Spending my Saturday and Sunday stitching @kvadrattextiles #Sonar3 to the sounds of “Skrillex Basement set in the studio” .. How have you spent your weekend? Much love Rxxx
#TBT: My heartfelt thanks to all the lovely people at @chase_erwin_textiles for inviting me over and to all the lovely people who attended on Tuesday this week to host an Upholstery Master class during #Focus23 at the Chelsea Design Centre. Guests were treated to Canapés and prosecco while I enjoyed discussing aspects of the craft and recommending @the_amusf training centres and upholsterers (Goto www.amusf.org for your nearest)to newly established interior designers looking for quality craftspeople to execute their clients vision
#atelierrayclarke #upholsterymasterclass #chaseerwin #event #masterclass #upholstery #Focus23 #chelseadesigncentre #Upholstery #Craft #AMUSF
Afternoon peeps. Hoping you’ve all had a great weekend. Just delivered the final cushions and put together this sofa, covered in #SacredSinner, designed by the amazing @thepurplefinch, digitally printed onto plush Velvet FR (with thanks to @lemonheadprints for the speedy turnaround) for a great local customer.
My thanks to @raetextile for her assistance and to @heritagecomponents for finding me suitable “Petite” hardwood bun feet, from which I applied a custom wood stain, sealant and beeswax polish to.
Yes It did take alittle longer than planned(I’ve had a lot on) However, my customer is super pleased with it so Jobs a good ‘un.
Anyways… back to the studio.. Enjoy the rest of your day you lovely people! Rxxx
#AtelierRayClarke #ThePurpleFinch #Upholstery #FurnitureArt #Art #Design #Modern #Furniture #Velvet #Bespoke
How can something so simple-looking be so tricky to do?? creating brand new but shaped seat and backrest pads for this pair of chairs isn’t just a simple case of slapping some foam n’ fabric on wood, no sir!
Gluing layers of 6mm plywood into the shape dictated by the suspension and back rails takes time, patience and a shed load of clamping, then you’ve got to cut it to shape to allow for the thicknesses of fillings and fabric. Then there’s using the right bolts & T-nuts and the right combination of composite foams, wrapping in polyester skin wadding, stockinette and Calico before cutting,shaping and fitting this gorgeous Boucle, made from recycled materials from @romo_fabrics .
Hopefully the client will appreciate the work when they’re used in their outdoor rooftop private seating area.
Thank you @gillianglovermusic and Matt @officialthe_the for all their patience and Custom, Thanks to @jane.latchford.272 for hooking me up with a great local wood merchant and to @raetextile for all her assistance yesterday.
Thirsty work today.
Hope you’re still good. Onwards..xx
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Outdoor #Chairs #romofabrics #Boucle #Upholstery #softfurnishings #Shoreditch #London
Just thought i’d share something other than my work with you all this morning. Whatever you journey you’re making this morning- Remember.. It’s not just about the destination, enjoy your journey!
Much love and peace to you all!xxx
THANK YOU to all the new followers to this page and my other bespoke furniture/Art page. @arc_atelier_ray_clarke and my collaboration with @the_upholstery_cabin @sit_on_this_workshops.
Here’s a short(ish) reintroduction for new followers:
I provide a bespoke upholstery service and create bespoke furniture art, featuring my own printed textile designs, all from my studio based here in Bow, east London.
Every stitch,tack,staple and sketch I create with love and passion for the craft and wish to give my deepest thanks to all who give me the opportunity to express my art through this craft of upholstery and soft furnishings. Although I’ve been practicing upholstery since 2006 it’s only recently, in 2015, through finally achieving getting my own illustrations and designs first seen on #BBC TV’s @monfornothing show, that my work continues to reach larger audiences. This continues to be my longheld wish to bring together all of my experiences in art, design and now upholstery & craft into my current projects, producing truly original works of furniture art.
I thank you all for following and stay tuned: PS: There are still a few episodes still yet to air next year, featuring yours truly from the most recent series of #salvagehunterstherestorers season 6 (as well as previous episodes still available to watch on @questtv and @discoveryplus,
This year I’ve had some great help from current upholstery students, who in turn I have been giving (I hope valuable) work experience.
Even though I have achieved some great milestones throughout what has been difficult past few years I still feel I have so much to do: This time of year always has me thinking of ways to improve my processes, knuckle down and focus on the type of work I know I have it within me to do. Hopefully with your support and help I can achieve this. Big hugs to you all and thanks again for all your custom and support! Rxx
Photo: @benwedderburn
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #rayclarkeupholstery #Bespoke #Upholstery #Softfurnishings #chairs #sofas #footstools #ottoman #monkeyprints #cameleons #crookedvultures #textiles #prints #Craftedwithlove #London #Design #Loveforthecraft
#SitonThis! #madeinuk🇬🇧
#TBT to the start of this week, where I was invited by @alexlawdesigns to see @schoolofupholstery and was given a whirlwind tour of his impressive facility. I was so enthused and inspired I forgot to Film an “ending” on this short vid. My thanks to @manjupple @the_amusf for the video footage while I (wished) I could of chatted with Alex for Days..Congratulations for creating such an impressive workshop/creative/learning space.
#Upholstery #Skills #Learning #craft #amusf #SchoolofUpholstery #Sewing #machines
Outdoor cushion covers finally ready after a delay looking for the right type of outdoor PVC Mesh and working out I needed a metre more fabric after a miscalculation during the estimate before receiving the original cover, known after deconstruction.
I think I need a holiday.
My thanks to @wemyssfabrics for swift supply of #Laureston #spa fabric.
