A continuation furniture restoration course for students to develop restoration skills and work on a small project of their own choice. It is suitable for students of all levels of ability and experience including complete beginners. Students will work primarily on their own projects at their own speed with guidance and support. Aside from individual learning activities the course will include introductory experience of French polishing, veneering, matching antique surfaces, elements of design style, wood recognition, dealing with holes and gas, reproducing missing mouldings and carvings, casting plaster resin, using tools and structural repairs. The course will be suitable for students of all levels of ability and experience including complete beginners. The course requires a certain level of manual dexterity.
Name: Furniture Restoration - Extra Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 10:01:24 Updated 20150720 10:01:24
The student will need to bring a small item of furniture that needs restoration. Due to short term storage difficulties, it is advisable that students discuss proposed projects with the tutor before term begins. Equipment required The student will need to bring a small item of furniture that needs restoration. Due to short term storage difficulties, it is advisable that students discuss proposed projects with the tutor before term begins.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing