Welcome to Know Your Antiques

February 24,25,26 Wed- Fri
April 6,7,8 Tues-Thurs
May 4,5,6,7 Tues –Fri (Advanced course)
July 6,7,8 Tues-Thurs
August 3,4,5,6 Tues – Fri (Advanced course)
October 6,7,8 Wed- Fri
December 1,2,3 Wed – Fri

How the course works
The fun and interactive three and four day ‘KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES’ courses cater for all abilities from the complete beginner to the more advanced enthusiast.
Over the three and four days we examine a huge variety of British furniture, dating pieces, learning styles and recognizing fakes from the genuine article. You will learn to understand different woods and identify different materials, recognise adapted and transformed furniture, the art market and the secrets of the trade.

After the three or four days you will have much more confidence when looking at furniture and be able to appreciate antiques and ultimately invest wisely.

Although it is not a restoration course it is held in my workshop, so we do look at items in various stages of restoration.

The courses start at 9.30am each day and finish at 5pm. It takes place in my showroom and workshop on a quiet farm just east of Forfar in rural Angus. The four day advanced course in May and August is aimed at people who have been on a previous course and also professionals such as auctioneers, dealers, conservators, restorers, collection managers, collectors and enthusiasts. People who are considering entering into the trade will also find the advanced course very useful. Further information can be supplied on demand.
A delicious lunch is provided daily, and all stationery is supplied
Courses have been attended by the Art and Antiques Unit of Scotland Yard, Antique dealers from many different fields, collectors and guides of Stately homes, and many other enthusiasts from Japan, Russia, USA, South Africa including all corners of Europe.

One course has been televised by the BBC in a program on Glamis Castle.
To register for a course please click on ENQUIRY button below and send in your details.

Cost
The total cost of three day course (including deposit) £345 + Vat = £405.37
The four-day advanced course is £745 +Vat= £875.37
Non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to book with remaining balance due four weeks in advance of course.
I look forward to welcoming you to Pitscandly.

A: "Informal discussions after examining individual pieces, hands on assessments. Learning about different woods and construction of pieces through the centuries. Delighted with all aspects of the course and would return to learn more, it is a far bigger subject than I thought." ( Mr M.Barron, Angus)

Three days was the perfect length for the course, well done with all the effort and enthusiasm Jeremy.

To secure your place please enclose a non-refundable deposit of £100 made payable to Jeremy Gow. Confirmation with exact details of location will be sent.

People have come from all corners of the world to attend my “KnowYour Antiques” courses and enjoy a break away in rural Angus. There are beautiful Glens to explore, numerous golf courses and stately homes all very close by.

The Courtyard Flat at Pitscandly House which provides comfortable self-catering accommodation for two with single beds. Linen and breakfast are provided £30 per person per night, contact Jeremy. (Two minutes walk to the workshop)
Castleton House Hotel, By Glamis, Angus. DD8 1SJ. Tel: 01307 840 340. www.castletonglamis.co.uk (owner run luxury country house hotel). I have negotiated a good room rate of £100 for 1 or 2 people sharing. It has an excellent restaurant. (About 6 miles from the workshop)
Newton Mill House, by Brichen, (Wolsley Lodge) 4 star B&B. It is a superb 18th Century house in the peaceful Angus countryside owned by Rose & Steven Rickman. Tel. 01356 622 533. (About 11 miles from the workshop, £48 to £58 single per person.) www.newtonmillhouse.co.uk
The Chapelbank Hotel, 69 East High Street, Forfar, Angus, DD8 2EP. Four rooms have recently been revamped and it has a bistro and restaurant at weekends. From £55 single per room to £80 double per room. enquiries@chaplebankhotel.co.uk. www.chaplebankhotel.co.uk (about 3 miles to the workshop)
The Royal Hotel, Castle Street, Forfar. Tel. 01307 462 691. This hotel has nineteen rather basic rooms from £45 to £65 with breakfast. It does have a restaurant plus gym and swimming pool which are available for guests (around 3 miles to the workshop).
Atholl Cottage B&B, 2 Robertson Terrace, Forfar DD8 3JN owned by Marion & Fergus Robertson Tel. 01307 465 755 or 07957 913 974. It is a 3 star B&B near the town centre and is around 3 miles to the workshop. £26 + per person. info@athollcottage.com. www.athollcottage.com
The Northern Hotel, 2 Clerk St., Brechin, DD9 6AE. This is a recently renovated 3 star hotel in the centre of town, with its own bar and restaurant. www.northern-hotel.co.uk. Tel. 01356 625 400 £70 per night and is approximately 9 miles from the workshop.
Strathmore Arms, 1 The Square, Glamis, by Forfar. This is a country pub with good pub grub but the accommodation is nothing smart. Tel 01307 840 248 Fax 01307 840 618 ( 5 miles form workshop) £45 single to £85 double per room.
Newton Farmhouse B&B, Newton of Fothringham, Inverarity, Forfar, DD8 2JU. This is a 3 star B&B owned by Louise & Graeme Nicoll. Tel. 01307 820 229 or 07768 431 020 www.thenewton.co.uk or B&B@thenewton.co.uk. It is around 7 miles away and costs around £26 + per person.
West Mains of Turin, By Forfar provides simple farm house B&B, 3 miles away. Contact Mr & Mrs Jolly Tel: 01307 830 229.