Chair Restoration and Upholstery
Influences
A course by Lucia Giraudo , Upholsterer and Entrepreneur
Joined May 2020
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson I will tell you a little about what my influences are. As a furniture recycler I look for ideas from my colleagues all the time, I like to see the materials they use how they tell their stories and I love seeing the photos they take and especially the aesthetic look of each one. I am also open to see furniture anywhere, movies, books, fairs and even at my friends' house.”
In this video lesson Lucia Giraudo addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Chair Restoration and Upholstery. Recycle and refurbish your old furniture to give it a second life.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences I'll share with you what inspires me and my influences. Someone who deeply marked my creative path is Vir Escribano, creator of Aires de bohemia, a school full of magic where creativity was in the air. My first encounter with upholstery and furniture recycling was there. Every corner of the school was beautiful. When my classes ended, I said to myself, "This is what I want, to work and have a place like this." Years later, I accomplished that wish and I could contact her and meet her when she presented her book "Muebles recuperados." I approached her in all my shyness and admirat...”
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Course summary for: Chair Restoration and Upholstery
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking

Lucia Giraudo
A course by Lucia Giraudo
Lucia Giraudo is an entrepreneur from Argentina who, after a long professional search, found her calling in upholstery and recycling old furniture. Most of the knowledge and techniques she uses have been developed from her experience.
She is passionate about fabrics, textures, paints, and colors. She works on each project with special care and attention, adapting to the unique needs of each client. She enjoys giving a new life to furniture and keeping its history alive by updating them with new techniques and finishes.
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