Furniture Restoration and French Polishing
<p>Work on your own furniture and learn the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling.</p><p><h3> Furniture Restoration and French Polishing – Sydney Course </h3></p><p>
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<p>Work on your own furniture and learn the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling.</p><p><h3> Furniture Restoration and French Polishing – Sydney Course </h3></p><p>
...<p>Work on your own furniture and learn the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling.</p><p><h3> Furniture Restoration and French Polishing – Sydney Course </h3></p><p>
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Work on your own furniture and learn the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling.
Furniture Restoration and French Polishing – Sydney Course
Work on your own furniture learning the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling. Tutor is a specialist in repairs, restoration, and French polishing.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across northern and western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol today or enquire now!
Course Outline
Topics covered:
- Stripping
- Preparing of surfaces
- Small repair jobs
- French polishing
Course Outcome
- Students will gain the confidence, skills and knowledge in furniture restoration and french polishing techniques – so that they are able to complete small or large projects at home.
What to Bring
- Confirmation letter
- Pen and paper
- SMALL furniture items eg. coffee table or chair (in good condition and ready for polishing).
- Paint stripper – 500ml. Purchased from Bunnings: Recommended: Diggers/Carlington. Do not purchase a cheap paint stripper
- Methylated spirits
- Rags – Recommended: White cotton fibre. Tea-towel size. Bring 2-3 each week.
Special Note: Clothing to bring:
- Vinyl gloves
- Apron
- Wear comfortable clothing and well supported (closed-in) shoes
Prerequisite: Desirable
- No previous experience required. Students with basic and advanced skills welcome.
Important Information
- As there is restricted parking, larger item projects will require students to negotiate with others to assist carrying their projects to the class.
Delivery Mode
- Class is held in a large room, using flat tables. Class is a mixture of practical work and demonstration.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across northern and western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol today or enquire now!
Course testimonials:
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Pheroza said: Ron is an AMAZING Teacher - loved this class and will be back every term it is offered. Ron, is incredibly generous with his knowledge, materials - what a legend. (There was no remote learning - it was all face to face and simply excellent).
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Alan said: The opportunity to learn a new skill under the teaching of a very skilled and knowledgeable teacher. Nothing was too hard for him.
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James said: I most enjoyed Ron's relaxed syle of tutoring - he has a solution for every restoration problem, and is able to pass on his great knowledge, while gently instructing and encouraging students to develop their own skills.