Learn the timeless art of French polishing and restore your antiques with expert tips, hands-on techniques, and trade secrets.

Join us for an engaging workshop where we’ll delve into the art of French polishing, a time-honoured technique that has been breathing new life into antique furniture since the mid-1700s. With over 70 years of combined experience, we’re excited to share valuable tips, tricks, and trade secrets to help you restore your antique pieces to their former glory.

What You Will Learn:

Introduction to French Polishing: Understand the basics and its importance in antique restoration.

Assessment of Antique Furniture: Learn how to identify common issues in antique pieces and strategies for addressing them.

Cleaning and Preparation: Master the correct methods for cleaning and prepping furniture for polishing.

Mopping and Coating: Discover techniques for applying polish evenly to achieve a flawless finish.

Sanding and Padding: Get hands-on experience in sanding and padding your piece for an exquisite shine.

Mixing Colours: Explore how to mix and add colours to your polish to match your antique’s original aesthetic.

Reviver Secrets: Learn about our homemade reviver using a top-secret recipe—a must-have for any French polisher.

Blemish Repair: Understand techniques for repairing blemishes and chips to restore your furniture’s beauty.

Removing White Rings: Find out how to eliminate stubborn white ring marks and the best waxing methods to maintain your pieces.

Repair Methods: Gain basic insights into repair techniques to ensure your furniture stands the test of time.

Acceptable Furniture for the Class

Please bring small antique items only. Suggestions include:

  • Antique dining chair
  • Small antique side table
  • Antique stool
  • Antique jewellery box
  • Antique writing slope
  • Antique locker

Important Notes

No Modern Furniture: This workshop is focused exclusively on antique pieces.

Limited Storage: All furniture worked on during the workshop must be taken home at the end of the session, as storage facilities are not available.

Dress Code: Please wear old clothes! French polishing can be a messy process.

Additional Information

This workshop provides a broad overview of French polishing but does not cover in-depth topics such as stripping furniture. The agenda is full, so please arrive early to make the most of your experience!

We can’t wait to share our passion for French polishing with you. Come ready to learn, connect, and transform your antiques into stunning pieces of history.

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Dates: March 8th, 2025
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Venue: The Rediscovery Centre
The Boilerhouse
Main Street
D09 HK58 Ballymun

Ticket Price: € 130.00

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