My thanks also go out to @raetextile for all her assistance (Hope you are both enjoying your well-earned Holiday).
#ARC #Atelierrayclarke #Outdoor #Seatcushion #Covers #Softfurnishings #Sewing #Stitching #PVC #Mesh
Delivery today of a finished #Orbis #Daybed by #LuigiColani in gorgeous @camirafabrics #Cragganflax for the amazing force of nature that is the artist @susannedietz.studio .
Many thanks to her partner David for helping me install this back at their #Hackney hideaway.
Many many thanks too to @raetextile for all her help and assistance throughout the process. Blinking knackered this afternoon with still much to press on with in my studio. Hoping you are all having a great day nonetheless and thank you for all your continued support! Xx
..Just giving out a special shout out, Big love n’Hugs to @whiteley1760 for my engraved shears which myself, @the_upholstery_cabin and all our students received on our first @sit_on_this_workshops course.
Don’t cut corners without these!
Have a great weekend!
#AtelierRayClarke #cuttingshapes #Stitching #Upholstery #softfurnishings #London
Busy day today: Picking up customer commissions, as well as this plush velvet from @lemonheadprints, featuring this gorgeous print design by amazing artist @thepurplefinch .
Big Thanks to @raetextile for being a top drivers mate today, ripping down back in the studio and this little video. Nothing but good happens when you’re around good people. #grateful #ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Modern #Upholstery
With 3 days to go until our @sit_on_this_workshops event, It’s been a real challenge to get some customer items finished in time. My heartfelt thanks go out to @raetextile for all her help and support while I’ve been preparing to ship tools and equipment down for the event.
Among projects ready for collection are this cute pair of stool tops ready for @metalmorphosis__
I hope you’ve all had an easier Thursday afternoon. xx
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Modern #Bespoke #Vinyl #Magenta #stool #tops #Bodypiercing #Studio #SitonThis! #London #Bournemouth
It’s been a while since i’ve posted on this page. Truth to tell there are multiple reasons for this: Making last-minute preparations for our @sit_on_this_workshops with @the_upholstery_cabin starting next Monday,
also- (and this is going to sound weird) I awaited a new backdrop so I could shoot newly finished pieces, like this seat cushion, featuring a detail of my #chameleon print, combined with feelings of overwhelm anxiety and at times, #impostersyndrome over events while just getting on with current projects around the workbench and travelling between #London & #Bournemouth, While feeling at times some residual grief as it’s getting closer to the anniversary of Mums passing. It’s been a lot. I’m OK though. I hope you are all OK too!
Much love and Hugs to you all and thank you for all your continued support!!.xxx
#atelierrayclarke #ARC #SitonThis! #Upholstery #softfurnishings #Seatcushion #Conservatory #Chair #Design #Print #textilesdesign
My sincere thanks to @odette_elliott_london for all their custom, patience and support. This chaise originally came from @squint_studio. It’s a real shame I don’t seem to see much of Squint these days. I have always been in awe of their choice and use of colour and textures.
Every piece that comes across my studio doors teaches me something about the practice of my craft and this piece is no exception.
Anyways , this statement piece - now with all new seat panels, chosen by my customer, which will soon be brightening their home, Hoping these images will also brighten your grid on (maybe)another #humpday
My heartfelt thanks to @raetextile for all her help and continued support.
Big love to you all xxx
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Modern #Upholstery #Bespoke #Patchwork #chaise #London #SquintLondonLtd #Pop #patchwork
This week has been all about the vinyl: Vets clinic on Monday, and now completing three more body-piercing treatment tables, with new composite foam fillings and a bright pink Crib 5 Vinyl, for @metalmorphosis__ new studios. Lots of stripping, stitching, stapling and reassembly. My heartfelt thanks go out to @raetextile for helping me with these. I look forward to seeing these in situ.
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Contract #Upholstery #Bespoke #Modern #bodypiercing #Studio #metalmorphosis #pink #vinyl
#london #SitonThis!
My Thanks to @irvinginteriors for Letting me work alongside him Replacing the covers on this out-of-town job based in Brighton For a veterinary Clinic.
Straightforward though it was It’s a pleasure to watch and learn how other master craftspeople handle “contract” upholstery jobs. Treated to a fine Brighton Fish n’ chips after work too Thank you @irvinginteriors and @wovenbywendy.
#ARC #irvinginteriors #contractupholstery
#Skills #Paybills
#Vetinary #Clinic
#brightonbeach
#Craft #SitonThis!
Those Fantastic, Lovely, Amazing people over @martinsuph are supporting @sit_on_this_workshops by giving us some goodies for our students goodybags!
If we haven`t said thank you before may I say on behalf of both @the_upholstery_cabin & I from the bottom of our hearts
THANK YOU!! @martinsuph for that Personal touch!xx
This event is shaping up to be quite something. we still have a couple of tickets left so If you want to come spend a week down in Bournemouth with us get her shares on and book!(Link in Bio)
#SitonThis! #ARC #Theupholsterycabin #Upholstery #workshop #5day #goodybags #education
Afternoon folks!
Posting on this page has been even more intermittent while Vicky @the_upholstery_cabin and I are gearing up for our event @sit_on_this_workshops next month. I think we`re almost at capacity-maybe there`s one space left- If you`d like to fill it and enjoy a week of craft down in Bournemouth,hit us up in our DM’s.
In the meantime may I present a simple dining room chair we did last week for @odette_elliott_london, covered in Customers own fabric from @designersguild.
My thanks to @raetextile for all her assistance
Have a great week! Much love & Hugs xx
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Modern #Upholstery #designersguildfabric #London #diningroom #chairs
#SitonThis! #Tickets #Available
