Rediscover the Past with Your Own Hands
Antique Restoration School
Master the Art of Restoration
Learn timeless techniques from experienced artisans
Antique restoration is more than just fixing old objects — it’s an art that breathes life into the forgotten. At Antique Restoration School, we offer a unique opportunity to learn the careful and respectful processes that restore beauty, value, and soul to furniture, ceramics, artwork, and more.
Why Choose Our School?
Preserve history. Learn valuable skills. Restore with heart.
Hands-On Training
Learn directly through guided practice on real antique pieces.
Expert Instructors
Our team includes professionals with decades of restoration experience.
Heritage-Focused Approach
We emphasize ethical, careful restoration to respect historical value.
All Levels Welcome
Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled craftsman, our course fits your pace.
The Beauty of Restoration
Restoring antiques is a journey — a way to connect with history, patience, and precision.
Our classes take you through every stage, from material evaluation to the final polish, helping you develop an eye for details and hands trained for care.
Join a community of restorers and history-lovers
Wood Refinishing Techniques
Learn how to strip, sand, stain, and refinish antique wooden furniture while preserving its original character. From classic French polishing to modern protective coatings, you’ll gain practical skills to breathe new life into worn wood surfaces without erasing their history.
Upholstery Repair
Master the basics of antique upholstery, including traditional stuffing, stitching, and fabric restoration methods. You’ll work on restoring comfort and elegance to vintage chairs, sofas, and benches while maintaining their authentic design.
Ceramics and Porcelain Restoration
Discover the delicate art of repairing cracked, chipped, or broken ceramic and porcelain items. You’ll use specialized materials and color-matching techniques to achieve seamless results that honor the integrity of the original piece.
Surface Cleaning and Patina Care
Learn how to safely clean antiques without damaging their surface or reducing their value. You’ll explore the methods of preserving patinas, which often tell the story of an object’s age, and practice gentle restoration for metals, woods, and painted surfaces.
Historical Material Identification
Train your eye and hand to recognize different types of wood, fabrics, paints, and finishes used in various historical periods. This skill helps you make restoration choices that are historically and aesthetically accurate.
Ethical Restoration Practices
Understand when to restore, when to conserve, and when to leave an object untouched. You’ll explore the balance between preservation and intervention, with discussions on antique value, authenticity, and cultural heritage responsibilities.