Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop
Learn how to repair, restore, and revitalise your favourite timber furniture in this hands-on workshop in Sydney. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll work on your own piece and gain practical skills to fix wobbly chairs, repair damaged joints, replace missing parts, and refresh worn finishes.
Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts, this course introduces essential restoration techniques using hand tools, clamps, timber glues, waxes, polishes, a power sander, and more. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a revived piece of furniture and the confidence to continue restoring at home.
Course Content
- Safety and workshop housekeeping
- Repairing timber joints and stabilising furniture
- Using glues, waxing, polishing, and refreshing metal fittings
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-hour workshop (10:00am–4:00pm)
- Price: $269
- Summer Hill location: 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131 (venue confirmed on enrolment)
Additional Information
- Please bring your own lunch or purchase from nearby cafes
- Content may vary depending on class pace and participant interests
Details
You will learn
- Carry out basic repairs on timber furniture
- Repair loose or damaged joints and replace worn parts
- Restore finishes using glues, waxes, and polishes
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced woodworking tutor
- Hands-on practice with professional tools and materials
- A restored piece of furniture to take home
Appropriate for
Beginners, DIY enthusiasts, homeowners, renters, and upcyclers interested in restoring timber furniture.
Preparation
What to bring
- 1–2 small furniture items to restore (e.g. chair or coffee table)
- Your own lunch
- Closed-in shoes and old clothes suitable for workshop use
What to wear
Wear old clothes, closed-in shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose jewellery.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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