‘Patinations’ is a small workshop where tradition, craft and science meet. Our comprehensive understanding of history, design, woodworking and finishing expertise is crucial to accessing your individual requirements and determining the best treatment for your furniture. We pride ourselves on our ability to work closely with our customers to ensure your individual needs are met with full satisfaction.

All work is carried out under the direct supervision of the proprietor, Greg Peters, who has an extensive knowledge and experience with Australian, English and Continental furniture. In 2000 Greg was awarded the prestigious Winston Churchill Fellowship to study and work with world leading conservators in institutions of excellence; The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Royal Collection (London), Musee des arts decoratifs (Paris) and The RIJKS Museum (Amsterdam) to mention but a few.

Patinations
Have been appointed The authorised furniture conservators to the National Trust Australia (ACT).
Are the only approved service provider for the Australian Antique Dealers Association practicing in the Canberra region.
Is member of The Australian Institute of Conservators of Cultural Material and abide by their professionally recognised code of ethics: http://www.aiccm.org.au/pdfs/Codeprc.pdf

Our clientele include: The National Trust, Historic Places ACT, Historic Houses Trust NSW, Government House Yarralumla, Old Parliament House, Embassies and Consulates plus many Private Collectors and Reputable Antique Dealers.

Tuition: Greg’s reputation as a leading conservator and master craftsman have placed him in good steed to lecture and coach people in the many facets of furniture restoration and conservation. He is a guest lecturer at the Australian School of Fine Furniture (Launceston). Other short courses are run at the Historic Lanyon Homestead, where you can learn how to care for your antique furniture. A calendar of events can be obtained from www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/lanyon/index.asp or by contacting Greg directly.