Further Detail
This is a two-day beginners/Intermediate course designed to give the student the fundamental skills of French polishing and woodcare and to give them a hands on experience leaving them with the vital practical skills needed to refinish furniture professionally or recreationally. As this is a two-day class, there will be more in depth tuition enabling students to work on a bigger piece of furniture. Each student will have a design consultation with the tutor before executing it on a piece of furniture of their choice. The tutor will also make sure professional photography is taken so you’ll walk away with a portfolio piece and imagery.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners
Materials
Student to bring a piece of small to medium sized furniture (please contact the school if you are unsure whether your piece of furniture is suitable) Materials fees will be £30 per student
Please Bring
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
This is a two-day beginners/Intermediate course designed to give the student the fundamental skills of French polishing and woodcare and to give them a hands on experience leaving them with the vital practical skills needed to refinish furniture professionally or recreationally. As this is a two-day class, there will be more in depth tuition enabling students to work on a bigger piece of furniture. Each student will have a design consultation with the tutor before executing it on a piece of furniture of their choice. The tutor will also make sure professional photography is taken so you’ll walk away with a portfolio piece and imagery.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Health & Safety
- Materials and tools needed
- Design consultation
- Stripping and neutralising
- Sanding/removing residue
- Grain fillers
- Staining
- Stain block/Primers/Cutting back
- French Polishing process
- Aftercare
- Evaluation of final product and professional photograph
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners
Materials
Student to bring a piece of small to medium sized furniture (please contact the school if you are unsure whether your piece of furniture is suitable) Materials fees will be £30 per student
Please Bring
- Wear old clothing or an apron (if you don't have an apron, you can purchase one at the school)
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.