Maureen Whitemore Fine Furnishings
For information about our comprehensive soft furnishings courses - including curtains, blinds, loose covers, swags and towls, together with details of our new mail order catalogue featuring soft furnishing books, manuals and videos etc. please visit our web site at
http://www.maureenwhitemore.co.uk
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Rose & Crown Antiques and J & C Furniture Restoration
Julian, the proprietor, was a student on one of our diploma courses. He is now a highly skilled
upholsterer and runs an antique shop and re-upholstering service with his wife, Candida.
http://www.antiqueswestmalling.co.uk
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"The Retreat"
Based in Cornwall, these courses specialise in traditional (antique) furniture restoration and French polishing.
The course leader, Peter Thomson, has vast experience and qualifications and has restored furniture for Sothebys,
the National Trust, The Jordanian Royal Family and many more clients.
Topics covered include: removing stains,
removing old polish and grime, staining, polishing, waxing; treating woodworm; dismantling and re-gluing; repairing
and much more! Courses are for beginners, intermediate and professionals and range from 2 days to 6 weeks.
Contact Peter on 01726 870048 for a brochure, more details and availability!
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Amazon Books
Amazon.co.uk stock a huge range of books, including the following relevant ones for
upholstering. We recommend Amazon as we are highly satisfied with their efficient service.
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The Essential Guide to Upholstery by Dorothy Gates
Published by Whitecap Books in 2000. ISBN 1853917575, £29.99, Excellent
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
Upholstery - A Complete Course by David James
Published by The Guild of Master Craftsmen. ISBN 094681919X, £18.95, Very informative - a lot
of history and excellent drawings. Covers manufacturing side of Upholstery.
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
Upholstery Techniques and Projects by David James
Pub by The Guild of Master Craftsmen. ISBN 0946819416, £18.95, Lots of projects but a bit light on
the details of Upholstery - but useful for the person who is reasonably knowledgeable.
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
The Upholsterers Pocket Reference Book by David James ISBN 0946819718, £9.95, Excellent
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
Upholstery a Practical Guide by Desmond Gaston , ISBN 0004116712, £30.00 - £150.00, A very clear, well illustrated book. Now out of print but occasionally available on Amazon. Well worth getting hold of if you can!
Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual by Jackson / Day, ISBN 0004115651, Expensive at £24.99,
For those planning to undertake extensive repairs to Furniture or who plan to make their own pieces this book
is invaluable. It is beautifully illustrated and extremely well written. I find I refer to it almost every
week and have done so for the last nine years!
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
Care and Repair of Furniture by Jackson / Day, ISBN 0004127307, £19.99,
This was originally a BBC paperback - now out of print. It is now in
hardback - considerably updated and essential reading for anyone planning to restore woodwork on furniture.
go to this book at Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk
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