Guild of Traditional Upholsterers

The Guild of Traditional Upholsterers

The Guild was formed in 1987 by a group of enthusiastic, qualified upholsterers. Its main aim is to promote the craft of traditional hand-made upholstery, and to protect both the customer and the future of the craft and its craftsmen and women. The organisation exists to uphold standards in excellence in all areas of traditional work.

Upholstered chair

News

Guild AGM 2009

Last year the AGM event was held in the pretty Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden.

The day began with a conducted tour of the Gordon Russell Museum which celebrates the work of the renowned 20th Century furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell MC, and that of his Company over a period of 60 years, situated in Broadway, Worcestershire. We were lucky enough to have the Chairman of the Trustees, Ray Leigh, to act as our host and guide […]

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Official Journal

Official Journal

The official journal of the Guild is the "Strippers and Stuffers Gazette". This is usually circulated once a year, and contains an update on shows and events, news, articles and often some technical help of interest to all.

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Membership

Individual Membership

Membership is open to practising and qualified upholsterers of all ages, and people who have just completed their training are particularly encouraged to apply for membership.

Associate, Honorary and Corporate Membership

Various special levels of membership are open to people who, while not practising upholsterers, either work in allied fields, or have a particular interest in the traditional upholsterer's work.

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