This class will teach students the techniques of furniture refurbishing and refinishing. Every wooden object is unique, and so are its problems. Mitch and Tim will help participants develop a refinishing/restoration plan for the furniture brought to class. They will then give guidance to each person on the best way to resolve those issues in order to restore the beauty and function of their piece. Students will learn from working on their own furniture and from watching the work of other students on their projects. The first task will be to get the object structurally sound by regluing and repairing. Next, they will examine the condition of the coating to decide if gentle solvent cleaning and recoating are possible. If not, students will learn how to remove the existing coating. Once the piece has been stripped, it then needs surface preparation, coloring, and a new coat of finish. Demonstrations and discussions of spot repair will also be covered. Anyone interested in learning the basics of the craft of furniture restoration/refinishing will find this class to be a valuable experience. Note: Students will have conversations with Mitch or Tim before the class to review which furniture pieces are appropriate for restoration and repair.