Blue Mountains & Surrounds 6 Gang Gang St, KATOOMBA
Repair or strip that old piece of furniture. The course covers upholstery, French polishing, cabinet repairs, history, appreciation and evaluation. Bring a small piece of furniture and turn it into a masterpiece.
Transform items obtained at local sales into prized possessions and acquire the art and skill of applying the original method of polish to woodwork. Complete items that will become lifetime treasures. Small items of furniture can be purchased from the tutor at a reasonable cost. Chemical baths and varnish are used. Bring along any object that will fit into your car boot or purchase items of furniture from the tutor at a reasonable cost. Future equipment needed will also be discussed first night.
Advance your furniture restoration skills as you transform your piece of wooden furniture into a treasured heirloom using traditional techniques to produce a high gloss finish with a deep colour. Prerequisite: Furniture Restoration course.
Sydney Eastern Suburbs Park & Power Ave, ALEXANDRIA
Evenings
In this course an experienced craftsman will show you how to use paint stripper safely and responsibly, how to mix stains and all about electric sanders. You can sand your piece to a silky smooth finish prior to applying shellac using a swooge. Cleaning and waxing furniture, fixing squeaky furniture with glue, how to recognise different types of wood and safety in the workplace are also covered.
In this course an experienced craftsman will show you how to use paint stripper safely and responsibly, how to mix stains and all about electric sanders. You can sand your piece to a silky smooth finish prior to applying shellac using a swooge. Cleaning and waxing furniture, fixing squeaky furniture with glue, how to recognise different types of wood and safety in the workplace are also covered.
Learn from an experienced tutor the techniques for effective woodwork projects or furniture restoration. Transform items obtained at local sales into prized possessions or start a new woodwork project with the help of our tutor.