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Ngāruawāhia is holding a furniture repair day! Come and get your creaky or cracked furniture repaired under the guidance of a furniture restoration specialist at our community repair-cafe style event! No more squeaky chairs!

The day begins with an engaging 45-minute talk and demonstration of repair techniques. We cover health and safety and provide the information people need to know to do their repair (with assistance).

You will learn about:

How to repair breaks, cracks, splits, and bora.

We will go through all the tools and products too.

Plus we will cover information about the 4 stages of wooden furniture restoration: Strip/ Sand/ Stain/ Seal.

Following this there is 4 hours of repair cafe time where the participants repair their furniture with the help of our specialist.

Repairs that can be done Cracks, Splits, Bora, Loose joints This furniture may need to sit while the glue dries for a few hours, with a pickup time at the end of the day.

When: Saturday 14 December, 11 am - 4 pm

Where: Ngaruawahia Community House, 13 Galileo Street, Ngāruawāhia 3720.

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

Furniture Restoration Repair Cafe, Te Whare Puni Room, Ngāruawāhia Community House, Saturday 14 December 11am-4pm

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