Upholstery Skills Retreat in Saumur France

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May 18 - 23, 2024

Group size: 1 - 4

Upholstery Skills Retreat

Saumur France

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May 18 - 23, 2024

Group size: 1 - 4

Ensuite accommodation
Your own room and ensuite shower room
Cremant on arrival
Welcome drink on arrival at the house
Welcome 4 course meal
Get to know one another and relax at the house on your first night
Breakfast and Lunch
Healthy meals using local produce
Basic supplies
Basic upholstery supplies for your project
Transport to Brocante
travel to and from Chinon Brocante market on Sunday
Personal Folder
A personal folder containing illustrations and details of skills used in traditional upholstery
Sparkling wine & snacks
at 5.30pm a daily offering of sparkling wine and snacks available after a hard days work in the workshop
Half day leisure
Half day for wine tasting or shopping or sight seeing

Travel to Saumur
Flights, train or car travel is not included. Please make own arrangements to arrive in Saumur. See more info here: https://www.lamaisontrumeau.com/en/1878739/map
Evening meals
To give choice and flexibility after spending the day together. A restaurant guide is available and use of the kitchen as you desire
Fabric
Please bring your own fabric or you can purchase fabric from a stock available with Mandy and Jacqui. Or purchase some vintage fabric at the Chinon Market

Day 1
Day 1
Saturday - arrival
Arrival around 5-6pm

Welcome drinks on arrival

4 course meal and getting to know the group
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Day 2
Day 2
Sunday
Spend morning at Chinon Brocante Market

Optional Wine tasting at a local Chateau

Lunch meal at La Maison Trumeau

Discussion and presentation of history of traditional Upholstery by Jacqui Jackson

Walk to Saumur and orientation to the town/restaurants
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Day 3
Day 3
Monday
Upholstery Workshop, stripping chair, webbing and seat padding

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How to identify when a repair is needed and top tips on simple repairs you can do at home
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Day 4
Day 4
Tuesday
Upholstery Workshop
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Day 5
Day 5
Wednesday
Upholstery Workshop
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Day 5.5
Day 5.5
Thursday

Flexible day to cover any remaining elements need completing for your chair before leaving in the afternoon. Depending on progress we can offer leisure time to see local sights, wine tasting or more work on your project

Lunch is offered at 12.30pm

Check out time is 4pm
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Day 1

Saturday - arrival

Arrival around 5-6pm

Welcome drinks on arrival

4 course meal and getting to know the group

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