Learn how to restore and repair antique furniture, reviving original patination and finishes. Guided by master restorer Chris Booth, you will reduce furniture to component parts, clean and repair joints and match veneers, stringing for colour and quality, and revive brassware and other decorations. You can work on a piece of your own furniture – please submit photographs in advance of the course.
If you are thinking about joining a short course we are always happy to discuss which course or series of courses are appropriate for you. Unless specified, you will not need to bring anything else with you. Sensible clothing/footwear is advised.
The first day the course starts at 0900.
After the first day all courses run to the normal workshop times of: 0830 to 1730
Dates for the next courses are:
The Boat Building Academy houses living accommodation for nine students. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and reasonably priced, enabling people to live and work on Monmouth Beach for the duration of their course.
Rooms are reserved on a ‘first come, first served’ basis as people book their place on a course. We do our best to give priority to students on the 40 week Boat Building course. Should the accommodation be full, the Academy will, within reason, help people joining the longer course to find a suitable place to stay in Lyme Regis and the surrounding area.
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