{"product_id":"sep-12-fearless-french-polishing-w-david-cochrane","title":"Sep 12 | Fearless French Polishing w\/ David Cochrane","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 12th, Noon - 2 pm EST (NYC time)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Polish is a centuries-old traditional craft renowned for producing the clearest wood finish with unparalleled depth and beauty. Historically, it was a notoriously fussy and temperamental process that required a three-year apprenticeship in France. While traditional French Polish is delicate—famously easily marred by water or alcohol rings—the underlying application techniques are incredibly valuable. This workshop demystifies the process, offering a practical overview of these traditional skills and demonstrating their modern adaptability for guitars, fine furniture, and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Cochrane and Roger Danilo Carmona will initiate this workshop with a discussion and Q\u0026amp;A on the materials used. Participants will then have an opportunity for some hands-on experience to practice the techniques discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough hands-on demonstration and instruction, you will gain the skills to execute a quick polish on almost any surface. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fundamentals: A comprehensive primer on surface preparation, sanding techniques, and managing solvents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with Shellac: Using traditional sanding sealer (de-waxed shellac) that is free of paraffin, allowing it to be easily re-coated and sanded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Techniques: How to fashion your own custom applicator from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable Skills: A basic, working knowledge of traditional finishing that you can adapt to a wide variety of modern projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor: David Cochrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised in a family of builders, painters, and photographers, David’s hands-on education started early. At nineteen, he worked at a Philadelphia gallery importing French Art Nouveau and Art Deco furniture, where he first mastered restoration and French Polishing. His crowning achievement there was a three-month restoration of a twelve-foot Brazilian Rosewood parquetry conference table—which promptly pre-sold for $110,000. Realizing the immense value of his craft, David struck out on his own as a restoration carpenter. Today, he uses his lifelong expertise in restoration to support his passions for acting, auto restoration, and building musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY: You can cancel for a refund up to 3 DAYS BEFORE a class. This means that you have until Wednesday to cancel your registration for a Saturday class.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur workshop area is on the basement or mezzanine level, and is only accessible by stairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 12 participants in person. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eParticipants receive a 20% discount off purchases for seven days after the workshop.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New York Pigment Co.","offers":[{"title":"IN-PERSON in NYC","offer_id":46439778648134,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5009\/3126\/files\/Fearless_French_Polishing-9.jpg?v=1787423704","url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkpigmentco.com\/es\/products\/sep-12-fearless-french-polishing-w-david-cochrane","provider":"New York Pigment Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}