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French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Description

This two day intermediate course at our Cotswold workshop is designed to give the student the fundamental basics and in depth professional skills of French polishing and woodcare. Each student will work on two small or one medium sized piece of their choice allowing them to go through the full process within two working days. The course covers the following – Health and Safety Polishing materials, tools and personal set up list Stripping, neutralising and sanding/wire wool techniques Staining and grain fillers Shellacs, touching in and waxes Brush and rubber techniques Aftercare The course is designed for groups of 1 to 6. If you wanted a bespoke package then we can mix and match with my painted furniture course to make sure you gain everything you need from the workshop. Get in touch for more details of our range of courses and to book your place.

What's included in the price?

All sundries needed to polish are provided. The furniture needs to be provided by the student.

Duration

14 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

OP Woodcraft

with Craft Courses since 2017

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Hearing impaired
Vision impaired
Limited mobility
Learning difficulties (SEN)
UK Holiday
Advanced/pro level
Stag dos
Hen dos
Parking provided
Corporate days out & team building
Tutor can travel
Intermediate level
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries

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Venue

77a Northwick Business Centre, , Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9RF

Reviews

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9 Jul 24'

Richard Bowser reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Lovely 2 days in the Cotswolds. Oliver has a very relaxed style , hands off style but helping whenever needed . We worked hard over the two days restoring 3 testing pieces of mahogany! They all look great and we have learnt some significant knowledge. To be a true French polisher you need more than 2 days but we both feel confident to have a go ! I recommend it "

3 Dec 23'

Peter Jordan reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Spent two days with Oli on a French polishing course. Thoroughly enjoyed it, everything explained and demonstrated really well. Would recommend this to anybody who likes working with wood professionally or as a hobby."

17 Sep 22'

Liz Bell reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Really satisfying course. I took along a box that I had made and a mahogany table to learn polishing old and new pieces and was so pleased with the result. Feeling confident to try pieces at home now."

14 Sep 22'

Mike Forster reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"I brought an inherited mahogany flip-top occasional table and a small sapele toolbox I had made. The table top was split, but Ollie jointed and glued it up, not without some frustration and hilarity in equal measure. The dovetails on the box were less than perfect but, undeterred, Ollie showed me how to fill the gaps and touch up the filler until one can scarcely tell it has been done. He is an excellent and patient teacher whom I can thoroughly recommend. Both my pieces are transformed."

6 Jul 22'

Nick Whitehead reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Ollie is a very good teacher, able to tailor his level of input to your skill level. I have been woodworking as a hobby for many years and learnt some important new skills. Highly recommended"

26 May 22'

Richard Waite reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Oliver is an excellent teacher with a wide range of experience and knowledge. The course is very hands-on and we all completed our selected pieces with expert guidance when needed. All materials were provided and explained and comprehensive course notes and a shopping list were provided after the course. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned exactly what I was hoping to learn, which was how to apply French polishing. I would recommend Oliver as a teacher to anyone interested in finishing/re-finishing wooden furniture."

14 Apr 22'

Harry Allen reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Just completed a 3-day French Polishing course. Thoroughly enjoyable. Oliver gives clear instructions and keeps a close eye on what you are up to, checking your technique. He was able to help repair and replace bits from my piece that had fallen off or broken with age. Oliver was very knowledgeable and calmly explained the processes (more than once, as required!). As this is a teaching event, I would advise taking one complex piece requiring several different skills to be learned rather than several simpler pieces where fewer skills are repeated."

2 Mar 22'

Dr William Gardner reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"A superb course. Oliver Piepereit was very welcoming when I arrived and was a patient and careful teacher, always obliging and willing to answer all questions. I am delighted with the results on various piano components that I took for practise."

