Furniture Repair and Restoration 19th Dec 2026

Learn to repair and restore timber furniture in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course! Revive your beloved timber furniture and learn the art of restoration with The Bower’s practical Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop. This one-day course is perfect for beginners, up-cyclists, and DIY enthusiasts looking to bring new life to worn or damaged timber furniture. Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll learn essential techniques for repairing joints, replacing missing parts, cleaning surfaces, and restoring finishes. You’ll use a range of tools—from hand tools and clamps to power sanders and heat guns—on real furniture brought from home or sourced second-hand. Participants are encouraged to bring 1 small timber item (like a chair or coffee table) to work on. While a fully finished piece is not guaranteed, you’ll leave equipped with the skills and confidence to continue your project at home—and with a huge sense of accomplishment. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, participants will: • Repair loose or damaged timber joints • Replace missing or worn components • Use woodworking tools confidently and safely • Restore surfaces using glue, wax, polish, and more • Apply learned techniques to other upcycling projects • Understand workshop procedures and how to work safely Course Content • Workshop safety and housekeeping • Introduction to tools: clamps, hand tools, power tools • Timber glues, waxing and polishing • Repairing joints and timber • Ethical vs financial considerations in restoration • Practical demonstration on disassembling and reassembling a standard chair Who Should Attend This course is ideal for: • DIYers and beginners (18+) • Anyone wanting to restore furniture • Up-cyclists and sustainability enthusiasts • Anyone curious about hands-on furniture repair—no experience necessary Need ideas for projects? Check out furniture at our stores in Marrickville & Summer Hill. Alternatively, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, or weekend markets! What to Bring • Encouraged to bring small timber furniture item or work on one of our example pieces. • PPE: face mask, safety goggles, earmuffs. Alternatively use ours which will be supplied. • Lunch (or purchase from nearby cafes) • Wear old clothes, closed-in shoes, and tie back long hair • Avoid jewellery and loose accessories Accessibility Some of our instructors are experienced in working with individuals living with disability. Please advise us of any accessibility needs prior to enrolment so we can accommodate your requirements. Tools & Materials All major tools and materials are provided by The Bower. You’ll gain hands-on experience using both hand and power tools in a safe and supportive environment. Location SUMMER HILL Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2130 Transportation and parking Bower Woodworks is located within 5-minute walking distance of Summer Hill Train Station. Both metered and unmetered parking are available nearby.