French Polishing and Woodcare Course

Add a beautiful touch to your furniture with this fun, hands-on woodworking course.


OP Woodcraft
OP Woodcraft
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2 x 7 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £395 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Level up your DIY wood projects and learn the secrets behind French polishing like a pro at this fun, beginner-friendly course!
Hosted in the picturesque village of Blockley in the heart of the Cotswolds, this two-day woodworking course will help you get to grips with the fundamental basics and in-depth professional skills of French polishing and woodcare.
Your expert teacher will guide you step-by-step as you work on two small or one medium-sized piece of your choice, allowing you to go through the full process within two days.
In this course, you'll cover:
  • 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.
Whether you're looking for unique birthday party ideas for a creative friend or you need hands-on team building activities in the Cotswolds, you'll finish up with your beautifully polished furniture and a host of new skills.
If you wanted a bespoke package then we can mix and match with the painted furniture course to make sure you gain everything you need from the workshop. Get in touch for more details.
Never tried furniture polishing before? Check out OP Woodcraft's day class for beginners.
What you'll get
  • All sundries needed to polish your furniture.
  • Your polished pieces to take home!
Knowledge required
Beginner to intermediate.
What to bring
  • Lunch.
  • Two small or one medium sized piece of furniture.
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Location

77a Northwick Business Centre, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9RF

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OP Woodcraft
OP Woodcraft

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My name is Oliver Piepereit, and I’m a trained architectural interior designer with a passion for all aspects of arts, crafts and design. I’ve wanted to design and make on a small scale for many years, so I pulled away from the rat race and trained up in furniture design, making, restoration, refinishing and French polishing. Following my tuition, OP Woodcraft was formed in April 2014.
Life in the rat race was tiring, stressful, monotonous and took valuable time away from what is most important in my life -- family and health. Working in a practical, creative environment has sculpted a life that is low in stress with an abundance of escapism which I’m sure translates into my work.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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