As part of a Furniture Restoration Course you will bring along 2 suitable projects which are in need of reveneering. If applicable this may also involve making & fitting stringlines, inlay and or marquetry.
All tools will be supplied
Veneers are available at my workshop and will be charged at cost
If the term "veneer" calls to mind furniture masterpieces with complicated marquetry designs or criss-crossing patterns of inlay, then you may think of wood veneering as an exalted technique reserved for only the most skilled woodworkers. On the other hand, if you were educated in the solid wood construction school of woodworking, you might think of veneering as low grade substitute for the "real thing."
The truth is, neither view gives a very accurate picture of the craft. Veneering is simply a method for decorating the surface of one material with another more attractive material. In the hands of an expert, it can produce some of the most remarkable effects in woodworking, but there's also plenty of room for beginners. Most veneering techniques, in fact, aren't all that complicated, and with just a few hand tools and with a little know-how you can have perfect results right from the beginning.
Booking A Furniture Restoration Veneering Course
For available course dates please click on drop down box on right of page. To see a list of dates for all Philip Hodge 2011 courses please look at the News page.
You can book all courses directly from this website. A stock control system is integral to the website so you can book a place on a course confident in the knowledge that space is available. Of course, if you wish to contact me before booking your course you are welcome to phone or email me with your questions. All course fees can be paid can be paid through the website via Paypal. You do not need to have a Paypal account yourself - just a valid credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by cheque then you can still reserve your place on a course by selecting the "email" option at the point of payment. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to me, and I will contact you to confirm your preferred payment method (card or cheque). If you would prefer to pay only a deposit of £100 at the time of booking with the balance of the course fee payable 6 weeks prior to the course then this too could be arranged with an "email" booking.
