3 Day Mid Century Modern Refinishing-Restoration Workshop
£595.00
HOW TO ENROL ON THIS COURSE
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ABOUT THE COURSE (MOST POPULAR)
This 3 Day Mid Century Modern Refinishing-Restoration Workshop is designed to give the student the fundamental basics and in depth professional skills of French polishing, contemporary wood finishes and woodcare. It’s also our most popular course.
You will take a Mid Century Modern piece of furniture back to it’s original state, or if a bit more adventurous, redesigning into a contemporary portfolio piece (see portfolio for inspiration).
Each student will work on one portfolio piece of their choice allowing them to go through the full process within 3 working days. In between refinishing your chosen pieces, we will also have numerous sample boards to complete. It’s our most popular course.
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
- Finishes – varnishes, stains, oils, polishes
- Brush, rag and rubber techniques
- Aftercare
- Photography
- Start up business advice.
This 3 Day Mid Century Modern Refinishing-Restoration Workshop is designed for groups of 1 to 4. Our Craft School based in Gloucestershire has 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, grain fillers, stains, stain blocking, primers, brushes and wood finishes provided.
Lunch, top coat paint choice, apron, hand gel, mask and furniture to be provided by the student.
