JAG-design

Established 1988

JAG-Design was founded in 1988 by Geoff Skinner, furniture designer, maker and restorer, and Shirley Watts, furniture restorer and upholsterer.

‘We started JAG-design to fulfil the desire we both shared for creating and making quality hand crafted items either from wood or textiles. We specialise in traditional and contemporary methods of construction whether its working with timber or textiles. Our varied craft skills and practical expertise enable us to offer a wide range of services. Quality and craftsmanship are at the center of all our work. We offer our customers a personal service and they are welcome to visit our workshop to view their commissions or restoration work.’

Geoff Skinner trained in woodwork and metalwork at Shoreditch College London in the mid 60s and taught at the Beacon School, Crowborough, Sussex, and at Rutland Sixth Form College in Oakham until 1980, after which he entered the furniture industry working in research, design and development. 

Shirley Watts trained at Scraptoft College Leicester as a Youth and Community worker with a special interest in community art, in particular working with young people teaching craft-based skills.