A dedicated upholsterer with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience, and a strong focus over the last decade on training and education within the craft. DHaving been deeply engaged with the AMUSF Diploma and the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers Advanced Diploma, as well as upholstery education in the United States, I have developed a reputation as a clear and engaging communicator. I have lectured extensively both online and in person across the UK, Europe, and the US. Passionate about preserving and advancing traditional skills, I have worked tirelessly to promote the craft, raise standards, and support the next generation of upholsterers through high-quality, accessible education.
Upholstery of select pieces for clients, with focus on design led origin.
Lecturing through online tuition on furniture history and design.
Research on historical process in the trade.
Teaching of practical continual development to semi and professional Upholsterers.
Writing of Upholstery courses for American Professionals.
Focus on American upholstery processes and tailor tutoring to have direct relevance to the American Market.
Organising other tutors.
Teaching content.
Oversees day to day management of the school
Student registration and intake
Timetable planning and how the curriculum is offered
Planning of lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within a learning environment.
Teaching of Syllabus
Teaching the AMUSF Diploma.
Upholstery in the ajoined workshop.
Upholsterer in all aspects of domestic work.
Part time Upholstery Tutor.
All aspects of Upholstery mainly to the trade. providing service to Interior Designers, Antique dealers, Embassies and Museums.
Making of new furniture from concept to the final piece.
Designing of new furniture.
Restoration.
Actively nurturing trainees and helping find suitable roles when leaving the company.
Cabinet making, producing work to in house design and that of customers.
All aspects of Upholstery mainly to the trade. providing service to Interior Designers, Antique dealers and domestic clients.
Making of new furniture from concept to the final piece.
Designing of new furniture.
Furniture restoration.
Part time Upholsterer
Production Upholsterer
Domestic Upholstery
Upholsterer. Frame making. Furniture design. Cutter. Sewer.
Trainee Upholsterer. Predominately traditional upholstery and fabric walling.
Trainee.
Divan springing, Mattress making.
Deliveries
Trainee Upholsterer in all aspects of domestic work.
Trainee Restorer. Cleaning, polishing and basic restoration.
Excellent hand-skills
Very strong attention to fine detail, quality and consistency
Dedicated to working to high standards
Extensive knowledge of design history with particular focus on seated furniture
A natural communicator with the ability to adapt his teaching methods to each individual students requirements
Enthusiastic regarding the trade, with a passion to promote it to a wider audience
Student Rep -Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2017-2020
Editor- Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2019-2023
Chairman-Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2020-2022
Vice Chair-Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2022-2024
Examination Secretary-Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2022-Current
Journeyman Secretary-Guild of Traditional Upholsterers 2022-Current
Recipient of the Master Upholders award 2023
Recipient of the Ray Usher Travel Bursary 2023
Freeman - Worshipful Company of Upholders 2024
Director, Training Centre Representative- AMUSF 2024-Current
Member of the Trade and Education Committee- Worshipful Company of Upholders 2024- Current
Freeman - Worshipful Company of Upholders 2024