Africa Utopia: Upcycling Chair Workshop -14.09.14
The art of upcycling furniture meets the art of Nigerian parables in a workshop with Yinka Ilori.
Over six hours, learn how to mesh African fabrics, accessories and postcards with vintage European modernist furniture.
Upcycle your own chair accompanied by African-curated DJ sets and a Nigerian 'talking drum'. Leave with furniture inspired by a Nigerian parable.
Towards the end of the workshop, participants can present their work to the class. Attendees may also be chosen to take part in an exhibition featuring the work of past participants, curated by Yinka Ilori.
Artist and furniture designer Yinka Ilori has held live upcycling workshops for Milan Design Week, at the Old Shoreditch Station and at his studio in Clapton.
Beginners welcome. Tools and African-inspired fabric provided.
Please bring your own vintage chair and wear clothes suitable to work in.
Please bring water-based paint and water-based primer, suitable for painting furniture, if you would like to paint your chair.
You are welcome to bring your own fabric to upholster the chair if you prefer.
