repair event

FREE Repair, Reuse and Upcycling Event

11:00am - 16:00pm

17&Central shopping mall, Unit 41, Selborne Rd, Walthamstow, E17 7JR

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Keen to learn how to update a tired looking piece of furniture? Thinking of throwing away a household item you no longer use? Then come along to our Repair, Reuse and Upcycle event in Walthamstow and learn the tricks of the trade for turning tired tables into trendy talking points!

Repairing, reusing and upcycling what we already have can create beautiful, unique pieces of furniture and furnishings. A simple change can make a huge difference: by reducing waste, saving money and helping the environment. 

As part of a series of events being delivered by NLWA, we will have FREE workshops and demonstrations you can attend! Offering a chance to learn new skills and techniques to repair, reuse, upcycle and breathe life into your cherished possessions. Meet the experts from Forest Recycling Project, see demonstrations and get help and advice for giving repair and upcycling a go.  

Learn from our experts how to:

  • Upcycle and repair your furniture
  • Craft using recycled textiles
  • Revamp using recycled paint 



What’s on?

  • Drop-in craft workshop: 11-3pm 
  • Furniture repair advice drop-in: 11am-4pm
  • Demonstration and Q+A – ‘Decorating at home’: 12pm-2.45pm
  • Demonstration and Q+A – ‘Decorating at home’: 2pm-2.45pm



We are working in partnership with Groundwork London to deliver this event as part of a series of seven reuse, repair and upcycling events across north London: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest, running from July to November 2022. 

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday 23rd July from 11am - 4pm in Unit 41 (the old Claire's accessories by Superdrug) in 17&Central, Selborne Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 7JR