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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 ...

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#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
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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
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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🇬🇧
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#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
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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
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..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
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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
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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
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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
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