Arts and Crafts courses Boroughbridge

...of gold leaf in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will find the process of gilding interesting and absorbing and will enable you to look at giltwood in a new light...

...An ideal introduction to the world of woodturning for anyone 'testing the water'. This popular, practical course is a grand introduction to the craft...

...Chair caning came to England in the 17th Century, when Charles II was given a chair containing cane panels which had been imported by the East India Company...

...Course Content Course students are invited to bring an item in need of repair/restoration. You will start by assessing work to be done. Commencing...

...of students proposed pieces. Students are taught correct procedure for stripping, neutralising, staining and polishing. You will start with stripping off old finish...

...You will then move on to how they are applied and the introduction to suitable woods for carving. Information on subjects to carve developed on to...

...• Finishing • How to develop and progress...

...on a Saturday will start at 8.30am and finish at 4pm). Lunch and refreshment breaks take place in line with the course schedule...

...The two day course will allow time to work on projects to learn these skills in a more comprehensive manner...