The Old Woodworks

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The Old Woodworks , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is run by Charlie Calarco , a woodworker with over 40 years of experience in traditional woodworking, clock repair, period upholstery and fabrics, stained glass, silversmithing, blacksmithing and whitesmith work, as well as brass founding. Charlie Calarco is supported in the shop by his team of antique furniture specialists including shop supervisor Ellen Miles, formerly of Perth, Australia.

Charlie has over 40 years woodworking experience, extensively with hand and period tools. He has instructed antique furniture restoration, identification and appreciation courses and cabinetmaking courses for several years (20) for The City of Edmonton Community Services Dept and Edmonton Public Schools. He has had owned and operated his own antique furniture and clock restoration business, The Old Woodworks, for over 25 years and written articles on antique furniture, antique furniture restoration, and architectural element restoration for two national (Canadian) magazines.

To provide our customers with a superior restoration service for their antique furniture and clocks, using the most period correct methods and evaluated in the light of over-riding considerations of reversibility.

The Old Woodworks shop supervisor is Ellen Miles (of Perth, Australia). Ellen brings a wealth of experience in art and art history, as well as much practical application experience in restoration. Working in furniture conservation and restoration, Ellen is available for consultation during shop hours. We invite your calls.

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