QUALIFICATIONS
I have always had an interest in woodwork and furniture and after a period of illness decided to pursue a new career in Furniture Restoration. In preparation for attending West Dean College I undertook the following course and achievedqualifications in both cabinet making, restoration and traditional upholstery. The qualifications at City & Guilds levels are as follows:-
I then attended West Dean College near Chichester for 2 years and completed an intensive period of tuition in hand craftsmanship and furniture history. I hold the following advanced diploma qualifications from West Dean College and The University of Sussex.
During my second year at West Dean I undertook a 6 week internment with the Royal Collection Workshops in Pall Mall, London where I worked primarily on the restoration of a pair of boulle work doors from a cabinet from Buckingham Palace. I am presently Chair of the Student Section of the British Antique Furniture Restorer's Association and a Graduate Member of the Association. In my capacity of Chair of the Student Section I also sit on the main executive Commitee. I am also a member of the Furniture History Association. For more information BAFRA |
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