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Meet our Team

The passionate experts behind the Festival of Upholstery

Our team brings together decades of experience in traditional upholstery techniques, event management, and craft education.
Each member contributes their unique expertise to create an unforgettable celebration of upholstery craftsmanship.

Festival Committee
Festival Committee

The class of 25, now ready for action in 2026!

Heather Breed
Heather Breed

Heather's Upholstery

Lyndsey Hayes
Lyndsey Hayes

Riverbank Upholstery

Jamie McConnell
Jamie McConnell

Structured Code

Robbie Richardson
Robbie Richardson

Richardson & Paige Upholstery

Karen Arnold
Karen Arnold

@aberdeenupholstery
Mark Clemas
Mark Clemas

Francis Tracy Upholstery

@francistracyupholstery
Zoë Knight
Zoë Knight

Zoë Knight Interiors

Emmaline McConnell
Emmaline McConnell

Emmaline Upholstery

Manjeet Upple
Manjeet Upple

Cecily Benson
Cecily Benson

Creative Upholstery Classes

@the_upholsterersdaughter
Catherine Cracknell
Catherine Cracknell

Ivy Upholstery

Kirsty Lockwood
Kirsty Lockwood

Chair and Festival Organiser - Kirsty Lockwood Furnishings

Angel Nalbantov
Angel Nalbantov

Polly Waite
Polly Waite

Polliander

@polliander_studios
Lindsey Booth
Lindsay Booth

Box Upholstery

Sam Daglish
Sam Daglish

Studio52

Hayden Mackenzie
Hayden Mackenzie

Studio Hayden Mackenzie

Gareth Rees
Gareth Rees

AMUSF Director of Training

Festival of Upholstery

Celebrating the craft and artistry of upholstery.

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