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14 Cottage St
Blackburn, VIC, 3130
Australia

0413 537 490

The Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking was founded by Alastair Boell in 2007. After graduating from the world renowned North Bennet Street School, Boston (USA) Alastair felt that there was a great need in Australia for an educational facility that focuses on traditional skills. 

The Guild is committed to preserving and advancing craft traditions in furniture making. We are also committed to promoting a greater awareness and appreciation of
craftsmanship. In our classes we emphasize the skillful use of hand tools and power equipment and an informed use of appropriate materials. We are passionate about what we do and want to share information, ideas and skills with all our students young and old, from beginner to advanced.

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Eddy Toffeletti

Tom Beattie

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With a family background in upholstery and restoration, Eddy’s lifelong association with antiques has strongly influenced his belief that quality furniture can and should be given a second chance, brought back to life, and put to practical and aesthetic use. In contrast to today’s throwaway society, Eddy takes a conservation approach to restoring furniture in a way that maintains the integrity, history and character of each piece that he works with.

Eddy is a qualified furniture restorer with 16 years’ experience. While he specialises in French polishing furniture of all styles and periods, he has a particular interest in English, French, Italian and Australian furniture of the early and late Victorian period. At 32 years old, Eddy is one of the younger generation of French polishers who is reviving this traditional method by applying it to contemporary and bespoke furniture.

In addition to his professional interest in furniture restoration, Eddy is honing his woodworking skills by handcrafting chairs in the modern style, as well as restoring jukeboxes and motorbikes in his spare time.

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categories Instructors, Maker, Staff
tags Guest, Furniture Maker, French Polishing