The Furniture College at the Letterfrack Campus of the Galway-Mayo
Institute of Technology (GMIT) is inviting applicants for the National
Diploma programme in furniture conservation and restoration. The training
programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the
historical, ethical and aesthetic aspects of furniture conservation and
restoration, with an emphasis on developing a high level of practical
skill.

The three year full-time course is comprised of six practical and
theoretical subjects, such as Traditional Processes, Furniture Materials,
Furniture History, Conservation Science, Business and Communication
Skills. In the practical training students learn by working on historic
furniture under personal instruction by experienced tutors. Further
practical and theoretical experience is gained during a work placement, as
well as study trips to important furniture collections in Europe.

The new facilities for the programme include separate conservation /
restoration, woodworking and wood turning areas, as well as a scientific
laboratory including microscopy and photography facilities. In addition to
the specific conservation / restoration equipment, general wood working
machinery is shared with other training programmes in GMIT’s state of the
art machine hall.

Admission of school leavers and mature applicants from Ireland and other
countries to the programme is administered through the Central Admissions
Office (CAO, www.cao.ie, Course Code GA 948), and is based on a
combination of leaving cert points and/or an assessment interview held on
the college campus in April 2004. Closing date for applications is the 1st
February, 2004.

For further information please look at the following website,
www.gmit.ie/prospective_students/prospectus_2003/prospective_students/engi
neering/GA948/

or contact:

Debbie Ruddy
The Furniture College
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Letterfrack Campus
Letterfrack
County Galway
Ireland

Tel. +353 95 41 660
Fax. +353 95 41 112
E-mail: debbie.ruddygmit.ie

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Angelika Rauch
Lecturer
The Furniture Conservation and Restoration Course
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
The Furniture College
Letterfrack
Co. Galway

Ireland

Tel: +353 95 41660
Fax: +353 95 41112
e-mail: arauchinagh.gmit.ie