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Week 6: Post Hip op I’ve been training at home on smaller weights most mornings and also yesterday under the skilful eye of @serenabobowski. Practicising more core strength, balancing and alignment exercises with Serena’s amazing body conditioning programme #thebobowskimethod.

Progress is slow but steady. My Heartfelt thanks go out to Serena, and all of you for your support and recovery suggestions. x

#recovery #rehab #fitness #health ...

With each day I am slowly rebuilding my body’s strength, taking less heavy duty pain meds and Getting back up to speed on upholstery projects in my studio. Among which is this special piece I’m doing for @london_artist1 which will feature a special design by Sharon and printed by those Amazing folks @maakeuk .
My heartfelt thanks for the upholstery assistance , Morale support (and video) from @sombana.5

I can’t wait to show you how this turns out!
#upholstery #atelierrayclarke #bespoke #london #craft #furniture #art #design ...

It’s been exactly 4 weeks since my Hip operation and I’m currently going through my most extensive #restoration project-It’s a long process but as long as I don’t overdo it hopefully I’ll be returning to full strength (in my studio)soon thanks to the hospital physios therapists , and great friends, like @serenabobowski , who’s amazing pilates sessions (Check out #thebobowskimethod )amongst all the different types of rehabilitation, will get me back up to speed#operation #physiotherapy # Pilates #bobowskimethod #RestorationOfRay ...

It`s been a week of recovery (mainly at home with some nasty complications putting me back in hospital on Tuesday after the event) for me since last weekends wonderful @festivalofupholstery, held at the #Royalmilitaryacademy in Sandhurst.
My thanks go out to all who came to say hello. So so many lovely people and I was buzzing on some heavy duty pain meds too so please forgive me if I missed a photo op with you. Gutted I forgot to bring & wear my @AMUSF Presidential regalia -Definately not the sharpest tool in the box that weekend ..but I’m healing! Thank you @kirsty.lockwood and all the teams organising that event - you all absolutely smashed it!
Also gutted I missed most of @leighannetreadwell amazing talk and @zoepinkgorilla but did catch an amazing talk by @the_upholsterersdaughter and of course that wonderful address by @delythfd
My deepest and heartfelt thanks go out to my love @the_upholstery_cabin, who did a fantastic job of arranging the sound for our @sit_on_this_workshops podcast as well as lifting and carrying my bionic bod around all weekend as well as setting up what was probably our most successful live podcast to date with the lovely @heatherporterupholstery
Vicky, they broke the mould, besos Rxxx

If you didn`t or couldn`t make it down this time around hopefully see you at the next one(?)

#upholstery #SitonThis! #AMUSF #festivalofupholstery #guildoftraditionalupholsterers #worshipfulcompanyofupholders ...

Thank you @sonnaz_ for your beautiful book! With so many Amazing upholstery tuition books available my own library of upholstery books is growing and having a glow up #Upholstery #tuition #literature #sonnaz ...

Have you made or are you making any new(or old)additions, renovations or repairs to your creative workshop space during the holidays?

Earlier this summer, Vicky sourced for me a great MCM vintage sideboard from @fish4junk, and with some welcome help from her and #Bertiebeagle, we moved my old @ikeauk #expedia shelving unit from home to its new space in my studio- Perfect for my growing library of fantastic furnishing fabric books and swatches. Transforming my home and workspace in a matter of hours.

Its amazing how a making a few small changes to your envirnoment can make a BIG difference! X

#atelierrayclarke #studio #London #FabricStorage ...

No 2 days are ever the same.
Wasn`t up for covering my upholstery in fine sawdust plus it was really humid so I took it all outside
Thank @mirkauk for inventing #Abranet -I wish I could afford their complete extraction system and one or 2 of their premium sanding machines.
Even so, their abrasive papers are ingenious and work really well, even with my trusty Henry and current sanding equipment.

Check out our @sit_on_this_workshops podcast #Upholstery supplier series special about @mirkauk and their amazing sanding system (available on @youtube @applepodcasts and @spotifypodcasts )

#StreetSanding #atelierrayclarke #bespoke #london #craft ...

Have you been getting outdoors much this summer?
A large part of my summer so far has been spent on my customers rooftop terrace, creating outdoor seating pads in @wemyssfabrics #Dalby #Ocean fabrics.
At least 1 four-legged friend approves. #atelierrayclarke #bespoke #london #craft #chair #Pads #cushions #indoor #outdoor #wemyss ...

My heartfelt thanks for your hospitality as well as massive congratulations to Louise, @loulourich ,@Nickitarr and all the stage 1 & 2,s @the_amusf upholstery graduates @sussexupholstery .
Great standard of work on show with some lovely creative details. Also Loving your workshop/ studio environment..Hope you all get to enjoy some well earned R&R over what’s left of this summer! #upholstery #AMUSF #Awards #Sussexupholstery ...

Refurbish and recover of this #blanketbox #lid #seating in @linwood_fabric for @haynes.interiors #atelierrayclarke #upholstery #bespoke ...

Are you looking to learn a new upholstery craft skill?
There are a number of Superb AMUSF training centres around the UK.
In #London there are 2 places I know and cannot recommend highly enough. One of which,whose stage 1,2&3 students have produced such gorgeous work (which had totally blown me away)is @shoreditchdesignrooms this past weekend.
It was an honour to present your student awards.. Very Well done indeed! I’d also like to acknowledge and congratulate all the SDR staff — for building such a lovely, warm and joyful space to learn: You’re doing something special here. It shows in your Students work, and it shows in the confidence I see on each of your faces- SKILLS!! #Graduate #awards #students #Upholstery #craft #atelierrayclarke ...

Super busy week. Still much to complete. Thanks to @sg_upholstery for your assistance early on in the week. A couple more Antique dining room chairs (of 6)to complete , clothed in @houseofhackney #Palmeral in colour #Midnight / #green. ...