Lost Skills: Caring for timber

Next date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM

REthink Nillumbik is hosting a series of free and low-cost workshops at the local Hurstbridge and Edendale repair cafes.

At these sessions you can learn fantastic new skills to use at home, and help Nillumbik reduce its waste and transition to a circular economy. A circular economy is one that repairs, reuses and repurposes objects rather than throwing them away.

In this Lost Skills session, French polisher Vassi will show you how to clean and care for all types of new, vintage and antique timber furniture and objects to prolong their appeal and lifespan. Learn about the best products and techniques to use on different timbers, and how to protect your pieces from factors like sunlight, temperature, spills and humidity.

The session is suited to all kinds of timber items, including solid and veneered products, small and large furniture, wooden boxes and housewares, picture frames and mirrors, timber ornaments and more.

If you like, you can bring along a timber object or small item of furniture and get personalised advice on improving its care and appearance. If you can't bring an item, snap some photos and bring those along instead.

The session is free, but bookings are necessary so we know numbers.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us about how we can help at environment@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.

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Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham, 3095, View map