Bring your own furniture and repair/re-polish/refurbish it with the help of Anne Holden, a former professional furniture restorer. (click on her name for more details)  Suitable work would be small repairs, French polishing, stripping and re-polishing, surface cleaning and revival, replacing missing bits of veneer etc.  Upholstery is not covered in this course, but is offered as a separate course on 18/19 November 2010.

Bring as many pieces as possible as it may be necessary to leave stripped or glued furniture to dry for a period.

No previous experience necessary.  Tools are available for loan but bring your own if you have them and learn how to sharpen them.  Materials will be provided, but a small charge will be made if large quantities are used.

This course can involve standing all day and often some hard physical work (sanding by hand) but you will find it very rewarding.

Comments from participants:

I think I have found a real gem here.  Great facilities - one to one tuition on this occasion.  Lovely food and good conversation.  I look forward to another course in the future.  PR