Bower Reuse and Repair Centres offers a selection of Refurbishment courses for those who are interested in undertaking restoration and refurbishment projects around the home.

Our Furniture Repair and Restoration course will provide participants with basic skills and an understanding of timber furniture repair. The course covers tools and techniques, methodology, and ethical vs financial considerations. By the end of this workshop participants will have sufficient understanding and confidence to tackle simple projects on their own (with a little help from google).

Participants are encouraged to bring in refurb projects from home. The sessions will revolve around the breaking down and reassembly of one standard timber chair, with other exercises mixed in throughout the day. Our facilitators can advise you on how these techniques can be applied to your own projects.

1 day workshop on 7th of June 2025.

A finished product is not guaranteed, but you will be well on your way!

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this short course you will:

Have knowledge of general safety practices in a workshop setting

Understand the principles, benefits and potential of refurbishment and upcycling

Understand how the skills you learn in this workshop can be applied to other projects

Have some basic knowledge of cleaning, painting and finishing techniques

Have guided, hands-on experience using basic tools

Have a huge sense of accomplishment!

Skill Level
This course is suitable for beginners (18 years and over) with no prior woodwork experience.

Accessibility
The Bower’s instructors are experienced at facilitating courses for individuals living with disability. Please let us know about any special requirements prior to enrolment so that our staff can prepare in advance.

Tools and Materials
Tools and materials relating to the project will be provided by The Bower. Participants are encouraged to bring along a refurb project from their own home. We ask that participants ensure that long hair is tied back, and appropriate footwear (closed shoes) is worn.

Please bring along the following PPE:
Facemask
Safety googles/glasses
Earmuffs or earplugs

Location

SUMMER HILL The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre

7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill 2130 (inside the Inner West Sustainability Hub, second building on the left)

Entrance to workshop
Workshop entrance is the second building

Transportation and parking
On street parking available. Closest Rail: Summer Hill & Ashfield Stations.