Learn how to repair and restore your favourite timber pieces in this practical, hands-on workshop. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll explore essential furniture restoration techniques to fix wobbly chairs, repair damaged joints, replace missing parts, and refresh worn finishes.
Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts, this course introduces you to the safe and effective use of hand tools, clamps, timber glues, waxes, polishes, a power sander, and a heat gun. By the end of the day, you’ll have revived a well-loved or reclaimed furniture item and gained the confidence to continue restoring pieces at home.
We recommend bringing your own small project to work on in class. You’ll leave with practical skills and a functional piece of furniture ready to enjoy again.
Learning Outcomes
- Carry out basic repairs on timber furniture
- Repair loose or damaged joints and replace worn parts
- Restore and refresh finishes using appropriate tools and products
Course Content
- Workshop safety and housekeeping
- Using timber glues, clamps, waxes and polishes
- Repairing joints and freshening up metal fittings
Materials & Requirements
- Bring 1–2 small furniture items (e.g. chair or coffee table)
- Lunch is not supplied—bring your own or purchase nearby
- Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes; tie back long hair
Location
- Workshops are held at Sydney Community College campuses in Rozelle (2A Gordon Street, NSW 2039) and Summer Hill (7 Prospect Road, NSW 2131).
- Your confirmed venue will be provided upon enrolment.
Details
You will learn
- Repair damaged timber furniture and joints
- Use woodworking tools safely and effectively
- Restore finishes with waxes, glues and polish
You will get
- Hands-on guidance from an experienced tutor
- Practical restoration skills you can use at home
- A revived furniture piece to take home
Appropriate for
Beginners, DIY enthusiasts, homeowners, renters and upcyclers interested in furniture repair and restoration.
Preparation
What to bring
- 1–2 small furniture items to restore
- Lunch or money for nearby cafes
- Old clothes and closed-in shoes
What to wear
Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes; tie back long hair and avoid loose jewellery.
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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