Furniture Restoration
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
30h
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Duration
45 Days
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
In this furniture restoration course you will learn the basic principles and techniques for restoring multiple types of materials and creating do-it-yourself décor you can be proud of.
Whether you are interested in updating your own living space, creating an original furniture piece as a gift, selling an item that you’ve refurbished, or considering a business endeavor in the world of furniture restoration, you will find that after completing this course model you will have the tools, techniques, and tricks to let your creativity soar!
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About this course
In this furniture restoration course, you will learn:
The aesthetic principles of various historical time periods
What makes something an “antique”
Tips and tricks for finding hidden treasures
Ways to save money while furnishing your home, office, or any living space
How to safely work with various materials and chemicals
How to strip, sand, stain, and paint wood pieces
The best techniques for restoring coaches, chairs, and other upholstery items
Ways to update household items and novelty pieces so they become valued structures at a fraction of what you would pay in retail stores
In this furniture restoration course, you will learn:
The aesthetic principles of various historical time periods
What makes something an “antique”
Tips and tricks for finding hidden treasures
Ways to save money while furnishing your home, office, or any living space
How to safely work with various materials and chemicals
How to strip, sand, stain, and paint wood pieces
The best techniques for restoring coaches, chairs, and other upholstery items
Ways to update household items and novelty pieces so they become valued structures at a fraction of what you would pay in retail stores
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Subjects
- DIY
- Furniture restoration
- Restoration
- Woodwork
- Upholstery
- Design
- Wood carving
- Furniture Design
- Carving
- Design techniques
Teachers and trainers (1)
Teaching Staff
Tutor
Course programme
What is furniture restoration?
History of furniture restoration
Why restore furniture?
Antique versus modern restorations
Module 2 : Getting started
Choosing a piece to restore
Deciding on a concept or theme
Finding the rightsupplies
Taking safety precautions
Module 3 : Working with types of wood
Sanding and stripping the wood
Repairing cracks or scratches
Painting techniques
Staining, polishing, waxing and other finishing steps
DIY project: Dresser restoration
Module 4 : How to update upholstery
Types of upholstery to restore
Choosing fabrics to suit your décor
Removing the old upholstery
Cutting, sewing, and working with fabrics and foam
DIY project: remodeled dining chairs
Module 5 : Other restoration projects
Refinishing metals
Updating lighting fixtures
Working with mirror and glass pieces
Restoring clocks and novelty pieces
DIY project: old trunk or suitcase coffee table
Furniture Restoration