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Discover the Boulle marquetry technique and create our own coasters

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3 hours of discovery with Elyse

Knowledge in the Boulle marquetry technique

Your beautiful coasters

The workshop in detail

  • 3h
  • 15 years min.
  • 1 to 2 participants
  • Up to 1 person for a privatization
  • Step into Elyse's workshop where she shares her expertise in wood working, and her passion for furniture restoration, marquetry  and conservation.

    Begin your journey with Elyse by immersing yourself in the Boulle marquetry technique. Here you'll learn about the tools and materials essential to marquetry, from veneers to cutting tools. Elyse will demonstrate how to use each tool safely and effectively.

    Next, you'll choose a design from a range of ready-made patterns and select the veneers needed to bring it to life. With Elyse's guidance, you'll assemble the veneer pack and use the marquetry donkey and piercing saw to cut the design.

    Once the pieces are cut, you'll carefully glue them together to ensure a precise fit. During this process, Elyse will give you a brief history of marquetry, accompanied by refreshments.

    Finally, you'll learn sanding and finishing techniques to complete your project. Elyse will demonstrate how to add the finishing touches to give your piece a polished look.

    By the end of this welcoming and supportive workshop, you'll not only have gained practical skills in boulle marquetry, but also take home your own coasters! 

    Workshop location

    The workshop is 10 minutes by public transport or 5 minutes by car from Rickmansworth Railway Station.

    This place is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Languages of the workshop

    Français
    English

    Wecandoo - Meet Elyse

    Meet Elyse

    Furniture Maker and Restorer

    Meet Elyse, whose journey began in Paris and has been driven by a passion for history, heritage and furniture craftsmanship ever since.

    Specialising in furniture restoration and conservation, Elyse holds a Diploma in Craftsmanship from the Lycée de Revel in France. With a focus on traditional techniques and meticulous attention to detail, she then moved to England to further refine her skills. There, Elyse has honed her expertise in various areas including veneer marquetry, boulle marquetry, bronze cleaning, French polishing and waxed finishes. 

    She also enjoys teaching workshops, sharing her traditional skills and knowledge with others who share her passion for craftsmanship. Elyse's workshops are a hub of activity where she meticulously restores and preserves furniture, breathing new life into each piece while maintaining its historical integrity.

    Through her dedication to traditional techniques and commitment to sharing her knowledge, Elyse continues to be a respected figure in the world of furniture restoration.

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    £89

    per person