Antique and Furniture Restoration Nepean Community College

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.

Antique Restoration and French Polishing St George & Sutherland Community College

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.

French Polishing City East Community College

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.

Furniture Restoration City East Community College

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.

Furniture Restoration City East Community College

Weekend

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.

Woodwork/Furniture Restoration Riverina Community College

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.