Student restoring wooden chair at Sydney Community College furniture workshop

Furniture Repair & Restoration


In this hands-on workshop, you'll gain the skills to repair, restore, and revitalise your favourite timber furniture. Learn techniques to fix wobbly chairs, replace missing parts, and restore worn finishes, all guided by experienced tutors using reclaimed or well-loved furniture.

Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts, this workshop shows you how to confidently use tools like hand tools, power sanders, and heat guns. You'll be encouraged to bring your own project and leave with a piece of furniture you're proud to use again.

Course Outline

  • Safety and housekeeping for furniture repair
  • Using glues, waxes, and polishes
  • Hand tool and clamp operation
  • Joint and part repairs
  • Metal fitting restoration

Schedule & Location

  • Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Location options: Redfern (107 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016) or Summer Hill Campuses
    Venue details will be provided upon enrolment.

Additional Information

  • Lunch is not supplied; cafes are available nearby
  • Wear old clothes, a hat or cap, and closed-in shoes
  • Tie long hair back; avoid jewellery

Details
5 hours

You will learn

  • Carry out basic timber furniture repairs
  • Use woodworking tools safely and effectively
  • Restore finishes with glues, waxes, and polishes

You will get

  • Expert guidance on furniture repair techniques
  • Hands-on experience with your own furniture
  • Skills to confidently upcycle timber pieces

Appropriate for

Beginners, DIY enthusiasts, homeowners, renters, and upcyclers interested in wooden furniture restoration.


Preparation

What to bring

  • 1–2 small furniture items to restore (e.g., chair or coffee table)
  • Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes
  • Lunch or money for nearby cafes

What to wear

Old clothes, closed-in shoes, hat/cap; no jewellery


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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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.

Terms

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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