Evening Courses
Morning & Evening Classes in South DublinFurniture Restoration
Course Overview
Learn to restore your antiques and bring them back to their former glory, using traditional materials and restoration techniques. Course delivered by Maurice Molloy, a Letterfrack furniture college graduate and chief restorer at Molloy Restoration. Class works previously completed can be viewed in the portfolio at https://www.instagram.com/molloyrestoration/
Bring along the item you wish to restore – all tools provided.
Course Outline:
Week 1 Introduction to restoration and antiques.
Week 2 Individual project assessment and discussion. Introduction to restoration materials, tooling and suppliers
Week 3 Introduction to different types of joints and joint repair
Week 4 Introduction to clamping and glues, correct methods and choice of tooling
Week 5 Introduction to carving and demonstration
Week 6 Introduction to cleaning, stripping, sanding and wood preparation
Week 7 Introduction to different types of upholstery, their uses and methods of repair
Week 8 French polishing theory and technique
Week 9 Polishing and waxing technique
Week 10 Furniture care and maintenance, waxing and oiling

Book your place on a Class
Book Wednesday Evening
Maurice Molloy
(Not available)
6.45 – 10.00pm
(10 weeks)