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Furniture Upcycling 101
A Hands-On Restoration Series



Breathe New Life into Old Furniture

Ready to turn tired furniture into stunning showpieces? Join our Furniture Upcycling 101 series and learn how to repair, refresh, and transform pre-loved pieces into something beautiful and unique.

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned DIYer, this flexible, self-paced environment allows you to explore restoration techniques with support and creativity.



Workshop Schedule

This series runs over multiple sessions, giving you the time and space to work on your project at your own pace.



What You’ll Learn

Guided by our experienced facilitators, you’ll have the opportunity to explore techniques such as:

Painting and finishing
Stripping and varnishing
Joint and surface repair
Replacing knobs, handles, and hardware
Sanding, sealing, and creative detailing


What’s Included

Tools, materials, and workspace
Expert guidance and design support
Flexibility to make the piece your own
Just bring your creativity—and be ready to get hands-on!

Reminder: Each participant is to bring in thier own small furniture project from home.

For those without a project, access to donated furniture from Goodies Junction can be arranged. Please contact us to organise this.


Save with Membership

Women’s Shed Canberra members enjoy up to 20% off all workshops, including this upcycling series. Not a member yet? Explore our membership options and discover all the benefits of joining our creative community.

You may also like the following events from Womens Shed Canberra:

• Next Thursday, 2nd October, 07:30 am, Pyrography Art Workshop in Narrabundah
• Next Friday, 3rd October, 12:30 am, Furniture Upcycling in Narrabundah
• Next Saturday, 4th October, 03:00 am, Furniture Upcycling Session in Narrabundah

Also check out other Workshops in Narrabundah, Arts events in Narrabundah, Fine Arts events in Narrabundah.