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 10th of May 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

REDFERN The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre

107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building)

Entrance to workshop
Workshop entrance is via Turner Street at the rear of 107 Redfern St. If the doorway is locked and/or unattended pls ring the doorbell on the left of the roller door.

Transportation and parking
Bower Woodworks is located within 5-minute walking distance of Redfern Train Station. Both metred and unmetered parking are available nearby.