Postgraduate Certificate in Period Furniture Restoration
-- viewing nowPostgraduate Certificate in Period Furniture Restoration: This certificate course is designed to provide learners with the essential skills required to restore and conserve period furniture. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context, materials, and techniques in furniture restoration.
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• History of Period Furniture: Understanding the evolution and development of furniture styles over time is crucial to the restoration process. This unit will cover primary furniture styles and periods, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Victorian. • Furniture Construction Techniques: This unit will delve into various woodworking techniques used in period furniture creation, such as dovetail joints, mortise and tenon, and doweling. Hands-on experience will be provided to familiarize students with these methods. • Identification and Analysis of Furniture: Students will learn how to identify and analyze period furniture to determine their age, style, and construction materials. This unit will cover various techniques, such as wood identification, hardware examination, and finish analysis. • Restoration Materials and Methods: This unit will cover appropriate materials and techniques for period furniture restoration, including woodworking, veneering, inlay, gilding, and finishing. • Conservation Ethics: The importance of ethical considerations in period furniture restoration will be discussed in this unit, including the balance between preservation and restoration, and the impact of modern techniques on historical artifacts. • Case Studies in Period Furniture Restoration: Students will examine real-world examples of period furniture restoration projects, highlighting best practices and challenges that arise during the process. • Running a Period Furniture Restoration Business: The final unit will cover the business side of period furniture restoration, including pricing, marketing, customer management, and legal considerations.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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