One-on-One Furniture Refinishing Workshop

After 18 years of refinishing and restoring furniture, we're finally offering something that we've been asked about for years — hands-on, one-on-one refinishing workshops. This isn’t a group class or lecture; no folding chairs or powerpoints. It’s just you and me (Heather), in our workshop, working side-by-side on real furniture.

You’ll get up to eight hours of personalized instruction spread over four weeks — learning the exact process we use in our shop every day to bring vintage and antique pieces back to life.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of 8 hours (four 2-hour sessions), you’ll work on your own small piece (like a nightstand or side table) and learn how to:

Prep properly for painting; stained top surfaces included (not a restoration course)
Choose and apply the right products; make cosmetic repairs before paint
Sand, seal, and finish your piece with confidence
Troubleshoot common mistakes
How to pick a color
Update hardware if desired
Work efficiently with professional tools and techniques

I’ll be working on a piece alongside you so you can see each step in action — with guidance the whole way.

Schedule & Availability

I’m starting by opening up just two spots:

Slot 1: Third & fourth week of July + first & second week of August
Slot 2: Third & fourth week of August + first & second week of September

Session time options:

Weekdays: 4:30–6:30 PM or 5–7 PM
Weekends: 10 AM–12 PM

We’ll coordinate all four sessions ahead of time to lock in your preferred days and times.

Workshop Includes

4 one-on-one sessions (up to 2 hours each, once a week for 4 consecutive weeks)
All tools and materials provided
Access to a wide selection of paint colors
Want a specific color? I’ll grab it in our "go-to" paint brand for $26/quart (our contractor rate), and you keep the leftovers
Bring your own small side table, nightstands, etc. (unsure - reach out with a photo)
Optional: I can source a small furniture piece for you for an added fee (cost of the piece)
Late cancellations (less than 72 hours) or no-shows will incur an additional $75 fee

Pricing

Regular Rate: $950

$400 deposit to reserve your spot
$350 due before the 3rd session
$200 due before the 4th/final session

Introductory Offer for the First Two Participants:

$750 Total

$350 deposit to reserve your spot
$200 due before the 3rd session
$200 due before the 4th/final session