tropes we award ourselves or are placed on us stay with us and keep us trapped, keep us & our lives small, make us fearful, and steal our capacity for joy. Its the doing-ness of it that provides the magic, there are so many thjngs to learn, experience, create, make, explore, practice, repeat, relearn, return, play, discover, imagine, reimagine, rediscover … go on use your hands! Stuck for an idea? Check out the courses @goodlifecentre or @westdeancollege or the listing on @craftcourses - you’ll find my upholstery workshops there, but there are simply HUNDREDS of brilliant things to do!! #useyourbloodyhands #upholsterersofinstagram #makeit #getmaking #learntoupholster #upholsterytechniques #learnmoderncraft #learntomake #makerscommunity #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #upholsterytechniques #upholsterers #upholsterytuition #modernupholstery #upholsteryworkshops #pinboards #makeandtake #makeandtakeworkshops #trysomethingnew #round #roundedby #footstools #makeyourown

All tools & materials provided, beginners welcome, lunch from @cacciaandtails included - a fun, friendly, upholstery workshop with an eye on design and sustainability - £225pp, 10-5 in the Main Studio @paddockartstudios in Lewes. You can book via my website - link in bio, via @craftcourses or send me a DM. #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteryday #learntoupholster #upholsterytaster #upholsterylessons #upholsteryteacher #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #upholstery #upholstered #upholsterydesign #modernupholstery #upholsterytechniques #learnupholstery #craftcourses #crafternoon #learntomake #footstool #footstools #modernfootstools #birchply #midmodfurniture #lewes #round

Make your own upholstered footstool workshop - Sat 8th June 10-5 Paddock Art Studios, Lewes - it’s not just humans that like to put their feet up 🐾🐾🐾 Small group, fun, friendly day learning modern upholstery techniques and making your own midcentur modern inspired footstool - all materials and tools for use on the day included PLUS a delicious lunch from @cacciaandtails - £225pp - Book Your Place now - link to website in bio, or DM/comment with any questions #upholstery #upholsteryclass #upholsteryworkshop #lovetoupholster #learntoupholster #learnupholstery #howtoupholster #modernupholstery #craftweekend #craftworkshops #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #upholsteryfabric #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #upholsteryinsussex #teachmeupholstery #footstool #footstools #birchplywood #modernfootstools #modernfootstool #round #useyourhands #learntomake #getcrafty #modernmakers #pouffe #pouffes

Upholstered footstools with birch frames, made by me in my Lewes workshop. Choose from 22 wool colour ways or I can make in your own custom fabric. Regular : 50cmD, 37cmH, £150 inc shipping Small : 40cmD, 37cmH, £130 inc shipping Made with natural and revalued materials. Useful objects, Made well. Order via the website or DM with enquiries. #footstool #footstools #upholstery #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfootstools #upholsteredfurniture #pouffe #putyourfeetup #madebyhands #birchplywood #birchlovers #modernmakers #footstoolstyling #modernfootstools #midmodern #midmoderncentury #midcenturymodernfurniture #mudcenturymodernhomes #madeinsussex #upholsterersofinstagram #upholster

Come and make your own upholstered footstool with me - just 2 places left for Saturday June 8 - it runs 10-5, small group, all materials and tools provided for use on the day. £225 per person, including lunch from @cacciaandtails - come and learn modern upholstery, have fun, and take home your very own footstool. We use sustainable and revalued materials, useful objects, made well. Book now to secure your place, via my website (link in bio) or DM with any questions or comment below - hope you’ll join me! #upholsterytutor #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryteacher #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterylessons #learntoupholster #learnupholstery #modernupholstery #modernupholsterytechniques #useyourhands #loveofround #round #footstool #footstools #pouffes #visitlewes #brightonworkshops #getmaking #creativeweekends #moderncraft #creativecourses #modernmakers #midmodhomes #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodernfurniture #birchplywood

