Furniture Restoration Workshops                   NOW OPENING

20% discount during September 2010

I hold workshops on traditional furniture restoration techniques. Participants learn the basics of antique furniture restoration and how such traditional methods and materials can be applied when restoring more modern pieces. We meet weekly for 3-hour sessions during which participants gain hands-on experience restoring their own pieces. A typical workshop experience is described by Carol Goldin in an interview with Essence Magazine, “Beauty Restored” (Ha'aretz English Edition, April 7, 2006).

Prior to joining the workshop participants select the project on which they want to work, keeping in mind that it should not be too large or too complex. Depending on the objects, topics covered are likely to include:

Restoring, repairing and refinishing

• Repairing the structure of broken pieces
• Replacing missing veneer, including marquetry (inlay), where appropriate
• Staining / color matching
• Finishing pieces with traditional French polish / waxing

Hands-on experience with tools of the trade

• Power hand tools: sander, router, jigsaw, drill, battery-powered screw driver
• Traditional hand tools: hand planes, chisels, files, back saw, mallets

Use of various materials

• Stripping materials
• Stains, shellac, beeswax, oils
• Traditional restoration glues
• Gesso

Water gilding and Special painting effects

Space in the workshops is limited to a maximum of five participants to insure that I can devote sufficient time every project being restored. If you are interested in joining please contact me for more information or to reserve a place.

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