Beginners' Contemporary Furniture Refinishing Class

Looking for new things to do in the Cotswolds? Come and learn all about contemporary furniture refinishing in the picturesque village of Blockley at this woodworking class!

In this all-day class, you'll learn the fundamental practical skills needed to paint and upcycle furniture to a professional level. Your teacher will pass on woodcare knowledge, demonstrate techniques and share handy tips and tricks that will allow you to sympathetically restore any piece of furniture — whether it’s with paint or naturally!

All you need to bring is a relatively small piece of furniture to work on, which will go through your teacher's professional process using acrylic eggshell due to its quick drying times. You'll also get the chance to discuss all types of paints with your friendly guide!

In this class, you'll cover:

• Health and safety.
• Concept mock-up on paper – including colours, design, and 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.

At the end of this hands-on workshop, you'll have a brilliant understanding of furniture refinishing and your upcycled piece to take home or give as a handmade gift!

Have a larger piece of furniture you'd like to work on? Check out OP Woodcraft's two day course.

This class is perfect for beginners -- no prior experience is required.
  All power/hand tools, abrasives, masking, stain blockers, primers, brushes and wood finishes needed to transform your furniture.
 

• Lunch.
• Top coat paint.
• Small piece of furniture.