The Guild Of Traditional Upholsterers
Events and Visits
The Guild have organised a series of visits to collections and suppliers to give all of our members an opportunity to meet fellow upholsterers and learn more about our beautiful craft. We also host an AGM and social event.
If you have any suggestions of places to visit, please get in touch with our Events Co-ordinator. We are always looking for new ideas.
Frederick Parker Archive
Fri 8th March 2024
10.30 am
£15
London Metropolitan University
Calcutta House
London E1 7QA
A unique and outstanding collection of almost 200 British chairs, ranging in date from 1660 to the present day. The collection also includes a substantial archive of related historical documents and artefacts.
John Boyd Factory
Thurs 23rd May 2024
11 am
£10
Higher Flax Mills
Torbay Rd
Castle Cary
BA7 7DY
A fascinating behind the scenes tour of a working horsehair fabric weavers factory where you will see all stages of the process from selecting the hair to finished product. Producing since 1837 using original historic looms, John Boyd is the only horsehair weaver in the country.
Past Events and Visits
Study Day
Postponed
We regret that we are unable to organise a Study Day this year.
2023 AGM
7th Oct
Folkingham Creative Arts
The Old School
7 Market Place
Folkingham
Sleaford NG34 0SE
The Guild's annual get together will this year be hosted by our Chair, Hannah Weston-Smith, at her newly opened school in Lincolnshire. We will have the usual talks, demonstrations, awards and AGM as well as a celebratory dinner and nearby visit the next day.
Frederick Parker Archive
Fri 24th January
10 am
£15
London Metropolitan University
Calcutta House
London E1 7QA
A unique and outstanding collection of almost 200 British chairs, ranging in date from 1660 to the present day. The collection also includes a substantial archive of related historical documents and artefacts.
