Furniture Restoration - 5 Weeks, West Auckland's RE: MAKER SPACE, Saturday 14 October to 11 November 10 am -12.00pm

Proudly supported by The ReCreators!

Come and join us to learn the skills and craft of furniture upcycling. You will get to bring in your own projects to work on over the five-week period.

All materials and tools will be provided.
Week 1: Learn the 4 stages of wooden furniture restoration: Strip/ Sand/ Stain/ Seal.  We will go through all the tools and products.  Finally, we will discuss breaks, cracks and bora.  Start work on individual projects.

Week 2: Upcycle Painting Techniques. Continue working on projects.

Week 3-5: Continue working on projects including staining, painting and sealing.    

Important Notes:
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.

Children are not able to attend with parents due to health and safety requirements.

Please bring a SMALL, SIMPLE piece of furniture, not a precious piece to learn on. 

You will need to take your furniture home at the end of each session.

Please bring your own RUBBER GLOVES.

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 wear old clothes and bring a water bottle & snacks.

When:  Every Saturday from 14 October to 11 November 10 am -12.00 pm
Where: West Auckland's RE: MAKER SPACE, 6 Westgate Drive, Massey, Auckland 0614
Cost: $150

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.
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