Papanui High School Furniture Polishing and Restoration Course
Do you have a special piece of furniture that needs some TLC to return it to its former glory. Papanui High School is running a Furniture Polishing and Restoration class where students will learn the basics of stripping, sanding and repolishing their own items of furniture. This is a hands on course and students will need to bring an item of furniture eg a chair, coffee table, nest of tables, tea wagon etc to work on. The course is being taught by Mike Fullen from Seatons French Polishers and will be held at Papanui High School on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 September 9 am - 4 pm both days the course fee is $203 and includes the cost of materials. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
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