GNHW Furniture Restoration and Introduction of Mentoring

68 Morning St.,Portsmouth NH 03801

21 January, 2023

Description

Get a comprehensive analysis of the various techniques and materials required for a professional vintage antique restoration. The techniques described in this workshop will apply to most any finishing process, but will be focused on how to enhance and restore the natural beauty of an antique piece. This event will also serve to introduce the Makerspace members to the newly created Mentor Program, where any member of the Guild community can team up with one of the experienced volunteers from the Guild to further their learning in woodworking. Attendees will get a handout with a brief outline of topics that were covered. This workshop is hosted by the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers. Read more about what they do on their website here: https://gnhw.org/ This class needs a minimum of 3 attendees to run Open to ages 16 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian) Instructor: Mike DiMaggio Instructor Contact: [email protected] Instructor Bio: Mike DiMaggio is currently the Vice President and a Past President of the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers. Mike is also heading up the Mentoring Program for the Guild. Among many of Mike’s interests regarding woodworking, he specializes in the restoration of vintage tools as well as antique furniture and has spent many hours demonstrating these techniques as well as sharpening skills at Guild sponsored events in the region. Mike is a retired Director of Clinical Services for a residential/school agency providing services for adults and children. Masks are encouraged. If you are sick or think you may have been exposed recently, please don't come! Registration closes 1 day before event.