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Print & Upholster
a collaborative Masterclass with Jessie De Sallis
BESPOKE SCREEN PRINT AND UPHOLSTERY
3 DAY MASTERCLASS
with JESSIE DE SALIS & LEIGH-ANNE TREADWELL
Early Bird Price £525
Jessie & Leigh-Anne had a wonderful Day last summer, dreaming up this collaborative 3 day Print & Upholstery experience for students to enjoy the best of both worlds.
During this BRAND NEW (!) 3 Day Masterclass, you will design, print, and upholster your own bespoke chair.
This is a rare opportunity to learn two crafts side-by-side and leave with a beautifully reimagined chair that is entirely your own.
As each participant will print up to 3 metres of fabric, Jessie’s printing tables accommodate three people at a time. This means there are 3 places available on Saturday, 6th June and 3 places on Sunday, 7th June for the printing day in Somerset.
All participants will then come together a couple of weeks later on 20th and 21st June at Bristol Upholstery Collective, where we’ll work as a group of 6 to upholster the chairs.
ONLY 6 places available!
DAY 1 - PRINT
Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th JUNE 2026
Set in Jessie’s beautiful Barn Studio at Yarlington House, Somerset, you’ll spend the first day immersed in design and screen printing.
(Lunch is provided)
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Design your own fabric or work with Jessie’s pre-prepared designs
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Mix your own colours and experiment with composition
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Print up to 3 metres of fabric, tailored to your project
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Bring your chair for consultation (see guidance below)
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Learn how to plan fabric placement to suit shape and scale
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Develop colour-ways and refine your design
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Measure up and prepare your fabric design for upholstery placement
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Choose trims, finishes, and details (including the option to print your own piping and buttons)
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Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere in a stunning English country garden setting (with optional pool dips if the weather allows!)
This day is all about play, exploration, and creating something truly personal and bespoke.
DAY 2 - UPHOLSTERY
Saturday 20th June 2026
At the Bristol Upholstery Collective studio, we shift focus to your chair.
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Bring your own chair (see guidance below)
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Be guided step-by-step through the upholstery process
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Make any preparations, adding an extra layer of oomph to the top-layer stuffing.
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Use a fire interliner to protect and strengthen in preparation for your printed fabric.
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Measure, cut and apply your bespoke fabric to the seat and inside back of your chair
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Learn professional techniques for recovering furniture
This is where your fabric and furniture come together into a cohesive vision.
DAY 3 - UPHOLSTERY
Sunday 21st June 2026
Return to Bristol Upholstery Collective studio to transform your chair.
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Attach the outside back and bottoming cloth
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Learn invisible hand-stitching techniques
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Adding any bespoke finishes
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Complete your bespoke design piece with expert support
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We invite Jessie to join us for a mini celebration and photo shoot with your marvellous creations!
You’ll leave with a finished chair that reflects your creativity from start to finish.
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A small chair suitable for recovering (e.g. cocktail chair, nursing chair, slipper chair, or a set of dining chairs)
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Your ideas, references, or inspiration (optional but encouraged)
Chairs should be structurally sound and in need of recovering rather than major restoration - send a photo to info@bristolupholsterycollective.com
WHAT TO BRING?
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All fabric and printing materials (plus practice cloth)
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Expert tuition across both disciplines
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Lunch on Day 1 in Somerset
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A truly unique, collaborative learning experience
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Day 1: Jessie De Salis’ Barn Studio, Yarlington House, Somerset BA9 8DY
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Day 2 & 3: Bristol Upholstery Collective Studio, Bristol BS59TQ
(Full travel details provided after booking)
LOCATION
This masterclass is perfect for:
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Beginners and creatives curious about textiles and upholstery
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Makers wanting to expand their skillset
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Anyone looking to create a one-of-a-kind, stunning furniture piece
No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and experiment.
WHO'S IT FOR?
WHY THIS IS SPECIAL
To design fabric specifically for a piece of furniture and then bring it to life yourself is a pure joy.
This course bridges the gap—giving you the skills and confidence to create something completely bespoke and unique.
This is a rare opportunity to learn two crafts side-by-side and leave with a beautifully reimagined chair that is entirely your own.
About Jessie
Jessie De Salis is a Somerset-based textile designer and screen print artist, known for her joyful, hand-printed fabrics created from her rural barn studio.
Originally trained in textiles, Jessie discovered screen printing during lockdown, when she began experimenting with traditional techniques using salvaged equipment in a makeshift studio. What started as a period of exploration quickly became a defining creative practice—one that allows her to oversee every stage of the design process, from initial concept through to the final printed cloth.
Her work is characterised by bold colour, playful pattern, and a deep connection to the natural world—drawing inspiration from shifting landscapes, flora and fauna, and the enduring influence of Bauhaus design.
Jessie prints all of her fabrics by hand in small batches, embracing the subtle variations and imperfections that make each piece unique. Working primarily with organic linens and water-based inks, her practice is rooted in a commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and slow, intentional making.
Now working from a Barn studio, set in her Granny's English country garden with her cousin in Somerset, Jessie has been featured in a range of interiors and print publications, and continues to build a distinctive body of work that sits between art, textiles, and interior design.
About Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Treadwell is an upholsterer and founder of the Bristol Upholstery Collective, known for her expressive, design-led approach to furniture.
With a passion for playful colour, bold combinations, and thoughtful detail, Leigh-Anne specialises in creating bespoke pieces that sit somewhere between functional furniture and individual works of art.
Her practice is rooted in traditional upholstery techniques, reimagined through a contemporary lens—often combining unexpected fabrics, trims, and finishes to bring new life to old forms.
Working closely with clients and students alike, Leigh-Anne is particularly interested in the relationship between fabric, form, and personality—helping others to make confident, creative decisions and develop pieces that feel truly their own.
Alongside her studio practice, she teaches upholstery with a focus on accessibility, collaboration, and creative exploration, supporting both beginners and emerging makers to build skills and confidence.
Her work reflects a belief in well-being through craft, individuality, and the joy of making something completely bespoke.