Masterclass - Finishing & Polishing

Aspire and Succeed!

As a Master Carpenter and Joiner with over 40 years' experience specialising in designing and making bespoke handmade furniture and fine joinery for the discerning residential market, I have frequently been asked by my clients if I have ever considered passing on my skills and experience to woodworking enthusiasts. Consequently, I have developed a range of courses specifically for the beginner and home woodworker who wishes to experience the joy and creativity of woodworking.

I am currently designing the course for the Masterclass in Finishing & Polishing for Home Woodworkers and to gauge interest please click on the link below and complete the Enquiry Form. On this course I will show you how to achieve the level of expertise required to produce a truly well executed item, of which you can feel justifiably proud. These one-day courses are held at The Woodhall Institute of Craftsmanship near Guildford, Surrey where I am able to provide one-to-one instruction for up to four people at a time.

Outline of Finishing & Polishing Course for Home Woodworkers

Finishing and polishing is an essential element in the production of furniture. On the Finishing & Polishing course I will show you how to stain, polish and wax furniture using the following kits.

Furniture Repair Kit - Starter kit for common repairs

Purpose
The Liberon Repair, Renovate and Revive Furniture Kit contains all you need to repair, renovate and revive any small surface damage to the woodwork and furniture in your home.

Pack size

• 150 ml Furniture Paste Wax,
• 250 ml Wax and Polish Remover,
• 125 ml Ring Remover,
• 4 x 7g Ultra Fine Steel Wool (0000)
• Liberon Retouch Crayons (mixed)

This kit enables you to remove white ring marks, built-up wax and grime and to fill blemishes and scratches prior to finishing with a wax polish.

Liming Kit Complete

Purpose
Liberon Liming Kit enables you to transform an ordinary object or piece of furniture easily with a decorative limed finish. Ideal for beginners the starter pack contains everything you need to achieve a professional looking finish.

Contents

• 250 ml Liming Wax and Polish,
• 150 ml Neutral Black Bison Paste Wax,
• 100 g Steel Wool,
• Liming Bronze Hand Brush,
• Tack Cloth,
• Cotton Cloth

The total cost of the course is £250 and includes all refreshments lunch and the Liberon Furniture Repair and Liming Kits.

If you would like to register your interest in attending this course, please click here and complete the Enquiry form.

Course Dates for January 2012 - June 2012

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February

March

April

May

June

Handtool

Saturday 4th

Saturday 14th

Saturday 9th

Powertool

Saturday 21st

Saturday 10th

Saturday 26th

Kreg Joinery System

Saturday 18th

Saturday 28th

Saturday 30th

Router & Moulder

Saturday 7th

Saturday 17th

Saturday 17th

Finishing & Polishing

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