Meet the Team
These are the three people to run the design rooms, they are excited to help and look forward to chatting with you and your projects.
Master Upholsterer
David Scotcher
50 Years of experience working on commercial, private and theatrical commissions.
Founder
Janet Scotcher
Passionate about teaching sustainable skills to the community.
General Manager
Mia Upton
Master degree from the Royal College of Art in Textiles and is passionate about sustainability.
Master Craft Teachers
These are our teachers and we have a wide range of skills and the main they they have in common is their years of experience.
Master Seamstress
Collen Coleman
Over 30 years of experience in dressmaking and a particular interest in quilt-making.
Master Upholsterer
Rachel Elizabeth
Skilled upholsterer who restores furniture and teaches traditional as well as modern techniques.
Master Upholster
Jamie Butler
Several years of experience and brings creativity, energy, guidance which build skills and confidence.
Collaborations
We are a community space. We open our doors to host and help run events, provide studio space, and regularly collaborate with these people:
Sew Positive
Melissa Santiago-Val
Charity that uses sewing, upcycling, and creativity to support mental health.
Leather Worker
Corinne
Shares her passion for handcrafted leather pieces using traditional techniques.
The District
Alun
Combines creativity and strategic thinking to craft clear, original design solutions.