I had a wander around Tate Britain this week and spotted this Henry Moore sketch amongst the permanent Collection, a sketch that I have never really taken the time to look at before, head previously turned by his big bronzes, stone carvings and maquettes - I love it and I think it stopped me and demanded my attention, as recently I’ve been reflecting on time passing, and the value of the time left to me, I’m not eloquent enough to avoid sounding trite from here on in, but simply it struck me that time spent ‘using my hands’ is a thing of great joy. #useyourhands #madebyhands #henrymoore #tatebritain #sketches #linedrawing #hands #makershands #artistshands #upholsterer #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #upholsterershands #makers #moderncraft #upholsterysussex #upholsteryteacher

A few reviews in from this weekends workshop … cue very large GRIN. My next workshop is a Make Your Own Footstool @paddockartstudios in Lewes on Sat 8 June, and if you’re not local (to me, as obvs you will be local to yourself, because that is how it works … ) I’ll be running it in London @goodlifecentre on the Sun 9th June and @westdeancollege Chichester on 2nd July - come along - use your hands! #upholstery #upholsterystudent #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterycourses #upholsterylove #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #learntoupholster #modernupholstery #moderncraft #footstools #pinboards #benches #makemineupholstered #round

Made to order by me, so that you can #putyourfeetup £150 inc UK shipping. H35cm, D50cm, 100% wool from recycled yarns, FSC Birch ply frames, filled with natural, revalued & recycled materials. Shipped fully assembled. * Can also be upholstered in customers own fabric - get in touch to discuss options #madebyhands #round #footstool #upholsteredfootstool #pouffe #birch #loveofround #upholsteredfurniture #coffeetable #interiorinspo #sustainabledesign #monochromelovers #customfurniture #colourlovers #madeforlifenotlandfill #madetoorder #madeinsussex #sussexmakers #upholsterersofinstagram #sussexupholstery #madeinlewes

A couple of spaces left on my 1 day Make Your Own Upholstered Footstool workshop Saturday 8th June - it’s a really fun & rewarding day. We work in the Main Studio @paddockartstudios , all tools and materials for use on the day are included, along with a delicious lunch from @cacciaandtails , no experience required, you choose your fabric colourways from a selection of 100% wools (made from recycled yarns) and we work together, at our own pace, in an informal and encouraging environment and everyone makes and takes home their own midcentury modern inspired birch footstool. We work with sustainable coconut fillers, and learn a mixture of modern & traditional upholstery skills. It runs 10-5 and is £225pp - (If you bring a pal it’s £210pp) - you can book on the website via the link in my bio, DM me or grab a Gull and strap a message to its leg and it’s likely the one that calls loudly from my chimney at 5am … Book Now! #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterytutor #upholsterylesson #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryteacher #learnupholstery #learntoupholster #usefuldesign #footstool #footstools #makeandtake #makeandtakeclass #useyourhands #loveofround #midmoddesign #madebyhands #modernupholstery #upholsterytechniques #round #birchply #sussexmakers #weekendworkshops #learntomake

Because that’s the point eh? I make footstools, pinboards, benches, I use quality sustainable materials and techniques that allow for use, reuse, repair, recover and longevity. I upholster other peoples furniture and I teach workshops. Got a project? Get in touch. #upholstery #repairit #reupholstered #reupholstery #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstered #upholsterytutor #upholsterer #footstools #loveofround #round #useyourhands #designwithpurpose #sussexupholstery #sussexupholsterer #pinboards #upholsteredbench #midmodhome

What an afternoon @paddockartstudios , 5 students, 4 novices and 1 rusty returner (Sorry Emma, obvs referring to your upholstery skills not you yourself!), all making these magnificent upholstered fabric pinboards - Special shout out to E & J, both 12 and whom demonstrated such a brilliant attention to detail, care and effort, love love love what they and each of the students created - my god this is a good gig 🙌🏻 guiding folk through an afternoon of making, using tools, choosing fabrics and finding the joy! And yes you guessed it, we did use @linwood_fabric velvets! #upholsteredfurniture #walldecor #sussexworkshops #round #useyourhands #learntoupholster #pinboards #noticeboards #pinit #sussexupholstery #lovemaking #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher

