Antique Furniture Care & Repairs

Cost £250

Duration 2 Days

This course is designed as a practical introduction to the care of antique furniture. It will cover specific areas of restoration which may reasonably be performed at home with few tools and without the need of a workshop or woodworking experience.

Students are requested to bring a maximum of three smallish pieces to work on. These will be discussed and advice and guidance given on how to approach their restoration. Time is set aside each day for students to work on their own pieces and it should be possible for this to include practising the use of many of the techniques covered during the course.

As this is a two day course it is likely that individual pieces will have to be completed at home. The aim is for the course to be practical, very informative and enjoyable.

There will be a supplementary charge for a basic polishing/finishing kit.

Course Name	Dates
Antique Furniture Restoration – care and minor repairs Skill Level: Beginner Students should bring small items of furniture to work on	2015 3-4 August 2016 16-17 July

Course Name

Dates

Antique Furniture Restoration – care and minor repairs

Skill Level: Beginner

Students should bring small items of furniture to work on

2015
3-4 August

2016
16-17 July

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Subjects Covered to include:

Re gluing loose joints and re-laying loose veneers
Glues to be used on antique furniture – preparation and use
Cleaning of old surfaces – A controlled approach to cleaning, including the reduction of stains and water marks
A basic guide to the making and application of shellac and wax polishes
Cleaning brass/ormolu mounts and fittings
The oxidation and colouring of new brass fittings
Woodworm – its life cycle and treatment
The day to day care of antique furniture