Over the three days a huge variety of British furniture
is viewed. We focus on a comprehensive range of
topics with the aim to equip you with a more in-depth
knowledge.
These topics will include:
Dating furniture and learning styles
Recognising fakes from the genuine article
Understanding different wood and other materials
Recognising adapted and transformed furniture
The art market and secrets of the trade
Identification of different materials
Techniques of faking
Investing wisely in antiques
The course has no more than eight people and serves
to be as interactive as possible. Each day is structured
to combine theory with practical work. Pieces of theory
are followed by the opportunity to handle and inspect
closely parts and examples. In addition your new knowledge
is put to the test when examining different items of
furniture. Many people have commented that they enjoy
this detective work and application of most of all,
and the interaction with other members on the course.
The twenty or so examples of furniture we look at are
as varied as the people, that is half the fun!
The course is held at Pitscandly Farm, in a bustling
workshop, where fine items of furniture are in the process
of getting restored and conserved. We look into different
sides of restoration and talk about new and old methods
and their advantages.
People are normally fascinated at the behind the scene
work which we carry out. The more complicated the job
the more fun the challenge.
The three day course starts at 9.30am daily
and finishes at 5pm, all stationery is provided.
A delicious lunch is provided daily with wine,
this is a perfect time to digest the morning’s
work and ask questions.
The three day course cost £345+Vat = £405.37
Th four day advanced course costs £745+Vat = £875.37
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required
to reserve a place, with the balance payable four
weeks in advance of the course.
To register for a course please complete the registration
form in COURSE
DATE
Courses have been attended by the Art and Antiques
Unit of Scotland Yard, antiques dealers from different
fields, collectors, and guides of stately homes,
farmers, and many other enthusiasts including
a helicopter pilot!
Other subjects we look at over the
three days;
We look at words used in the trade
Different chairs and learn to date them
Characteristics of wood, how and what they
were used for
Construction of furniture
Different tools and how they were used
Brassware and other ironmongery on furniture
Furniture designers and how they influenced
the market
Auctions and how to buy wisely
Comment "Thank you very
much for having me on your course. You have a
great set up and I found the course very worthwhile
and informative"
John Rawlinson - Antiques Dealer - Cirencester
If there is one comment that comes up after a course
is that the subject is more fascinating and in-depth
that they ever realised!
You may like to read some of the articles written in
the press about Know your antiques and Jeremy Gow.
