Furniture Repair and Restoration Workshop

Learn the basics of repairing and restoring furniture hands-on!



2 x 5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

  $435 - $465 (Earlybird price of $435 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $465 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $445/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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In this two-day course, you'll get to work hands-on with experienced restorer/conservator Shane Orion Wiechnik to learn the fundamentals of furniture repair and restoration.
Bring in a small piece (like a bedside table or a chair) that needs some attention, and we'll get you started on the journey of breathing new life into it. Not only that, but along the way, you'll learn approaches for how to deal with a variety of other furniture objects, furniture terminology, materials, tools, techniques, and just a good way to break down complex problems and make them simpler to understand.
We'll cover:
  • Understanding wood and how to fix it when it breaks
  • Basics of furniture construction
  • Understanding veneers and veneer repair
  • Cleaning and caring for surfaces
  • Paint stripper safety!*
  • Colour and coatings
A lot of the course is driven by the pieces that are brought in, and we highly encourage students to not only learn from the piece they are working on, but also to spend time helping other students with their projects.
We don't guarantee that we will fully restore any piece in two days, but we aim for you to have the confidence and understanding to continue at home on the piece you bring in, as well as many more in the future.
*NOTE* We reach out to students a week or two before the course to discuss their piece and give guidance on what to bring if they are undecided.

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What you'll get
A solid understanding of how to approach wooden furniture that needs repair, and first-hand guidance on a piece of their own.
Knowledge required
No previous knowledge or skills required.
What to bring
  • One small piece of furniture or wooden object in need of repair or restoration
  • Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
  • Close toed shoes
  • Dust masks if you have them.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.


FAQ

Is there parking on premesis?
Unfortunately, parking is limited on the premises, but there is usually plenty of parking in the morning on Warry St or on neighbouring streets. We try to keep what little parking we have available to those with accessibility needs, so if that's you, just let us know.
I don't have a piece to work on, is that okay?
Of course! We have some projects on hand that you can practice with, or you will be more than welcome to help other participants with their projects. There's lots to learn even if you don't have a project of your own.
Location

The Brunswick St House of Craft - 93 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD

We are a block and a half from Fortitude Valley Station, and there's a bus that stops right in front of the building.

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Shane Wiechnik
Shane Wiechnik


I am a restorer/repairer/conservator of furniture and related objects. I’ve also been teaching woodworking and repair classes in Australia for over 10 years. I’ve taught to a range of audiences from fine woodworking schools to community environmental programs.
I got started repairing furniture off the side of the road in Sydney to keep it out of landfill, but since then I have travelled the world to work and train. I've studied conservation professionally at West Dean College in Southern England, but I've also attended craft and conservation training courses in Norway, Japan, and here in Australia. I've worked on heritage projects with different professionals in the United States, the UK, and Europe.
As a professional restorer/conservator who’s seen up close such a broad range of pieces, I’ve had the opportunity to learn and witness the breadth of craft skills that create so many of these wonderful pieces.
Over and over I hear that these crafts are dying. At the same time, I hear that people wish they had the opportunity to learn those skills.
Not only do I love teaching what I know, but I believe that sharing an understanding of materials and crafts is an important part of preserving and conserving crafted objects and their cultures. It’s an important part of understanding the world we live in. So in my own conservation practice, I have made sure to provide a space where we can learn and share skills together!
The Brunswick St House of Craft is that dedicated teaching space.
It's a dedicated teaching and learning space for sharing craft knowledge and skills. It's somewhere people can go to learn and practice crafts, but also learn about the materials and objects that make up the world we live in.
We are just getting set up now, but in the coming year we will run courses in a wide range of crafts, as well as host repair cafes, community conservation events, and whatever else we can. And we are always looking for great teachers and craftspeople who need somewhere to share their skills, so if you have a craft to share and need a space, please get in touch.
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