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In this course, Phil will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Paul will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Phil has most recently been honoured with full accreditation by BAFRA (British Antique Furniture Restoration Association).  This means that Phil has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates:  11, 18, 25 Sept, 2, 9, 16, 23 Oct, 6, 13, 20 Nov

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m..

In addition to working as a successful cabinet maker, Will Streule has run the Missenden School of Creative Arts and prior to that he taught at Reading College has designed this course to teach the major aspects of Wood Working. This course starts with an overview of common furniture woods and their qualities as well as the basic hand tools and how to sharpen them. Students will then be introduced to basic Wood Working techniques while each making a beautiful wooden box with a few options to suite all skill levels. Some of the skills students will be introduced to include: using a plane, using chisels to produce dovetail joints, turning, using a cabinet scraper among others. Finally students will try out different finishing techniques before choosing one to apply to their box.

Note the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.

Please note that we will not provide refunds if you withdraw less than two weeks before the start dated, unless we are able to fill the slot with another student.

Class Dates (every Monday): 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept, 5, 12, 19 Oct, 2, 9, 16 Nov (no classes on School Holidays).

Class Times: All classes start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m..