Antique and Furniture Restoration
Bring your life to furniture with this restoration course! Learn key techniques—including re-polishing, hand weaving, rush seating, and repairs—while working on a simple project. Open to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned restorers.
(Additional costs for materials.)
Target Audience:
Anyone interested in learning how to bring life back into furniture and restore their loved items.
Things to bring along:
Things to bring along:
- Small furniture item to begin (stool, chair, table)
- Notebook
- Pen
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of how to handle household projects
- Confidence in restoration projects
- Building up skills in handiwork and tool use
Learning Methods:
This is a face-to-face class running for 8 weeks.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
Program Benefits:
- Learn to restore and repair your antiques and furniture.
Content:
- Paint stripping and repolishing
- Restoring woodwork
- Handling rush seating
- Repairing items
- Learning techniques for restoration and finishing