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In this course, Ernest 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). Ernest 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, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)

Class Dates (every other Saturday except during school holidays):
June: 27
July: 18
August: 1, 15, 29

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Class Dates
August: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 17:00

See Missenden School of Creative Arts’ Website for prices and to register:

https://www.missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/summerschool_2025.php

In this special course both wood carving and restoration students are welcome.  While the full course is five days, current students can contact the school and request specific days to attend.  Obviously, subscribers to the full course will receive priority but if there is spacy you may come for a single day, a weekend, or some other reduced time period.  Following is a description of the individual components to the course. 

RESTORATION:  In this course, Ernest 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). Ernest 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.  Note this is a time restoration students can bring larger pieces as they can leave them at the workshop for the entire course period.

WOOD CARVING:   Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Class Dates:
August: 27-31 (Wednesday to Sunday)

Class Times: 9:30-16.30pm 

Costs: £295

Regular students can buy a minimum of 2 days for £120

deposit: £120

Leather is one of the most amazing materials to work with.

Our Two-day introduction workshop is aimed at beginners interested in gaining a good basic understanding of the leather working skills & techniques used in making a variety of small leather goods.

Over the two days, you’ll be making 2 or 3 items, such a card holder, key-rings and a belt or a coin purse, (specific items can be chosen on the day.) These will show you the different skills and techniques required for leather working.

During the course,  you will cover the following:

• Different types of leathers and its uses
• Tanneries and suppliers
• Understanding the process of making leather goods
• Intro to pattern making.
• Cutting – Dyeing – Stitching and finishing the leather
• Beveling – Creasing – Burnishing and other skills
• Leather after care
• General Q/A

You will be shown traditional methods and techniques which you will then use to make your own items and take them home. The skills and techniques learnt will help jump start your leather working journey, in addition to all tools and materials to use during the workshop along with course notes and information including recommended reading and a list of suppliers, with an opportunity to purchase a full beginners kit to take home with you (contain everything what need to get started, fixed cost of £100).

Class Dates (Saturday, Sunday):
April: 12, 13

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £165 + £35 Material cost

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Class Dates :
August: 5-9

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 16:30

Price: Book through misseden abby

https://missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/courses.php?category=Z

In this course, Ernest 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). Ernest 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, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Class Dates:
July 22-26

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 16:30

For all those who cannot get enough of restoration work  we are offering a TWO day workshop.  So if you have a small project you want to work on, or you have some pieces you want to finish or you just love to learn new things concernng the restoration of decorative objects. We will be holding classes on the  20th  and 21st of August.  We look forward to seing you theer.

This is a special one off weekend of wood carving for our experienced carers.  Perhaps you want to finish off a project that you couldn’t complete during the regular term, perhaps you want some help in starting your next project, or maybe you want to sharpen your tools with our array of sharpening devices or maybe you just want to enjoy a weekend away from the day to day and to work on your favorite project, or you simply love carving SO MUCH that you couldn’t resist!!!!  Well this weekend is just the thing for you.

So instead of fighting the crowds and cancelations for a weekend get away to France, why don’t you settle on the Buckinghamshire countryside and a weekend of wood carving.

I look forward to seeing you.

Dates; 6-7 August

Time:  9:30 – 4:30

The instructor for this class is Candace Pearce who has been teaching the Jewelry Making classes at Bucks New University in High Wycombe for over 30 years. Over this time many of her students have gone on to become award winning designer/makers.

This course is designed to be an extra few days in the summer to allow students to continue their projects.

Class Dates:

AUG: 27-28 (Saturday, Sunday)

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £110

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

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:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start, unless we are able to fill the slot with another student.

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

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:
August: 8-12 (Monday to Friday)

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)