Furniture Patina Course
Gain expertise in creating authentic patina on 1940s furniture and more. Master safe testing methods, colour matching, ageing processes, and robust protective finishes to confidently restore, conserve, and enhance client pieces with professional skill and precision in a Zambian workshop setting.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches evaluation of 1940s furniture, testing legacy finishes, and choices between conservation and stripping. You'll learn secure cleaning, veneer fixes, pore filling, mechanical preparation, plus glazing, staining, ageing, and low-lustre protective coatings. Develop skills in risk handling, record-keeping, client discussions, and post-treatment care for top-notch, dependable outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Professional patina techniques: create aged, realistic layered finishes on furniture.
- Safe restoration processes: test, strip, and refinish while protecting delicate veneers.
- Identify historic finishes: spot 1940s woods, lacquers, shellac, and wax finishes quickly.
- Apply premium finishes: use brushing, wiping, and French polishing for lasting protection.
- Produce client documentation: detailed reports, samples, and care instructions.
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