Woodworking
Repair, Restore & Refinish Furniture
Meeting Times
- Wed, 11/8/2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Mon, 11/13/2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wed, 11/15/2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Mon, 11/20/2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, 11/8/2023 - Mon, 11/20/2023
Closed
About
Have a well-loved piece of furniture in need of repair or just wish you knew how to bring one back into usable condition? Or do you want to touch up or even completely renew the finish on a fine piece? In this hands-on class, you will learn how to assess a piece of furniture and how to repair it.
The instructor will discuss the repair issues of each piece that students bring, so you will learn about a wider array of techniques than just what is needed for your own project.
The instructor will discuss the repair issues of each piece that students bring, so you will learn about a wider array of techniques than just what is needed for your own project.
Project
- You can bring your own piece of furniture or a part, such as a drawer, that needs help.
- If you don’t have a piece but would like to learn repair techniques, the instructor will provide a project for you to work on.
Materials
A $15 materials fee included in the cost of the class covers shop supplies and materials provided by the instructor. Depending on your project, you may need to purchase additional materials. The instructor will discuss this at the first session, after evaluating your piece.
Prerequisites
Before the class begins, you must have completed Orientation to the Woodshop, Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Upholstery must be removed before class. If your piece is so heavy or bulky that you need to store it in the shop for the duration of the class, the instructor must approve it beforehand.
- If your project is too challenging to complete within the four sessions of this class, you may continue the work during open studio or in a future furniture repair class. Open studio is always free for members. Non-members can participate without paying the usual $20 open studio fee if they are completing a class project.
- Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Carol Fiedler-Kawaguchi
Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi is a professional woodworker who specializes in restoration of antique furniture through her business, C-Saw, on Bainbridge Island. After earning a fine arts degree from Western Washington University, she worked in New Mexico as an apprentice ceramicist and then as an apprentice violin maker, developing her skills in fine woodworking and traditional finishes. She began designing and building custom furniture in the mid-1980s. Her interest in European, Early American and Asian antiques led her to focus on their restoration and repair.
