FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I belong to a daily email exchange of restoration professionals from around the country. We share questions and answers and together raise the educational level of the restoration community.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I had a part time job in an antique shop while in college. I enjoyed the job more than school. What I was doing had so much to offer as a career. I finished my AA in fine arts and opened my shop. Thus began my career restoring antiques.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
The most common job is that of repairing broken furniture, mainly chairs. Repair work is a constant in my shop. Especially after the holidays.