Give Your Furniture a Second Life – Skilled Repairs with a Heart
Our skilled employees do the work to a level unmatched by most commercial restoration shops. We offer an array of restoration services including:
We take on any project—whether it’s a small fix or a major restoration—approaching each with the same level of care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. From repairing worn or damaged wood furniture to building custom replacement seats, our team brings new life to well-loved pieces. Best of all, every repair helps support our nonprofit mission, with 100% of the proceeds going directly back into our programs for individuals with special needs.
Our services include expert stripping, sanding, and finishing—restoring each piece with precision and care. We specialize in gentle, hand-applied stripping techniques to protect the integrity of each piece—never using immersion or dipping methods. Finishes are tailored to your preference, whether restoring the original tone or creating a new look. Each project is completed through a multi-step process including staining, sealing, fine sanding, steel wool buffing, and a carefully built, high-quality finish.
With a professional-grade paint booth and years of experience in fine refinishing, we’re equipped to handle even the most delicate or detailed furniture. Whether you’re looking for a classic look or a fresh new finish, we’ll bring out the beauty in every piece.
You provide the paint, and we’ll take care of the rest—applying each coat with refined technique and an artist’s touch. From wicker and rockers to chairs, tables, and other cherished pieces, we thoughtfully transform furniture with smooth, graceful finishes that reflect your style. Simply choose your color, and leave the rest in our capable hands.
Our skilled artisans specialize in weaving chair seats, footstools, benches, porch rockers, canoe seats, folding chairs, and patio furniture—restoring both beauty and function to your beloved pieces. We offer traditional ash splint weaving and classic fiber rushing, crafted to endure and impress. Choose from timeless patterns like diagonal, block, or herringbone, each woven with artistry and thoughtful attention. Whether restoring a family heirloom or refreshing a favorite seat, our weaving work blends heritage techniques with lasting craftsmanship.
We proudly promote the dying art of handcaning—a meticulous, time-honored craft that brings character and longevity to furniture. With a combined experience of over 40 years, our artisans are deeply skilled in traditional techniques that few still practice today. Each strand is woven by hand, with patience and expertise, honoring the history of the piece while giving it new life. In preserving this heritage craft, we not only restore treasured furniture, but also pass on the beauty of handcaning to future generations.
Working with sheetcane requires both skill and patience. Our artisans carefully remove the old cane, clean the grooves, and fit new cane into place with precision and care. Each step is done by hand, using traditional tools and techniques that ensure the new material is both secure and beautifully aligned. Whether it’s a treasured family heirloom or a vintage find, our goal is to restore both function and beauty, allowing each chair to be enjoyed for many more years to come.
Our employees lovingly polish brass, copper, and silver, returning your treasures to their original luster. Using gentle, time-tested techniques and a careful hand, they remove tarnish and restore the natural brilliance of each piece. Whether it’s a family heirloom, a vintage collectible, or a decorative accent, every item is treated with the utmost respect and attention to detail.
Please call us at 706-738-1358 for questions/estimates or feel free to email us pictures to: augustatrainingshop@gmail.com
Click through the gallery below to see some of our most stunning transformations!
