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Lutherie Instruction I don't have much extra time for teaching since I'm a full-time guitar maker, but I do teach workshops occasionally, and I have one part time student right now. If you need to learn something specific, like french polishing, repair work, brace tuning, fret work and set up, etc, then please contact me and we can discuss it in more detail.
French Polishing One on one There exists a huge amount of misinformation on the art of french polishing. The first myth I'd like to challenge is that French Polishing is an extremely time consuming, labour intensive way to finish the guitar. Once you know the basic principles of french polishing, you'll discover that achieving a flat, high gloss finish that looks simply stunning, is not only not difficult to learn, but that it also takes no more time than certain other finishing methods. The best way to learn french polishing is neither from a book nor from a video, but in person, from someone who does it well. In this session you will learn: -How to prepare the surface of the woods for finishing -How to fill the pores using the traditional pumice method, plus two or three modern alternatives to this method. -How to use egg whites as a sealer -How to prepare and use different types of shellac depending on the look you're after. -How to build up the body coats, and correct problems as they arise. -How to spirit off, and rub-out the finish. -How to french polish difficult areas of the guitar. -How to repair dings and worn areas of the finish. Cost: $400 Time: 8 hours This class can be done in one long day, or over 2 half days. If you're interested in taking this class please contact Marcus Dominelli to book an appointment.
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French Polishing class at Lee Valley Tools I occasionally teach french polishing at Lee Valley Tools in Victoria, B.C. The next class will be in the spring, 2012. Cost: $70 approx. Number of students in class: 10 Time: 7 hours (in one day) This is a good class to take in order to learn the basics of french polishing. Everything from mixing shellac, making pads, pore filling, bodying, to rubbing out the finish is discussed in detail. This is a hands-on class.To register you must contact Lee Valley Tools in Victoria. |