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  • S2 Ep2: How do we Inspire a New Generation of Upholsterers? A chat with Libby Payne
    In this episode Vicky and Ray talk with the Young Upholsterer of the Year (2024), Libby Payne. Libby offers her valuable insight and thoughts on how to encourage young people to the craft as a career option.Bob Folds ScholarshipHeritage CraftLawson Wood Sponsors Links⁠Martins Upholstery Supplies⁠⁠BeA Group Ray Clarke Vicky GrubbSit on This!
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  • S2 Ep1: What is the Future of Upholstery? An expert lead chat with Vicky & Ray
    We’re back! And in this first episode of Season 2, Ray and I dive into some of the most exciting conversations we’ve had with the makers, suppliers, and innovators shaping the upholstery industry today—and tomorrow.This episode is packed with snippets from our live podcast recordings and interviews at the Furniture Components Show in Telford and the Hire Interiors Show in Cumbria. We talk to the people behind the products we actually use in our workshops and ask: where is upholstery headed next? *A heads-up: some of the audio isn’t as crisp as we’d like (live recording vs studio life!), but we’ve polished it as much as possible—we promise the content is worth it!* Huge thanks to all our brilliant guests:Chris from EnkevJohn from PathfinderTony and Paul from BeARachel and Clive from Cable & BlakeRhys from AE Sewing We got so much out of these chats, and we hope you do too.Sponsors LinksMartins Upholstery SuppliesBeA Group
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  • Ep 12: Upholstery in Adversity - the inspiring story of Stephen Ball
    In this final episode of the season, recorded at the HIRE Cumbria event in the Lake District, Vicky and Ray sit down with Stephen Ball of Cumbria Upholstery who' s incredible story proves that resilience knows no limits. After serving a horrific life-threatening climbing accident, Stephen rebuilt his future, turning determination, ingenuity and pure grit into a successful upholstery business in the North of England. Listen along with us in front of this live audience to his inspiring journey. Cumbria Upholsteryhttps://sites.google.com/view/hire-cumbria/homeOur heartfelt thanks go out to our sponsors for this episodehttps://www.bea-group.com/en/https://martinsupholstery.co.uk
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  • Sit on This! Presents: Chair Stories with Vicky, Episode 4
    In this month’s Chair Stories, Vicky sits down with student Sam, who shares her deeply personal journey through upholstery. After losing both her mother and father to COVID, Sam brought in her father’s cherished Parker Knoll wing chair, hoping to restore it. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about grief, resilience, and how the craft of upholstery—along with a love of books—has helped Sam find healing. Grab a cuppa and listen in.Fiction Prescription
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  • Ep 11: Finding Employment as an Upholsterer - The Journey of Linda from 7 Upholstery
    In this episode, we chat with Linda from 7 Upholstery. Unlike most upholsterers who are self-employed, Linda has spent the last 18 years working a 9-to-5 in the trade. So, what’s it like being employed as an upholsterer? How has her skill evolved over the years, and what has she learned along the way?  Join Ray and Vicky as we talk shop and dive into Linda’s unique experience in the industry.7 Upholstery⁠BEA Staple Guns⁠⁠Martins Upholstery Supplies
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Ray Clarke & Vicky Grubb are Upholsterer's with a deep passion for the craft of Upholstery, soft furnishings, textiles and interior design. In this podcast we delve into the world of our own upholstery business management while reaching out to broader industry representatives through great educational , informative and entertaining conversations . Whether you're a seasoned professional or beginner in upholstery , an interior designer, a newcomer to the furniture industry, or someone looking to transition into a creative career in Upholstery & Soft furnishings, this podcast is for you!
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