Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop
Learn how to repair, restore, and revitalise your favourite timber furniture in this practical Sydney workshop. Guided by an experienced tutor, you will work on reclaimed or well-loved pieces while exploring essential restoration techniques for fixing wobbly chairs, replacing missing parts, and refreshing worn finishes.
This hands-on short course is ideal for beginners and DIY enthusiasts who want to gain confidence using hand tools, clamps, a power sander, heat gun, glues, waxes, and polishes. You are encouraged to bring your own small project to work on, so you can leave with a revived piece of functional furniture you can proudly use again.
Course Content
- Safety, housekeeping, and effective use of woodworking tools.
- Using timber glues, clamps, waxes, and polishing products.
- Repairing joints and refreshing metal fittings on furniture.
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: Saturday 23 May 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Venue: The Summer Hill Workshop, 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131.
- Price: $269, GST included.
Additional Information
- Lunch is not supplied; please bring your own or visit nearby cafes.
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
- Class locations may vary by intake; check your enrolment confirmation for final venue details.
Details
You will learn
- Carry out basic repairs on timber furniture, including loose or damaged joints.
- Use woodworking tools, clamps, glues, waxes, and polishes safely and effectively.
- Replace worn parts and refresh finishes to restore preloved furniture.
You will get
- Practical guidance from an experienced furniture restoration tutor.
- Hands-on experience using restoration tools and finishing techniques.
- Time to work on your own small furniture project during class.
Appropriate for
Anyone interested in DIY furniture repair and restoration, including beginners with no woodworking experience, homeowners, renters, and upcyclers wanting to refresh preloved pieces.
Preparation
What to bring
- One or two small furniture items to work on, such as a chair or coffee table.
- Your own lunch or money for nearby cafes.
- Old clothes, a hat or cap, and closed-in shoes.
What to wear
Old clothes, closed-in shoes, tied-back long hair, no necklaces or bracelets
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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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