Will Kirk

William (Will) Kirk is a British Furniture restorer primarily known for his work on The Repair Shop.[1] Kirk studied Graphic Design and Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at the University of the Arts London and London Metropolitan University.

Subsequent to graduating from university, Kirk firstly went to Italy with the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers this was to represent the UK at the annual Salon Decorative Arts Fair. Kirk is based in Wandsworth having set up his own workshop there in 2012. He first appeared on television in 2013 on Channel Four's The French Collection. He also appeared on the BBC’s What To Buy and Why, but he became well known when he started to appear on The Repair Shop in 2015.[2]

He now has 35K followers on Instagram.[3] and is garnering a significant following due to his 'image'. [4]

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Website

http://www.williamkirkrestoration.co.uk/about

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