Following the speedy sell-out of his Festival course, Oliver “Ollie” Piepereit of OP Woodcraft will continue sharing his furniture-repair knowledge through live demonstrations.

Ollie is a trained designer and furniture restorer specialising in refinishing, French polishing, furniture repair and the creative reuse of reclaimed furniture and timber. From his Cotswolds workshop, he runs courses ranging from introductory restoration to professional furniture refinishing.

Watch Ollie tackle some of the knocks, damaged finishes and structural problems regularly uncovered when stripping upholstered furniture. It is an ideal opportunity for upholsterers to learn where a careful repair is within their capabilities—and when a piece should be referred to a specialist.