The Workshop

THE WORKSHOP

The Workshop at Emmaus St Albans has three key areas of work:

1) RESTORATION OF DONATED FURNITURE FOR RESALE

Much of the furniture which is kindly donated to Emmaus will need some degree of restoration. Whether this comprises simple scratch removal or a complete rebuild, all work will be done by the Companions in our own workshop. If donated items are beyond economic repair we do our best to salvage as much as possible to reuse on other projects e.g. handles, hinges etc. The workshop encourages the creative flair of the Companions and this has generated some highly individual pieces such as brightly coloured bedroom suites for childrens' rooms. Companions are also able to learn new skills such as french polishing by hand which certainly helps with the second area of work...

2) PROVIDING FURNITURE RESTORATION TO OUTSIDE CUSTOMERS

Following requests by customers, the workshop has started to offer its furniture restoration service to external clients. Whilst we do not have a dipping service for pine, we can strip many items by hand and refinish them. We are also able to offer to sympathetically restore antique furniture with French Polishing carried out by hand in the traditional manner. For further details and pricing please call
01727-817294 and ask for Chris.

3) DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND SALE OF NEW ITEMS

With the growth of the Emmaus Wood Recycling project, the workshop has began to make new items for sale in the shop. Naturally, we concentrate on designs which will make use of our recycled wood and which can be made with our current equipment and skill base. Whilst the recent output has been limited to the ever popular bird tables (please see photo on the home page), planters etc., we are always interested in taking on new comissions. If you have any requirements or suggestions please call:
Chris on 01727-817294.

REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS

If you are a keen cabinetmaker, a competent carver, or a tremedous turner and you would like to volunteer some time to help with work of the Community please contact Chris on 01727-817294.