Welcome to Jan Donley's Upholstery Classes website. If you want to learn traditional or modern upholstery or how to make loose covers in Oxford you have come to the right place
I have been working as an upholsterer and loose cover maker for over 27 years, holding a C&G qualification, and as well as teaching I take private commissions. I love my work and especially sharing my expertise with others. I am a qualified teacher, holding the certificate of education in post compulsory education and have also worked for many years as a teacher trainer
My prices are very competetive starting at £4 per hour - £88 for a 2 hour 11 week term making my classes a much better deal than the local adult learning service
I offer several different options for those wishing to learn upholstery in Oxford
Tuesday morning group sessions
Tuesday afternoon group sessions
Tuesday evening group sessions
Wednesday morning group session
Individuals and small groups in my workshop
All the classes except the Tuesday afternoon class are currently full but please do get in touch if you are interested in joining a class. Details of the waiting lists are on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday pages
I will be taking a gap year from Easter 2013 - Sept 2014 when I plan to resume my teaching but as whole day teaching approx once a month instead of the current termly teaching - more details next year!
I also can provide gift vouchers for any value to suit you that can be used in any combination of the classes on offer
To find out more about these options and see photos and comments from students click on the links above. To find out how the group classes are run, what you will learn and what you need to bring along click on 'the classes'
On the 'photo page' you can see more photos and comments from the students
You can find my contact details on 'contact me'
Join one of my classes and you could upholster a beautiful chair like this
