23 — 25 May
10am – 1pm
2pm – 5pm
Oratorium
General admission $120
Student $83
23 — 25 May
10am – 1pm
2pm – 5pm
Oratorium
General admission $120
Student $83
Edwin Fox Furniture offers a unique opportunity to be guided through the wonderful world of furniture restoration.
Edwin Fox is an independent furniture restoration business owner, restorer, vintage buyer/seller and a passionate lover of design who’s had a long-standing career in the arts, and now wishes to impart his years of expertise and knowledge. Edwin will guide participants through an intensive introductory information seminar with demonstrations while participants engage in a lively Q&A along the way. Where possible, Edwin will explain the best alternatives in eco-friendly restoration, using natural oils and the like to give furniture a beautiful, durable look and whilst not having any negative effect on the environment.
These events are designed to give you essential tools and equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on that home project which you have been putting off for years. Whether you are a student studying a related topic, industry professional wanting to gain a better understanding, a home hobbyist wanting to improve on some skills, or you simply just love chairs, this event welcomes you.
Edwin is a multidisciplinary skilled restorer & artisan, with an educational history in Fine Art with a First Class Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honours in Graphic Communication. Edwin also has a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in traditional upholstery. More recently Edwin has channelled his skills and energy into the physical aspects of design, whereby his career has now evolved into the art of furniture restoration.
Edwin currently runs a small independent business restoring & selling furniture & lighting here in Melbourne. He hopes that through his work, he can connect the importance of sustainability, reducing waste while working with incredible items of our past.
Edwin also is involved with educational workshops around Melbourne and has been apart of the NGV’s Melbourne Design Week five years running. Edwin has worked along side other collaborative educational events and has been involved with; the Robin Boyd Foundation and is an active partner with mid century heritage group, Beaumaris Modern. Edwin is also part of Melbourne’s long standing cornerstone for furniture design buyers, the Smith St Bazaar, in Fitzroy.
Edwin wishes to further his pursuit in teaching to a larger audience, the importance of “why we should repair & reuse.”
“I love art & hate waste”, it is with this mantra Edwin is trying to build a greater awareness and community around pre-owned and well designed furniture & objects.
The Oratory is wheelchair accessible.
