Antiques Journal

Back to school

If your New Year’s resolution is to learn a new skill, then why not try your hand at French polishing and wood care? From its workshop in Blockley, Gloucestershire, OP Woodcraft offers a two-day course designed to teach the fundamental basics of the craft, as well as some professional skills for those with more experience. Working in small groups, each student will work on their own items, with all polishes supplied. £345 per person. (opwoodcraft.co.uk)

TALKING SHOP

Bringing together one of Europe’s largest, and most varied, selections of antiques and collectibles, Hemswell Antique Centres are spread across four buildings with 400 dealer display areas. Located in Hemswell Cliff, just a few)