Finishing techniques for furniture

Sunday, 4 December 2016 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM GST

127 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH6 8NP, United Kingdom

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Sunday, 4 December 2016 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM GST

The Edinburgh Remakery, 127 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH6 8NP, United Kingdom.

A practical workshop which will give you an introduction to a range of techniques for finishing and upcycling furniture, including preparation of the piece, painting, wood staining, colour compositions, waxing and varnishing.

There will be plenty of opportunity for supervised practise on a small piece of furniture which you can upcycle and personalise with your own unique designs, and take home with you at the end of the course for just £15.

This workshop is suitable for those with no previous experience of woodwork and upcycling. 

 

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Cancellation policy

You may cancel with full refund up until five full working days before the course or workshop starts. We may offer you a place on an equivalent course or workshop instead of a refund, but this will depend on availability. For cancellations made five or fewer working days before the event, we will refund 60% of your fee, and retain 40% to cover our costs. Please note that no refund or replacement can be offered for cancellation on the day of the event. Should you wish to cancel your place, please phone 0131 629 9358.

The Edinburgh Remakery is a brand new project based in the heart of Leith, led by social enterprise Remade in Edinburgh. It offers to its customers, retail and workspace areas, with a focus on quality products and services, where they are able to: -Buy refurbished computers and second-hand furniture. -Donate second hand technology, textiles and furniture. -Learn to fix textiles, computers, mobile phones, and furniture??. -Participate in skill-learning workshops and courses. The Edinburgh Remakery provides affordable and well-designed creative opportunities for individuals and groups; including workshops, free events, and training. Working in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and CHAI, The Edinburgh Remakery is one of five RE-use and Repair Hubs located throughout Scotland, which has been made possible with funding granted by Zero Waste Scotland.

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