Revitalize Your Furniture with Expert Woodworking Techniques
Are you interested in learning the secrets of furniture restoration and refinishing? Join Jack Ramsey for a hands-on course that will not only teach you the importance of preserving our heritage through woodworking but will also show you how to recognize and appraise different types of wood and finishes. Starting Monday, April 23, for eight sessions from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at Tollgate Technological Skills Centre, you'll gain practical knowledge and perhaps even create fine furniture at a fraction of the cost.
A Little Investment for a Lifetime of Beauty
With a nominal material cost of $15.00, payable to the instructor on the first night, this course promises to be an economical way to enrich your living space. Don't forget to bring a piece of furniture for your project to the first class and get ready to restore it to its former glory.
Small Engine Maintenance and Repair: Power Up Your Practical Skills
Team up with Randy Johnson on Tuesday, April 24, and learn all about the upkeep and repair of your gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment. Over eight sessions, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Tollgate Technological Skills Centre, this course will cover everything from the theory of operation to basic and advanced maintenance techniques. Get your motors running and extend the life of your equipment while saving on repair costs.
Your Toolkit for Home Mechanics
Equip yourself with knowledge and bring your own lawn roller, rototiller, snowblower, or any small engine equipment to work on. A material fee of $25 is required first night the class, but the skills and savings you'll gain are invaluable. Please note that students will need to transport their equipment to and from the class due to storage constraints.
Master the Craft of Chair Caning With Susan Mann
Delve into the time-honored tradition of chair caning with expert Susan Mann, starting Monday, April 23, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at Coronation School. Over eight sessions, you'll learn a seven-step method that's perfect for either restoration projects or crafting your own period furniture. The result? A beautiful, hand-caned chair seat that you can proudly display and enjoy.
From Worn to Wonderful
Bring your chair along to the first class, ensuring it has been finished with a water-resistant coating in preparation for caning. A material fee of approximately $40 is required on the initial evening, setting the stage for your success in this meticulous and rewarding craft.
Blending Travel and Newfound Skills
Imagine traveling to a quaint town, exploring local antique shops for hidden treasures, and using your newfound skills to rejuvenate these finds. As you unwind in the evening at a cozy inn after class, you ponder the parallels between woodworking and exploring new destinations – both involve uncovering the layers of time to reveal something extraordinary. Whether at an idyllic retreat or a bustling metropolitan hotel, the skills learned in these courses can be applied to objects and memories, transforming them into cherished keepsakes.