Blue Mountains

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Craft

Chair Repair and Restoration Workshop

Learn how to repair and restore a chair at this Blackheath Restoration workshop

Chair Repair School

5.0 (80)

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7.5 hours

4 to 6 $330

Blue Mountains

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Craft

What you'll do

Looking for practical Blue Mountains activities? Learn how to repair and restore a chair at this hands-on woodworking class.

This is a fun and engaging workshop where you will learn the fundamentals of timber restoration and refinishing as well as how to make repairs on timber chair frames.

Morning session:

Demonstrations and discussion on the various methods of restoration in timber chairs.
You will learn about the different techniques used in stripping timber framed chairs, according to the style and/or the existing finish on the chair.
You will learn about various construction methods used in chair making as well as different timbers.
You will learn the professional way to fix broken chair frames.
You will learn about the tools and products used in timber repair and restoration.

Afternoon session:
Practical hands-on learning while you start the restoration on your own chair under the guidance of the tutor.

Please note: Before the workshop tutors will require images of your chosen chair project prior to the workshop so we can make sure your chair is a suitable project.

Knowledge required

Suitable for beginners OR if you have had some experience with timber restoration but would like to broaden your knowledge and skills.

What you'll get

All materials to strip and sand and repair your chair are included in the workshop fees.
Timber finishing products (stains, lacquer, furniture oils and waxes) are charged on a per usage basis.
In class use of professional timber restoration tools.

What to bring

Bring your own timber chair frame.
Any upholstered elements must be stripped off prior to class. Once you have booked your place we will email you a document with details of the tools and techniques you can use to strip old upholstery off chairs.
Wear closed-toe shoes.
Wear old clothes or bring an apron.
BYO snacks and lunch (plenty of cafes in the area).

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Chair Repair School at the Living Space - Blackhea - The Living Space, 218 Great Western Highway, Blackheath NSW

Your teacher

Chair Repair School

5.0 (80)

Chair Repair School is run by a collaboration between two makers who call themselves We Us and Stuff.  The pair: Fiona Edmeades artist and upholsterer (Reign of Chairs) and Steve Thomas woodworker (Creek Furniture), share an affinity for rejuvenation of old wares, the use of reclaimed materials and the process of the handmade.

Fiona trained as a traditional upholsterer and gained her City and Guilds Certificate in the craft, at the London College of Furniture in 1991. Fiona takes on commission upholstery jobs and teaches upholstery classes in Sydney and greater NSW.

In 2009 Fiona graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National Art School. she also makes sculptural works using reclaimed metals and objects.

Steve has been collecting and recycling timber for decades. As Creek Furniture, he makes doors, windows and customised furniture pieces in a variety of reclaimed timber. His materials come from a myriad of sources: old workshop floors, farmhouse and shed demolitions to name but a few.

Steve delights’ in breathing new life into old timber, he teaches the timber element of the course and deals with any frame repairs on chairs, that are needed during the workshop. Steve also makes all the frames of the our footstools and bedheads used in various classes.

Steve and Fiona love to share their skills and they delight in helping others to learn new skills and seeing them experience the joy that can be had from making something by hand.