Introductory Wood Finishing

• A 2 day intensive course for beginners and those wanting to improve their knowledge and technique. It is a practical and theoretical excursion into the world of wood finishing. This will include surface preparation, staining, French Polishing, grain filling, and wax finishing. On the course you will learn about the options for surface removal including who is legally allowed to buy & use paint stripper containing dichloromethane and then their competent & safe use of paint stripper containing dichloromethane under the Reach Enforcement Regulations 2008. Attendees who satisfy all these criteria will have the option to achieve an HSE certificate allowing them to legally buy & use DCM products (additional £25 course fee which can be paid for in advance, during or after the course). See http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/meetings/hseboard/2011/170811/paugb1153.pdf
   
•   You will learn to differentiate between a choice of finishing systems and practice their application. 

• Students will make up their own superior materials, such as wood stain, shellac , wax polish, & wax sticks and then be taught how to apply them to a supplied project.
   
• Most materials (including the course project) will be supplied within the price, but students will be asked to bring along some basic items.:- Airtight Tupperware container - min. 6" square x 3" high, 2 empty washing up liquid bottles (clean & dry), Pair of Marigold rubber gloves, Pair of safety glasses, Flat bladed wallpaper/paint scraper, apron or other protective clothing - Course aprons are available to buy for £12.50
   
• Course notes will be provided.
  
  No longer will you be limited to a big brush and a tin of varnish, as you are made aware of the different effects you can achieve by selecting different finishing systems.

• I strongly recommend that time and budget permitting you take both the Introductory & Intermediate course at the same time. This will both increase your finishing education but also save you money - see Special Offers for the bundle price.

         There will be a maximum of 8 students on this course

Booking An Introductory Wood Finishing Course

For available dates for this course please click on drop down box  To see a list of dates for all Philip Hodge courses please look at the Available Courses page.
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