Five total beginners, never upholstered before, they came, they hammered, they laughed, they learnt, they asked excellent questions, they hammered some more, they went home with their very own “me-made” two seater upholstered bench, it was a brilliant couple of days at West Dean College, I love leading these make&take sessions and am always absolutely blown away by what the students achieve! #upholsterytutor #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredbench #learnupholstery #learntoupholster #getcreative #useyourhands

Learning is brilliant, it’s also a little bit exposing and scary, all ‘props’ to my student group this week for bringing the fun, the questions, the challenge and the engagement - you are ace! #uoholstery #upholsterylife #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryawareness #upholsteryawareness #useyourhands #learntomake #lewesupholsterer

I don’t always make people “use their hands”, sometimes, ahem, I do the upholstery for them! I loved working on these pretty chairs for the wonderfully talented sculptor @carawassenberg.sculpture using @pomilyprints (the design started as a potato print!) and was sourced from the ever excellent @haines_collection - I love the way the rectangles on the fabric mirror the cut outs in the wooden frames. The seats had originally been caned, but Cara wanted a softer more lux yet modern feel, and so I webbed the seat and built a base using rubberised coconut hair, calico and wadding and edge wrapped the top fabric for a more contemporary look - and yes of course I put a bottoming cloth on. I love the way they pop against that wall. If you have an upholstery or reupholstery project that you would like me to quote for - please get in touch, and let’s give it a new lease of life! #upholstery #upholsterer #upholsteryservices #sussexupholstery #lewesupholstery #lewesupholsterer #upholsterersofinstagram #modernupholstery #traditionalupholstery #useyourhands #traditionalskills #revaluedesign #lifenotlandfill #upholsteredfurniture #yourfurnitureyourway

I’m really lucky, I have always known the joy of making, I’ve been taught well : Prop Making at Central School of Speech & Drama @cssd_6 , Upholstery at the Thomas Calton Centre and then at @goodlifecentre under the excellent guidance of @loulourich - short courses with incredible makers & spaces including @hughdunfordwood handmade wallpaper & @eastbournestudiopottery plate making. But also as a kid, a mum who got us painting stones, making rag rugs, dyeing our hair, our clothes, chalk etching, candle carving, doll sequin pinning - so much encouragement from so many directions to use my hands, to try it, play with it, express it, find the thrill, find the joy, find the purpose, enjoy the process, celebrate the result. I hope I share even just a little bit of that luck with the students on my course here at @westdeancollege this week - I hope they have fun, learn loads, love the result, are compassionate with themselves as they explore a new skill - I can not wait to see what they make, hear the questions they ask & am ever grateful for the time and energy they have entrusted to me! Let’s do this! #upholsterytutor #upholsteryteacher #learnupholstery #upholsterersofinstagram #upholstery #upholstered #upholsteryworkshop #westdean #westdeancollege #learntoupholster #makeandtake #makeandtakeworkshop #learntomake #useyourhands #getcrafting #lovemaking #upholsteredfurniture #craftcourses #sussexupholstery #midcenturymodern #sustainabledesign

Quite fancy a coffee. These are for sale 60cm diameter, backed & ready to hang £65 inc shipping. DM if interested. #coffeelovers #upholstery #upholsteredpinboard #upholstered #giftsforcoffeelovers #coffeeculture #noticeboards #madebyhand #madeinsussex #useyourhands #coffeesacks #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsterer #walldecor

Just 2 places left for this Sundays Make & Take workshop @paddockartstudios - come and make an upholstered fabric pinboard 1-4pm all tools & materials for use on the day included. Plus tea/coffee/biscuits. We use modern and traditional upholstery tools to make a cork & fabric pocketed pinboard 50cm diameter using @linwood_fabric beautiful velvets. £115 per person, £100pp if booking for two! We work in the lovely Main Studio at Paddock Art Studios a mixed media creative space, full of pottery, life drawing and prints and the course is suitable for all. Pls book via the website or get in touch by DM or comments below. #pinboards #fabricpinboards #makeandtake #makeandtakeworkshops #learntomake #upholstery #upholsterylife #upholsterytutor #craftcourses #learnacrqft #learntoupholster #crafternoon #crafting #lewescraft #lewesupholsterer #sussexcrafts #useyourhands #circle #round #upholsterersofinstagram

