SUBJECTS COVERED ON OUR COURSES
WEEK ONE COURSE (BEGINNER)
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  • Examination of objects prior to restoration
  • Cleaning and stain removal methods
  • Dismantling badly repaired china
  • The removal of unsightly rivets
  • Bonding together simple and multiple breaks
  • Filling chips, securing and sealing cracks
  • The museum repair
  • Hand painting
WEEK TWO COURSE (INTERMEDIATE)
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  • Modelling a missing arm or leg, hands or fingers
  • Mould making and casting
  • Replacing a missing handle
  • Modelling flowers and bocage missing from compositions
  • The Invisible Repair - Colour Matching - Hand painting
  • Glazing and Painting with Gold Powders.
WEEK THREE COURSE (ADVANCED)
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This course is only suitable for those students who have attended week One and Two, or who have sound knowledge of basic skills in Porcelain Restoration.

  • Further intricate mould casting
  • Replacing delicate lace-work missing from figurines
  • Air-brushing and Painting Techniques
  • Achieving specialised surface finishes
  • The application of Gold powders and Gold Leaf
  • Advice on Estimating
INTENSIVE AIR-BRUSH COURSE
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  • Safety procedures.
  • Colour Matching - Paint Mixing - Shading Methods.
  • Air-brush Operation Procedures.
  • Masking Methods.
  • Use of Air-brush.
  • Care of Air-brush - cleaning.
  • Trouble Shooting Guide.
You can also get details of our Weekend Courses.