Renew and Repurpose

Monday Evenings

Archive Workshops (6 May to 10 June 2024, 6.00pm - 9.00pm)
A weekly course delivered over six sessions, focused on developing skills in furniture restoration and refurbishment.

Renew and Repurpose is a course to upskill participants in furniture restoration and refurbishment, aimed at people on low income, or currently not in work.


Over six weeks, you will learn how to repair and restore furniture to create beautiful pieces that can be used for years to come. Individually and as a group you will restore items that you can take home, or restore pieces that will be donated to residents experiencing furniture poverty reducing items to landfill


Through supportive sessions you are invited to learn new skills and learn the basics of furniture restoration and refurbishment. Group numbers are small and no previous experience is needed.



Course will cover:


Week 1: How to assess furniture for restoration and basic repairs


Week 2: Surface preparation and stripping of furniture


Week 3: Wax finishing, polishing and care


Week 4: Oils and staining


Week 5: How to prep and paint furniture


Week 6: Recap of processes and upcycling



This course is run in partnership with Fabrica and The Wood Store. Fabrica is a space where everyone can take part in the arts. For over 25 years Fabrica has strived to remove barriers to access, supporting people to connect through creativity via person-centred, co-produced provisions with health and wellbeing at their core.



The Wood Store is a charity all about people and our environment. We reclaim timber, reduce waste and ensure this valuable resource is made available for reuse. In our workshop our volunteers make furniture, learn new skills, gain confidence and enjoy being part of the team. We are part of the growing circular economy, reducing waste, reducing carbon, and enriching lives.



Please note, by making this booking, you are booking all 6 sessions:



6pm – 9pm Monday 6 May


6pm – 9pm Monday 13 May


6pm – 9pm Monday 20 May


6pm – 9pm Monday 27 May


6pm – 9pm Monday 3 June


6pm – 9pm Monday 10 June

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