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"I thoroughly enjoyed the Upholstering the Antique Chair workshop with George and Maggy. They went above and beyond in supporting me to work on my project, providing detailed advice and instruction. It was a pleasure to learn from them both and to chat with over a delicious lunch that they provided. I had a wonderful day with them and now feel much more confident in completing my project. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who has an appreciation of antiques and wants to upskill in upholstery and furniture restoration"

Carol

“I had a wonderful day at the upholstering the antique chair workshop. I learnt a huge amount and made progress on my project. George and Maggy shared their expertise with generosity and warm hospitality. I feel confident and enthusiastic about putting my new skills to use. Thank you!”

Niamh

A masterclass in wood identification, caring for antique furniture & application of French polish. It was a joyous day for me with George & his enthusiasm, expert knowledge & hands on practice. This was the best course I have done in a very long time. The food was also fantastic, the venue wonderful. I did feel the course represented excellent value for money.

Denise

George is a trove of knowledge and his enthusiasm is contagious. The workshop gave me the confidence to take on my own projects. The experience of spending the day at George and Maggie’s beautiful home was a delight

Emma

The Antique Chair is a wonderfully informative course. George and Maggy have a warm, informal style and are very generous with their expertise and knowledge. Anyone who has an interest in antiques, art or interiors will love the course. Highly recommend.

Grace Claydon

This is an excellent introduction to the history and care of the antique chair. Two aspects I particularly liked were George’s practical demonstrations in his workshop and the illustration of the chairs in paintings of the period. George and Maggy are very generous with their knowledge and expertise and provide extensive notes. Highly recommended.

Seamus

“During the winter of 2022, I attended George and Maggy Williams’ online course titled “Antique Chair Course”. It took place for two hours once a week, spread over six weeks. George and Maggy’s expertise and passion for their subject shone though every session. They willingly and enthusiastically answered all questions, no matter how basic. They supported their deep knowledge with detailed research and exhaustive notes, digital copies of which they made available to course participants each week. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in the creation, style, restoration and maintenance of antique chairs made between late Stuart (1702) through to Victorian (1901) times.”

Ruth Dunlop March 2022

The Antique Chair Course is a really brilliant introduction into the world of Antique Furniture which can be quite bewildering. It covers the main historical periods, touches on restoration, buying at auction and of course style. But, what makes it outstanding is George and Maggy’s personal enthusiasm and unending willingness to help and inform. They managed to create a warm ‘family’ atmosphere in an online format, which is something quite rare. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone. This is such a worthwhile area to gain knowledge in, as well as being a highly enjoyable experience. I look forward to signing up for future courses from George Williams Antiques.

Nicole Dunphy