28 Feb 22'

Mark, Salisbury reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Ollie certainly knows his stuff and has the workshop and equipment to provide a great training opportunity. I attended for 3 days and focussed on the French polishing of a table and chair, and the preparation and rejuvenation of 2 other items. Ollie explains, demonstrates and monitors to develop the skills you need to achieve great results. Apart from gaining new abilities I really got to know some pieces of furniture that I have owned for some years and taken for granted. My eyes have been opened to look at furniture in a new way with greater appreciation of the craftsmanship of the product, and the joy from the natural material that is "wood"."

17 Feb 22'

Simon B reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"My second course with Ollie and once again it was excellent. Ĺearned so much and was really pleased with the way my project turned out. Simon"

17 Feb 22'

Trish Neeves reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Working on a 2 day french polishing course with Ollie is both instructional and fun. I had already done a 1 day course with Ollie and it was because I had enjoyed Ollie's relaxed way of teaching that i decided to do another course. I am now hooked !"

22 Jan 22'

Elaine reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"I attended this course in November and was so inspired to do more furniture restoration as a result! As a complete beginner to all things wood Ollie was really responsive in answering my questions and helped me to decide which course would best suit my needs. I chose an ambitious piece of furniture to do up on the course (side board cabinet) but learnt so many techniques under the helpful guidance of Ollie: stripping down the cabinet, sanding, and french polishing - each step of the way Ollie advised on the best techniques (as well as health and safety advice) and I was so proud with what I achieved. Ollie was great at responding to my questions and giving me advice on further pieces after the course. The workshop is situated in a beautiful location, and I throughly enjoyed my time on the course and would highly recommend it!"

13 Oct 21'

Toby Parsons reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"There should be a rating of Excellent **. Ollie is a fantastic tutor and has so much knowledge and experience. He is so calm and has such a huge (quiet) passion for wood and its qualities. I was on a 2 day French polishing course and had some lovely pieces, all pretty old. When the instruction was that we are taking this back to the wood I thought OK you are the expert. He was so so right to take it all back and go through the whole process. I had three items and his advice was spot on, two (2) needed the full works and the third (3) needed waxing and buffing - I came home with the goods and my wife thinks I am a hero. Not possible without Ollie's calm and fabulously professional guidance and advice. It was the best two days that I have spent working on a craft project and I will continue with it and go back for another good course. Great location, great company and simply brilliant outcomes. I cannot recommend the course enough and Ollie's choice of workshop music, so calming. It's a fabulous mental health spa....effort and great results."

10 Aug 21'

Barnaby Swayne reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"A thoroughly enjoyable course, Ollie is professional, personable and patient, with the ability to teach in a clear and methodical manner. With Ollie's guidance, I managed to transform a small veneered chest of drawers, with pealing veneer, scratches, cup ring marks, and old wood worm holes, back to it's former glory, it was quite incredible. I would highly recommend."

2 Aug 21'

Sarah T. reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"I can highly recommend Ollie at OP Woodcraft. Ollie is highly professional, friendly and an excellent teacher. Ollie is extremely approachable and generous with his all of his knowledge and experience. I recently attended the 2 day French Polishing course and came away feeling so much more confident and with 2 fabulous tables which had been stripped back, stained and French polished to a high standard over the duration of the 2 days. Thank you Ollie and I hope to be back again before too long! ?"

14 Jul 21'

Mike Swaddling reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Ollie's course merits a rating above Excellent. He gave clear instructions just the once and then left me to have a go myself, before coming back and gently correcting or improving my efforts. He also adapted the course structure to suit my own requirements. I went there looking for a better way of presenting my finished restorations and I came away with that in spades, plus two restored items I am immensely proud of."

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Reviews

Richard Bowser reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Peter Jordan reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Liz Bell reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Mike Forster reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Nick Whitehead reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Richard Waite reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Harry Allen reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Dr William Gardner reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Mark, Salisbury reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Simon B reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Trish Neeves reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Elaine reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Toby Parsons reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Barnaby Swayne reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Sarah T. reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

Mike Swaddling reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

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