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Furniture Restoration - An Introduction To Furniture Restoration
Who can join this course
This KAE Studio course is designed for those attending purely for leisure purposes.
It is also aimed at those who have reached their permissible limit on our Tailored Learning progression Creative provision and do not want to move on to the range of Vocational or Accredited courses offered. This short 3 day course introduces the fundamentals of furniture restoration. Through your own restoration project, you will learn how to clean, stabilise and re-finish a piece of furniture. You will receive one-to-one support and advice for completing your restoration project.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting messy, aprons recommended.
A piece of furniture for restoration – this is to be pre-arranged with the tutor to ensure an appropriate restoration plan is created for each individual piece. Please note, this does not include upholstery. The tutor is a marquetry specialist if you are interested in working with inlay and veneer.
Students are welcome to bring their own tool kit. Specific tools and materials required for individual projects will be discussed with the students prior to the course.
Is this course for me
This course is suitable for beginners
Our Creative Intent
Creativity is an essential aspect of human expression and plays a crucial role in fostering well-being and a sense of purpose.
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident, imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.