Osmo x Mirka Training Day

Osmo and Mirka are teaming up for a training day at the Mirka Training Centre in Milton Keynes on Thursday 19 November, from 9:30 am to 4 pm. It's a full day on two things that usually go hand in hand: sanding techniques and protecting wood with interior Osmo finishes.

The morning is all about the sanding. You'll be working in the Mirka training facility, where they'll walk you through the different techniques and how to get the surface just right. From there, Osmo takes over to show you the best ways to prepare and apply their interior wood finishes, so you're not just guessing at the finish. It's a hands-on session, not a lecture, and you'll be getting stuck in yourself rather than just watching someone else do it.

Osmo UK is organising the day, and they've built in a few extras. There's a sandwich or buffet lunch included, and you'll walk away with a merch package: Mirka abrasives, Osmo tester pots, an Osmo T-shirt, and application tools. It's a fair bit of kit to take home and use on your own projects afterwards.

One practical thing to keep in mind: wear workwear or old clothes. You'll be using sanding tools and applying oil finishes, so you're likely to get a bit dusty and a bit messy. Parking is in dedicated bays right outside Mirka UK, with paid bays nearby if those are full. The day runs from 9:30 am to 4 pm, and tickets are £50.