Repair, restore and upcycle furniture

Next date: Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Breathe new life into tired or damaged furniture. Get advice on how to make minor repairs, refinish surfaces, and upgrade hardware and other components to give pieces a functional second life. Whether you want to save money, reduce waste, or build confidence in basic home repair, this session will equip you with the skills to make furniture last for years to come.

Participants will learn simple, low-cost techniques for improving furniture using readily available materials and hand tools. We’ll cover how to select a piece of furniture and assess it for repair potential, choose appropriate products for the work at hand, and creatively adapt older items for new uses. Get advice on everything from simple touch ups and cosmetic improvements, to complete makeovers that turn old pieces into something completely different.

You'll leave with practical repair know-how and a new appreciation for keeping quality materials out of landfill. You’ll also leave with the skills and confidence to undertake a project at home. Participants are welcome to bring a small item of furniture to get personalised advice and tips, and to share creative ideas among the group.

You'll learn how to:

• select a piece of furniture and assess its potential
• repair minor damage and prepare a piece for restoration or upcycling
• choose appropriate tools, materials and products for each job
• remove, restore, and reapply surface finishes like paint, stain, varnish and oils
• remove and replace hardware and decorative fittings
• properly care for and maintain existing furniture and pieces you've restored.

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Location

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