About
Philip Hodge is an expert in furniture restoration, cabinet making, and gilding. With years of experience and a passion for preserving the beauty of antique & modern furniture, Philip offers a professional service and educational opportunities.
General information
- Philip Hodge Antiques offers courses to people who want to learn how to do:
- Furniture Restoration
- Gilding
- Tool Sharpening & Tuning
- Cabinet Making
- Wood Finishing including French Polishing
- Veneering
Skills that may be learned include woodworking, furniture making, restoration of picture frames, furniture repair, conservation of period furniture, French polishing, waxing, gold leafing, restoration of mirrors, glass gilding, wood finishing, cabinet repairs, woodworking, furniture restoration, furniture mending and restoring furniture.
All courses will be personally taught by Philip Hodge, a full member of BAFRA ( British Antique Furniture Restorers` Association). Courses are held in a workshop set in the beautiful English countryside of Suffolk.
Skills that may be learned include woodworking, furniture making, restoration of picture frames, furniture repair, conservation of period furniture, French polishing, waxing, gold leafing, restoration of mirrors, glass gilding, wood finishing, cabinet repairs, woodworking, furniture restoration, furniture mending and restoring furniture.
We also specialise in antique furniture restoration for private customers and the antiques trade