5 Day Professional Furniture Refinishing Workshop
£1,390.00
HOW TO ENROL ON THIS COURSE
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ABOUT THE COURSE
This 5 Day Professional Furniture Refinishing Workshop at our Cotswold workshop is designed to give the student the fundamental basics and in depth professional skills of French polishing, contemporary paint techniques, furniture redesigning and woodcare.
Each student will work on numerous pieces of furniture of their choice allowing them to go through the full process within 5 working days. In between refinishing your chosen pieces we will also have numerous sample boards to complete.
THE COURSE COVERS THE FOLLOWING:-
- French Polishing & Contemporary wood finishes –
- Health and Safety
- Polishing materials, tools and personal set up list Stripping, neutralising and sanding/wire wool techniques Staining and grain fillers
- Shellacs, touching in and waxes
- Brush and rubber techniques
- Aftercare
CONTEMPORARY PAINT FINISHING:-
- Health and Safety
- Concept mock up on paper – including colours, design, materials needed Materials discussion
- Stripping, neutralising and sanding/woodcare techniques
- Stain blocking, priming, knotting and undercoating
- Painting, rolling and cutting back techniques
- Finishes – waxes, varnishes, stains, oils, polishes
- Hardware discussion (student to bring hardware if needed)
- Staging and photography
- Start up business advice
The course is designed for groups of 1 to 4. Covid regulations in place. Get in touch for more details and to book your place.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
All power tools/hand tools, abrasives, masking, stain blocking and primers, brushes and wood finishes provided. Top coat paint choice, apron, mask and furniture to be provided by the student.
