Three Day Mid Century Modern Restoration Course

Get to grips with the fundamental basics and in-depth professional skills of French polishing, contemporary wood finishes and woodcare at this fun, three-day restoration course in The Cotswolds.

If you've got a piece of cherished furniture that could use a little love, this woodworking course is just the thing for you. Led by a friendly teacher, you'll take a mid-century modern piece of furniture back to its original state, or if a bit more adventurous, redesign it into a contemporary portfolio piece!

Each member of your group will work on one piece of their choice, allowing you to go through the full process within three days. In between refinishing your chosen pieces, you'll also have numerous sample boards to complete.

In this course, you'll cover:

• French polishing and 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.
• Guidance on the next steps if you want to take your skills further.

You'll finish this woodworking course with a brilliant understanding of furniture restoration and head home with your stunning piece, ready to display!

Have more than one piece of furniture you'd like to work on? Check out OP Woodcraft's five day course.

Beginner-friendly.
  All power/hand tools, abrasives, masking, grain fillers, stains, stain blockers, primers, brushes and wood finishes needed to restore your furniture.
 

• Lunch.
• Apron.
• Top coat paint.
• Mid-century modern piece of furniture.

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