I have been an upholsterer for 45 years and a teacher for 38 of those years in Oxford. I hold a City & Guilds Upholstery Diploma and a Certificate of Education. Upholstery is my passion, and I’ve loved sharing my expertise with students, watching their skills and enthusiasm grow.

My in-person classes are now only available to existing students, but you can still learn upholstery through my detailed instructional videos.  

A big thanks to my students past and present for the support over the years

Watch my introductory video to find out about traditional upholstery 

http://youtu.be/wtUfymJsH8o


Learn Upholstery with My Videos

I have created a collection of upholstery and loose cover-making videos, providing clear, detailed instructions and expert tips to help you learn. These videos cover all the essential techniques needed for upholstery projects and are unlisted on YouTube which means they are only available by purchasing the links 

New! Victorian Ironback Chair – Now Available

A detailed 3-hour step-by-step instructional video covering everything from preparing the frame to buttoning and finishing.
 

When you purchase a video, you will receive:

 A private YouTube link

 Written upholstery techniques

Various handouts, including a short history of upholstery

Pricing & How to Purchase

• Full Collection (including the new Victorian Ironback Chair) – £60

• project video are also priced individually.  Go to video library and pricing page for details 

Payment

At the moment, I cannot take payments through the website. To purchase, please email me at jandonley13@gmail.com, and I will provide bank details for a transfer or PayPal details

Please note that the £30 mentioned on the introductory is historic.  Since then, I have added more videos