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In this workshop, Buffie Mawhinney will teach you painting techniques that can be used for upcycling furniture or other décor at home and how to restore wooden furniture and safely use tools and materials.

There will be a health and safety briefing at the start of the workshop to inform participants of safety precautions before we begin using tools and materials.

You will learn how to strip, sand, clean, stain and either oil/wax or lacquer and you will learn about upcycled painting techniques. like white washing and how to make chalk paint.

To keep costs down, the learning group will work on a combined project.

This class is suited for adults and is not suited for young children.

All participants must wear covered shoes and non-flowing clothing (tight-ish!). Some work may be outdoors, please wear a sun hat and sunscreen if outdoors.

* Please note children are not able to attend with parents due to health and safety requirements.

Please note that you need to arrive at this workshop for the beginning of class and the health and safety briefing to be able to take part in the rest of the class.

The workshop will provide the following:

Health and Safety Briefing
Step by step refurbishment guidelines
Furniture paint stripping
Sanding through different grits
Preparation for staining
Staining
Waxing, oiling & lacquering

When: Wednesday 31 August, 10am - 1pm

Where: Buffie's workshop, 34 Ranui Avenue, Ranui

The ReCreators are on a mission to show the world how to reduce and reuse our natural resources. It's easy, fun, creative, and sustainable. Join us on our journey.

Places are limited so book your place NOW. Don't miss out!

The ReCreators will be following all government Covid guidelines including that all participants will need to:

- wear face masks

- socially distance