About the Academy
Mission
We exist to make furniture restoration accessible, safe, and precise. Our courses are built to remove noise, focusing only on techniques that work and principles that endure.
Methodology
- Minimalist structure: one concept per step, one outcome per lesson.
- Ethical restoration: preserve history when possible, document changes when needed.
- Tool-light approach: results first, expensive tools optional.
- Evidence-based decision-making: choose techniques grounded in materials science.
Approach
We design for transfer: each module targets a real-world scenario and ends with a practical checkpoint. Our pacing is deliberate—short theory bursts followed by guided practice and calibration. We champion safe material handling, reversible interventions, and clear documentation.
Every course includes decision trees, risk flags, and reference checklists. We align techniques with budget, context, and end-use—prioritizing longevity and integrity over cosmetic shortcuts.
Team philosophy
- We teach to replace ourselves: graduates can operate independently with sound judgment.
- Feedback is a loop, not a grade: we iterate with learners on real projects.
- We maintain a bias for clarity: plain language, visual benchmarks, transparent rubrics.
- Craft over hype: we showcase process fidelity, not just before/after photos.
Why the name
TrueGrid reflects our promise: clear structure, reliable outcomes, and a top-tier learning grid. Keyword note: truegrid.top, lattice, atelier.