woodworking. Basic antique restoration and the finishes

🚀 Embark on a Timeless Craft: Basic Antique Restoration & Finishes 🎓

Welcome to the world of antique furniture restoration, where history meets your hands and creativity! In this comprehensive course titled "Old Furniture and the Finishes: Furniture Restoration," I, Jean Baptiste Van den Heede, with over 35 years of expertise as a cabinetmaker, am here to guide you through the fascinating journey of mastering the basics of furniture restoration.

🚀 Course Overview:

• Learning Objectives: Whether you're an aspiring professional, a hobbyist looking for a new craft, or simply someone fascinated by antique furniture, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills in the trade.
• Step-by-step Learning Pathways: From understanding techniques, selecting basic products, to preparing them, I will lead you through the process of restoring wood, ensuring you build a strong foundation in the art of conservation.
• Professional Workshop Setup: If your dream is to have your own workshop, I'll guide you through setting it up professionally. This includes selecting tools, understanding safety measures, and organizing your space for optimal creativity and efficiency.

📚 Hands-On Learning with Practical Exercises:

• Exercise Setups: Get ready to dive into a series of fundamental exercises that will familiarize you with the conservative furniture restorer's toolkit. These practical tasks are designed to reinforce your theoretical knowledge and help you develop a keen eye for detail.
• Supplementary Reading: To complement our classes, I've compiled a bibliography of essential books on furniture restoration. These resources will be invaluable for deepening your understanding and can be accessed through libraries or purchased for personal use.

👫 Time Investment & Pace: I recommend dedicating at least 3 hours per week to immerse yourself in the techniques and products taught. By gradually mastering these, you'll begin to appreciate and enjoy the process of restoration work. The course content is rich enough to keep you engaged for years, depending on the time and dedication you invest.

🎨 Diverse Projects & Future Learning:

• Specialized Workshops: From restoring chairs to reviving painted furniture or learning how to varnish with shellac, each course offers a unique focus area within furniture restoration.
• Sustainable Furniture Transformation: Learn how to give new life to old wooden windows and repurpose furniture.
• Enhanced Skillset: With my other courses in Carpentry, Joinery, and Marquetry, you'll have a comprehensive toolkit that will benefit your restoration endeavors.
• Course Offerings: Explore my current course offerings:
  • BASIC CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
  • MANUFACTURE YOUR CARPENTER'S BENCH (with technical drawings and downloadable wooden parts!)

🎉 Join a Community of Wood Enthusiasts: I hope to share my passion for woodwork, which has enriched my life for more than three decades. Let's embark on this journey together, bringing character and charm back to life through the beauty of antique restoration.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need further guidance. I'm here to help you every step of the way. Happy restoring! 🌳💫

• Jean Baptiste Van den Heede, Cabinetmaker