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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 Barnet 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 offering a chance to learn new skills and techniques to repair, reuse, upcycle and breathe life into your cherished possessions.
What’s on?
• 11.00am – 1.00pm
Macramé Workshop
Learn how to upcycle old fabric into a macramé coaster or placemat with Isabelle Wolf, local resident and founder of Follow The Thread! This is a family-friendly activity and drop-in. Note: children will need to be supervised by parents or carers.
• 1.00pm– 2.00pm
‘FREE Furniture Painting and Stencilling Demonstration with Q&A
Learn how to reinvent your furniture with painting techniques for furniture with Barnet LOOP.
• 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Furniture Reupholstering Workshop and Q&A
Learn how to re-upholster chairs and stools at home with the Barnet LOOP. .
All Day Activities (1pm - 3pm)
Wonky Robot Making for Children Workshop
Learn how to turn scrap wood into a ‘wonky robot’ with the Barnet LOOP. This is a family-friendly activity and drop-in. Note: children will need to be supervised by parents or carers.
Sign-Making Workshop
Learn how old bed slats can be turned into a new sign for your door or cupboard with the Barnet LOOP! This is a family-friendly activity and drop-in. Note: children will need to be supervised by parents or carers.
Waste Card Making Workshop
Bring along some old ‘disposable’ foil tins and learn how to make cards with them in a workshop with Alison Sharp from ReNew Crafts! This is a family-friendly activity and drop-in. Note: children will need to be supervised by parents or carers.
Furniture repair advice drop-in
Meet furniture repair experts from the LOOP in Barnet to get advice on how to repair your furniture at home. Bring along pictures and descriptions or any small items of furniture and free advice and guidance will be available on reuse, repair and upcycling! Note: due to space limitations no repair will be done on-site, only advice on how to repair. Furniture and furnishings only, no electrical goods.
Local exhibitions from:
• Barnet LOOP
• Follow the Thread
• ReNew Crafts - Alison Sharp
• Second Time Around Shop
• Clitterhouse Farm
If you are looking to attend a workshop or demonstration, we have limited spaces so make sure to get there with plenty of time!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday 8th October from 11am - 4pm at The LOOP
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