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Furniture Repair Schools

Furniture building, restoration and repair is a practical skill that can work to the advantage of carpenters from amateur do-it-yourself levels to professionals in the building and construction industry. Whether you enjoy antiquing and restoration as a hobby or are interested in achieving a lucrative career in the furniture industry, several types of furniture repair schools offer casual to certification level furniture repair and restoration classes.
  1. The Chippendale International School of Furniture

    • Furniture building programs are often available.

      The Chippendale International School of Furniture was founded by well-known United Kingdom designer, Anselm Fraser in 1985. He transformed a 19th century British stone barn into a world renowned furniture design school. Up to 20 students per year can enroll in the October through June program that includes training in furniture making, design, restoration and woodworking.

      The Chippendale International School of Furniture
      Gifford,
      East Lothian,
      EH41 4JA,
      Scotland
      44 0 1620 810680

    Fran Malloy Furniture

    • Restoration classes for antique furniture refinishing are available worldwide.

      The Fran Malloy Furniture is located in the United Kingdom and operated by furniture and woodwork conservator, Fran Malloy. As a member of the Regional Furniture Society, Malloy offers a variety of courses in furniture repair and restoration at his private furniture building studio. Courses include instruction in proper use of hand tools and adhesive fixings, lessons in types of woods and materials, furniture building, repair and wood refinishing.

      Fran Malloy Furniture
      72 Brackenrig Crescent
      Glasgow
      G76 0HF
      0141 644 1421
      franmalloy.co.uk

    American Wood Finishing Institute

    • Continued education is offered at corporate levels.

      American Wood Finishing Institute in Vineland, New Jersey is a furniture finishing school that specializes in wood coloring and refinishing techniques applied for consistency in mass furniture production. The school offers classes for beginning students and continued education programs for furniture repair specialists. Programs include scientific fundamentals of fine wood finishing, industrial polyester, polyurethane finishing, spray operator training, antiquing and glazing and industrial wood finishing. Online courses are also available.

      American Wood Finishing Institute
      315 Lincoln Avenue
      Vineland, NJ 08360
      856-696-8467
      awfi.org