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The course was hands-on from the start all materials provided, Tutored by Matthew starting with different stains and making up 3 staining boards,each student was asked to bring along items of furniture to work on.
We were shown how to strip and prepare the items using stopping to fill holes and repairs,staining with various water,spirit and oil stains to match the rest of the piece.
We were shown the stages in French polishing from making a rubber and fad and how to use them,filling-in, fading colouring,coating and bodying.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone starting out French polishing under the guidance of Matthew with his knowledge and helpfulness.
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- Thaxted
- 5 Days
...to take the subject more seriously, perhaps as a source of income, you will find this course invaluable.We recommend that you bring at least two items of furniture with...
...to take the subject more seriously, perhaps as a source of income, you will find this course invaluable.We recommend that you bring at least two items of furniture with...
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The course was hands-on from the start all materials provided, Tutored by Matthew starting with different stains and making up 3 staining boards,each student was asked to bring along items of furniture to work on.
We were shown how to strip and prepare the items using stopping to fill holes and repairs,staining with various water,spirit and oil stains to match the rest of the piece.
We were shown the stages in French polishing from making a rubber and fad and how to use them,filling-in, fading colouring,coating and bodying.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone starting out French polishing under the guidance of Matthew with his knowledge and helpfulness.
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- Thaxted
- 3 Days
...Everything you need will be provided on these courses and in addition you will be given a set of course notes to take home with you. The various techniques...
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- Thaxted
- 3 Days
...basic principles over three days. Students will be taught the popular six-way caning pattern on a simple chair seat. All materials will be provided together...
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- Thaxted
- 2 Days
...Individuals who wish to learn how to carry out small veneer repairs to older furniture. No previous experience is required. The two day Veneer Repair Course...
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Money well spent on this 4 day veneering course starting out with the different types of veneers and how to process the rough cutting and laying arranging methods and going on to veneering a box with inlay and banding.
All materials provided, tutored and demonstrated by Matthew with his helpfulness and knowledge
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This is an excellent course with fantastic accommodation available on site. Very friendly, helpful people. I would highly recommend any of Paragons courses. I plan to go back for another course
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- Thaxted
- 3 Days
...The box will be decorated using all the above techniques including the production of a simple fan inlay. We will look at the veneering of larger items...
...The box will be decorated using all the above techniques including the production of a simple fan inlay. We will look at the veneering of larger items...
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Money well spent on this 4 day veneering course starting out with the different types of veneers and how to process the rough cutting and laying arranging methods and going on to veneering a box with inlay and banding.
All materials provided, tutored and demonstrated by Matthew with his helpfulness and knowledge
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This is an excellent course with fantastic accommodation available on site. Very friendly, helpful people. I would highly recommend any of Paragons courses. I plan to go back for another course
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- Thaxted
- Advanced
- 3 Days
...mop Colour matching Everything you need will be provided on these courses and in addition you will be given a set of course notes to take home with...
Reviews on Paragon School of Furniture Restoration (3)
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Recommended
French Polishing
Terry Silverton
Veneering
Terry Silverton
Veneering
Georgina Webb
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Description
Short Courses in French Polishing, Decorative Veneering, Chair Caning, Gilding and Furniture Restoration at our rural Essex Furniture SchoolThere is great satisfaction in transforming a tired piece of furniture back into an impressive thing of beauty. At Paragon, everyone is encouraged to learn how to achieve a truly professional result whatever their background and experience. We work from first principles and develop every subject carefully, stage by stage. All our courses are open to everyone and no previous experience is ever assumed. Our classes are quite small and individual attention is always available.We are situated in smart premises in the centre of the historic town of Thaxted in the heart of rural Essex where we are accessible and easy to find. We offer en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation to our students within the school building with twin or single occupancy.
