Simon McIntyre, a furniture restoration expert and owner of Downland Restoration in West Sussex, spent last week with our students introducing them to the fine art of furniture restoration.
A wide selection of items were worked on, from a wooden frame for a dinner-gong
Dinner Gong Frame
Gong stand restored
to a revolving bookcase, drop-leaf tables and a varied selection of chairs.
Revolving Bookcase damaged
Revolving Bookcase Restored
Broken Chair Back Strut
Gosford Chair Frame Restored
A magnificent, large carved buffalo, damaged in transit from overseas, was also among the items to be repaired, filled, waxed and polished.
Buffalo patiently awaits restoration
Restored – and ‘Buffed’
Our students will continue to work on various projects as they progress through their nine-month course, with some of them hoping to specialize in the fine art of furniture restoration.