Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll tell you a little about my influences. As a furniture recycler, I constantly look to my colleagues for ideas. I like to see the materials they use and how they tell their stories. I love seeing the photos they take, especially the aesthetic vision of each one. I'm also open to seeing furniture anywhere—in movies, books, fairs, and even at my friends' houses.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Influences | Lucía Giraudo, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization. Learn restoration and transformation of furniture with basic techniques such as cleaning, sanding, repair and finishes.

Partial transcription of the video

“Influences I'll share with you what inspires me and my influences. Someone who deeply marked my creative path is Vir Escribano, creator of Aires de bohemia, a school full of magic where creativity was in the air. My first encounter with upholstery and furniture recycling was there. Every corner of the school was beautiful. When my classes ended, I said to myself, "This is what I want, to work and have a place like this." Years later, I accomplished that wish and I could contact her and meet her when she presented her book "Muebles recuperados." I approached her in all my shyness and admirat...”

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Course summary for: Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (5)
• 660 students
• 7 units
• 92 lessons (13h 39m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking