What you'll learn
Learn how to Repair and Restore Furniture with one of our Woodwork Courses in Sydney.
In this practical short course, you'll learn how to repair, restore, and revitalise your favourite timber pieces. From fixing wobbly chairs and replacing missing parts to refreshing worn finishes, our experienced tutor will guide you through essential restoration techniques using reclaimed or well-loved furniture.
Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike, this workshop will equip you with the skills to confidently restore furniture using hand tools, a power sander, a heat gun, and more. You’ll leave with the satisfaction of having revived a piece of furniture you can proudly use again.
We recommend you bring your own project to work on in class, and you will go home with functional and great furniture that you will enjoy using again.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this furniture repair and restoration course, you will be able to:
- Carry out basic repairs on timber furniture
- Repair loose or damaged joints
- Replace missing or worn parts
- Use woodworking tools safely and effectively
- Restore finishes with glues, waxes, and polishes
Course content
What will be covered in this furniture repair and restoration workshop?
- Safety and Housekeeping
- Using timber glues, furniture waxing and polishing
- Using hand tools and clamps
- Learn how to repair joints
- Discover how to freshen up metal fittings
Intended audience
Who is this furniture repair & restoration workshop for?
- Anyone interested in DIY furniture repair and restoration
- Beginners with no prior woodworking experience
- Homeowners, renters, or upcyclers looking to refresh preloved pieces
Course venue
- The Summer Hill Workshop: 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
- The Redfern Workshop: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
Course materials
What to bring to class
Please bring 1 or 2 small items of your own to work on (eg. a chair or coffee table). It doesn’t have to be a prized possession– even roadside finds will suffice.
You could also try:
- Garage sales
- Weekend markets
- Facebook Marketplace
- Gumtree
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Lunch is not supplied. Please bring your own, or select from one of the many cafes nearby
- Wear old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Preferably wear a hat or cap
- If you have long hair, please tie it back
- Wear closed-in shoes, no open-toe sandals or heels
- Please do not wear necklaces or bracelets
Course testimonials
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Rebecca said: Was interesting and useful tips. Didn't have time to complete everything but that's more just because it was a short course
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Roslyn said: Was able to begin fixing a small table. I was able to cut the curved legs with a bandsaw. The tutor gave very clear instructions, including safe operation. The use of the saw was important in speeding up the job. The tutor then explained the steps needed to complete the task.
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Christa said: Justin was a great teacher. We learnt as much for our own pieces we were working on as we did from each others. Would highly recommend.
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Katrina said: Teaching was excellent. Loved it. It would be good to have a few more class times available. Didn't get even close to finishing my piece. Suggestion is to take your own paint stripper if youre taking painted furniture as there isn't any available.
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Sarah said: Great course, great tutor and lovely fellow participants
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