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French Upholstery Masterclass
with Armand Verdier




























































5 DAY MASTERCLASS
Saturday 23rd - Wednesday 27th MAY 2026 (TBC)
9:30am - 4:30pm
Interested? Please email info@bristolupholsterycollective.com
We are extremely proud and excited to welcome Armand Verier to Bristol Upholstery Collective...
Armand has a range of Masterclasses - we'd like to know which one you would LOVE to do here in Spring 2026.
Masterclass 1: 18th Century Dossier violoné / Louis XV Style, and médaillon chair backs.
Masterclass 2: Tabouret Carré (The apprentice first piece - sprung stool)
Masterclass 3: The Squab Cushion
Masterclass 4: Empire Louis XVI - Chair Arms
If we can't decide between us, we'll have Armand suggest his favourite!




Venue: Bristol Upholstery Collective
Date: 23rd - 27th May 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Duration: 5 Days Master Class
TBC
About Armand
Armand started his training in 1998 in Le Havre, Normandy, France. This was followed by two years at the country’s most renowned school of arts and crafts, the Ecole Boulle in Paris, as well as a period spent gaining practical work experience at New University in Buckinghamshire, England. His broad experience includes four years working for Angela Burgin, one of the UK’s leading experts in traditional upholstery. Now Based in Buckinghamshire, Armand spends much of his time working on private commissions, teaching worldwide, as well as collaborating with antique dealers and interior designers.
We are honoured to welcome Armand Verdier to Bristol Upholstery Collective for a 5 day intensive week of training in the Art of French Traditional Upholstery.
If you are a fan of traditional upholstery and the intricate, 'stitch perfect' works that bring a traditional seat structure, this will have you drooling. Armand is famous in the Upholstery and Antiques world for his incredible precision and Master Craftsman techniques in the Art of French Upholstery.
We expect this course to be full of fellow upholsterers and students, looking to expand their skill sets and spend a week with Armand at Bristol upholstery Collective, gathering knowledge and photos to enhance website portfolios to attract clients in the restoration and antique market.
The course fee includes, frames, all upholstery materials, tool hire, 5 days expert tuition from Armand, and refreshments.
