The House Directory LIVE at The Decorative Fair 7-12 May

There will be talks hosted by Interiors Journalist, Busola Evans, with special guests including Cox London and Edward Bulmer. There will be daily demos and workshops to enjoy and you can also pick up your free copy of County & Town House magazine!

NOTE* Although all events listed below are free, you will also require admission to the Fair, which can be booked (Price range £0-20).

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Opening Day - Panel Talks hosted by Busola Evans

2:30pm – How To Use Antiques In Interior Design

featured guests: Edward Bulmer (Edward Bulmer Natural Paint); Amy Eld (Rock the Heirloom); Sara Morel (Salvo)

4pm – Why We Invest In Craft

featured guests: Christopher Cox (Cox London); Jade Ilke (Craftworks Show); Tony O'Donnell (Catchpole & Rye).

- Appliqué Design Demo

Come to take a closer look at Hulse’s work combining traditional art techniques with a modern approach to appliqué design. Natasha creates three-dimensional, fabric artworks that are then upholstered onto walls and pieces of furniture. Each piece is considered to be a one-of-a-kind heirloom. Everything is made to order in the UK.

4pm: - How an Artist and Dealer Collaborate with Harald Altmaier X Vagabond

In conversation with Fine Art Photographer Harald Altmaier and Antiques Dealer Joe Chaffer (Vagabond). Come along to see Harald's works up close, find out about the creative process and collaboration between artist and dealer to create these extraordinary artworks.

6pm - The Marriage of Light and Art with X

Join us as we delve into the relationship between light and art. Led by Luke Thomas, Design Director at John Cullen Lighting and DKT Artworks, this session will unveil tips and techniques for how carefully considered lighting can be used to define a viewer's visual experience of art. We’ll explore DKT Artworks' mesmerising 'Flora & Fauna' bas-relief piece, elevating your understanding of how light can enhance and bring a piece to life at night. Switches and light box for the demo, supplied by Forbes & Lomax.

(TCDT) - Makers Arena Takeover

12 noon - Flower Drawing Techniques with International Fresco Painter, Sarah Hocombe.

Sarah is a fresco painter and illustrator, with a special interest in silhouettes. Her illustration work has featured on products for well-known brands. Sarah is an experienced Creative Dimension Trust Tutor, and was a Visiting Lecturer at UAL for many years.

12 noon - Furniture making with award-winning Emma Leslie

Emma is a trained Furniture Maker. As well as having her own practice as a designer and maker, she runs the New School of Furniture Making, teaching project based courses from her East London studio.

2pm - The Art of Passementerie with Wendy Cushing

Learn about the fascinating endangered craft of Passementerie - A talk and demonstration on the making of tassels and trimmings from one of the few remaining companies still producing trimmings for interior decorating and historical restoration. Wendy will be showing her restoration work for Windsor Castle and explaining the complexity of reproduing historical textiles. Shahnaz Aslam her assistant and tassel maker of 35 years will demonstrate how to make rosettes, tassels and tiebacks

4pm - Leatherworking with Candice Lau

Candice has a decade-long practice in leatherwork. From design and development, bespoke commissions, to teaching the art of traditional leathercraft.

– Marquetry demonstration

Come along to meet the talented conservator Elyse Vaudron demonstrating her marquetry skills in our makers arena. Specialising in the delicate restoration and conservation of furniture and decorative arts spanning the 16th to the 20th century. Elyse’s expertise includes veneer and boulle marquetry restoration, bronze cleaning, French polishing, waxed finishes, and more. When your fine antiques are in need of restoration, you’ll know who to call!

- Decorative Painting/Marbling Demonstration

Meet our resident decorative artist, Phyllis, with restoration experience in museums and churches, excels in replicating or repairing damage to marble, wood, or stone surfaces, whether genuine or painted. As a fine and decorative artist, she possesses a deep understanding of materials, crafting unique works such as verre églomisé, painted screens, bas relief panels, and more. She is a QEST scholar of marbling and wood graining, trained under master painter Pierre Beaudry in London.

Throughout the week of events we will be collecting donations for our charity partner,

Find out more about this wonderful charity initiative designed to give talented young people the skills and confidence to pursue a career in which core hand craft skills are prerequisite. Workshops are taught by Craft Specialists who are acknowledged leaders in their professions. The goal is to learn, experiment, gain confidence, take inspiration from the best, and have exposure to career opportunities.

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Clive Rogers – Stand M3 - Bespoke Rugs

Franklin & Hare – Stand M4 - Bespoke Upholstery and Re-upholstery

– Stand M2 - Artist

– Stand M7 - Everyday home accessories too good to hide

– Stand M10 - decorative painter

– Stand M6 - Providing made to measure curtains and blinds since 1995

The Rug & Carpet Studio – Stand M9 - Specialists in handmade rugs

– Stand M5 - lampshades

UC Studio – Stand M10 - Decorative Objects from Natural Wonders

The House Directory – Stand M1 - The Original Online Sourcebook - Supplier Showcase

The House Directory is a community of like-minded brands and individuals united by a shared vision. Our goal is to promote longevity in interiors by encouraging well-considered design choices, we aim to champion collaboration, quality and craftsmanship, recognising that the creations of our talented makers will be treasures of the future. The House Directory’s stand will showcase a selection of suppliers from our membership community, including:

Bronzino

Bruce Fine Papers

Coromandel Crewel

The Design Archives

DKT Artwork

Forbes & Lomax

Natasha Hulse

Wendy Cushing Passementerie

For over 20 years, has been the keeper of the best little black book of contacts for the decorating business. The essential tool for trade and public alike. Now you’ve found them, they will be your first port of call for sourcing interior designers, dealers, suppliers & services, products & makers. Est. 2001.

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The Spring Fair celebrates the double book launch of The Restoration Guide alongside The Salvo Pocket Guide

Pick up The Restoration Guide, a book about restorers, craftspeople and reuse, in collaboration with , the marketplace for architectural antiques. Discover the longstanding community of Salvo Code businesses in the accompanying Salvo Pocket Guide. Discover the joy and environmental benefits of designing with what is already out there.

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EVENT INFO:

Admission costs:

£20 p/p on opening day and £10 p/p on subsequent days

Free entry from 4pm daily

Opening Times:

Tuesday 7 May 12:00-20:00

Weds 8 - Thu 9 May 11:00-20:00

Fri 10 - Sat 11 May 11:00-19:00

Sunday 12 May 11:00-18:00

Free shuttles: Courtesy shuttles run between the Sloane Square Hotel and the Fair 4 x hour Travel info: Check travel details online at https://www.decorativefair.com/location/ Vehicle entry via Chelsea Gate (south side of Chelsea Bridge); limited parking on site

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Evolution London, Chelsea Bridge, London, United Kingdom