About Wells and White
At Wells and White Bespoke Upholstery, creativity and craftsmanship come together in a friendly, hands-on setting. Originally founded by sisters Jade and Amber, and now run by Jade, the school is all about sharing the joy of making. Learn traditional techniques to create beautiful, sustainable pieces. We help students transform furniture into works that last for generations.
Passionate about design
We believe great design stands the test of time. In a world where so much is made to be thrown away, we bring upholstery back to the heart of the home. With care, creativity and a bit of know-how, we revive old furniture, making it not just beautiful, but useful and built to be cherished for years to come.
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A love of making, passed down through generations
A Love of Making That Started at Home
Wells and White began as a small creative venture between my sister, Amber and me. We shared a love of craft, design and restoring beautiful things, something that runs deep in our family. We started with a small passion project and grew it into a busy upholstery school and studio here in Kent.
My journey with making started when I was little. Our grandparents, Nornie and Gandie, encouraged us to make things. Nornie sparked my love of fabrics and even bought us our first sewing machine while we were still at school. Gandie taught us woodwork in his garage. We spent weekends building our “masterpieces” and proudly showing them off.
Learning and Teaching
That early spark led me to study Art and Design Technology and then on to the Kent Institute of Art and Design. Later, I trained with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF), learning both traditional and modern upholstery skills.
Now, I run the workshop, working on commissions and teaching our AMUSF and leisure courses, with the support of my team of qualified upholsterers. I keep things relaxed and hands-on. Above all, it is about enjoying the process as much as the finished piece. I love seeing students build confidence and creativity with every project.
Our Workshop
Our workshop in Great Chart, Ashford, is home to our AMUSF-approved training centre. We run the diploma courses in addition to our leisure classes, and also take on commission work for homes and businesses. Whilst also teaching once a week for the AMUSF diploma at Shoreditch Design Rooms in London, one of the UK’s top upholstery schools.
Our workshop in Great Chart, Ashford, is home to our AMUSF-approved training centre. We run the diploma courses in addition to our leisure classes, and also take on commission work for homes and businesses. Whilst also teaching once a week for the AMUSF diploma at Shoreditch Design Rooms in London, one of the UK’s top upholstery schools.
I am so proud of how Wells and White have grown, from a creative idea shared between sisters to a place where people can learn, create, and be inspired.
- Jade, Founder & Lead Tutor
Meet Jade
Jade is an award-winning upholsterer with a love for fabric, design and a more sustainable way of living. She helps people see the joy in giving furniture a second life, proving that with the right care and creativity, almost anything can be made beautiful again.