COURSE DETAILS
Winter Term 2012. Dates

 

  • Mondays: 9th January to 2nd April
  • Tuesdays: 10th January to 3rd April
  • Wednesday:11th January to 4th April


Class Times

  • Mondays 1.30 to 4.30
  • Tuesdays: 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30
  • Wednesdays: 9.30 to12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30

Further classes may be inaugurated by popular demand

In order to gain valuable expereince in a wider aspect of antiques, suitable visits may be arranged in addition to the regular classes

Cost £10.00 + VAT per session

 

Topics covered on an individual basis may include as appropriate :

    • History of furniture and period styles,
    • Tool maintenance
    • Joints, Inlays,
    • Finishing,
    • Staining,
    • Caning,
    • Rush seating
    • Timber, its varieties and uses,
    • Adhesives,
    • Veneers,
    • Mouldings,
    • Turning,
    • Decoration,
    • Polishing,
    • Upholstery

Most Students have a treasured item or project to engage with.
Whilst all the necessary tools are provided on site,
many people like to bring along some of their own favourite hand tools.