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