Workshop Apprentice - to be continued … #round #upholstery #kidscreate #creativekids #kidswithskills #kidsmake #upholsteryforkids #pinboards #learntoupholster #whenyourmumisamaker #whenyourmumisanupholsterer #learntoupholster #circles #upholsteryrocks #fabricpinboards #kidswithtools #kidsthatmakestuff #kidsthatmake #trysomethingnew #artsaward

Prepping for the 2 Seater Bench course I am leading @westdeancollege later this month - it is such an incredible space and the Workshop Studios are the stuff of makers dreams, I am absolutely thrilled to be making, teaching and sharing this modern upholstered piece with the students and can’t wait to see which of the @linwood_fabric velvets they choose ! Bookings for this course are direct with @westdeancollege and yes you can stay on site, a proper makingmoon! #craftcourses #upholstery #westdean #westdeancollege #upholstered #upholsterersofinstagram #modernupholstery #sustainableupholstery #useyourhands #upholsterytutor #upholsterytutor #makeandtake #learntoupholster #upholsterer #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterysussex #getmaking #moderncraft

Just 2 places left for the Fabric Pinboard Workshop on Sunday 19 May - it’s such a lot of fun - swipe for reviews & for student creation - It’s just 3hrs, all materials and tools provided on the day, we work with beautiful @linwood_fabric velvets and everyone designs and makes their own ‘take home ready to hang’ pinboard - £115pp and as you’d expect tea/coffee and gingernuts included - we work in the main studio in the lovely @paddockartstudios in Lewes, just 15 mins from Brighton by train. Book via website thru link in bio or DM/comment for more info #fabricpinboards #fabric pinboard #round #makeandtakeclass #upholstery #craftcourses #crafternoon #craftworkshop #memade #useyourhands #learntomake #noticeboard #homedecor #craftfun #upholsterytutor #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryworkshop #learntoupholster #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #makeapinboard #walldecor #makeandtakeworkshops #makeandtakeworkshop #circle

Useful objects. Made Well. £150 inc shipping - made to order using natural, sustainable and revalued materials- choice of 22 100% recycled wools or I can work with your own Top Fabric. 37cmH, 50cmD. #footstool #footstools #upholstered #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfurniture #midcenturymodernhome #colourfulhome #putyourfeetup #round #sustainabledesign #madebyhands #pouffe

One day upholstery course with a #putyourfeetupguarantee - fun, friendly, informal. All materials and tools for use on the day included, plus a delicious packed lunch from @cacciaandtails We use natural, revalued and sustainable materials to create a midcentury modern inspired upholstered footstool - no experience required, your choice of colour way - come on #useyourhands - £225pp scroll for dates - workshops run 10-5 at the very lovely @paddockartstudios #upholsteryworkshop #upholsteryclass #learntoupholster #upholsteredfootstool #upholsteredfurniture #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsteryclass #upholsteryclasses #upholsterysussex #upholsterylewes #brightondaysout #getcreative #upholsteredfootstool #learntomake #footstools #footstool #midmodern #midcenturyhome #imadethat #round #midmodernfurniture #lewes #upholsterersofinstagram

Footstools, Pinboards, Benches, Workshops all listed and available to purchase & book on my website - link in bio - take a look, any questions give me a holler! My upholstery skills being significantly more advanced than my digital skills … hence no 🦖🦖🦖 with their feet up. #circles #round #footstools #pinboard #footstool #pinboards #upholstered #upholsteredfurniture #upholsteredfootstool #pouffe #pouffes #noticeboards #fabricpinboard #workshops #upholsterytutor #upholsteryworkshop #upholsterersofinstagram #upholsteryworkshops #upholsterylessons #upholsterysussex #upholsterylewes #sussexupholstery #creativeweekends #useyourhands #madebyhands #creativecourses #putyourfeetup #ottomanfootstool #walldécor #homeofficedecor