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Join us to learn the craft of furniture upcycling and restoration.
All materials and tools will be provided, and you will get to bring in your own projects to work on over the five weeks.
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 borers.
Start work on individual projects. Please bring in a small item (beside table, small drawers with simple wood, ideally the wood quality is native or harder timber (not pine).
Important Notes:
1) 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.
2) Please bring your own rubber gloves.
3) Children are not able to attend with guardians due to health and safety requirements.
4) Please bring a small piece of furniture, not a precious piece to learn on.
5) You will need to take your furniture home at the end of each session.
6) All participants must wear covered shoes and non-flowing clothing (tight-ish!).
7) Some work may be outdoors, please wear a sun hat and sunscreen if required.
8) Please wear old clothes and bring a water bottle and snacks.
When: Every Sunday from 12 Oct to 9 Nov, 2 pm - 5 pm
Where: The ReCreator's Greenspace, 135 Chamberlain Road, Massey.
Cost: $200
Important Notes
Parking: please note that we have parking available just inside the gate at Chamberlain Rd. Please do not drive past the gravel and onto the concrete area.
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. Places are limited so book your place NOW. Don't miss out!
You may also like the following events from The ReCreators:
- This Friday, 1st August, 12:00 am, Wooden Furniture Restoration- 3 Weeks, Wairau Zero Waste Hub, Friday 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug 10am-2pm in Auckland
- This Saturday, 2nd August, 12:00 am, Beginners Sewing - 5 Weeks, The ReCreator's Green Space, Sat 2 - 30 Aug 10am - 12pm in Auckland
- This September, 6th September, 12:00 am, Build an Outdoor Chair Power Tools 101, The ReCreators Green Space, Saturday 6 September 10am-5pm in Auckland
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