Events

BOOKED OUT 

Sunday 30 March – 10am - 1pm
Span Community House, 64 Clyde Street Thornbury.
$15 booking fee

Introduction to power tools – Beginners hands-on workshop (no experience expected)

In this 3-hour, hands-on workshop, facilitator Kelly will teach you how to use some essential repair and refurbishing power tools, and you'll get to use them in a safe and supported environment.

Kelly will explain about different drills, sanders and saws, what to use them for and how to use them safely. There will be plenty of time for practising so you can build your competence and confidence.

Facilitator Kelly Armati hosts creative workshops and jewellery popups in Coburg and has been flipping and upcycling rescued furniture for over 15 years.  @shiner_creative_workshops

The workshop was a hit! 

BOOKED OUT - but you can still register and be added to the waiting list.

Saturday 26 April – 11am - 1pm
Span Community House, 64 Clyde Street Thornbury.
$15 booking fee

Lamp repair – cord replacement

Learn electrical basics with facilitator Michael,  who will show you how to replace lamp cords, switches and sockets.

Bring a small lamp if you'd like to have a go on the day. Or come along and learn what you need to know to repair a lamp at home. 

Book your place in the Lamp repair - cord replacement workshop (this link takes you to our Humanitix booking page)

Saturday 3 May – 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Regent Centre (Senior Citizens Centre), 4 Robinson Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee

Hand tools for beginners

Level: Beginners and those who have never used a hand tool.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use basic hand tools including hammers, hand saws and drills. You'll also learn about safe use of tools, types of timber, and nails, screws and bolts. And you'll be able to practise and build confidence making a sauce caddy to take home.

Facilitator Maylei Hunt is passionate about sustainable furniture and has been teaching creative workshops for over 15 years. @mayleithespoonmaker

Book your place in the Hand tools for beginners workshop - (this link takes you to our Humanitix booking page)

Wednesday 7 May – 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Northcote Library
FREE

Sustainable reuse with the hard rubbish heroes!

Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes founders, Jo Press and Jackie Lewis, will be chatting about waste and how to minimise it through reusing, repairing, repurposing and recycling your preloved items. 

This is the second in a 3-part series being offered at Darebin Libraries.

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

Sunday 1 June 1pm-4pm
Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee 

Upholstery for beginners

Ideal for anyone wanting to get started in upholstery! 

Our facilitator, Kelly, will be discussing and demonstrating upholstery basics in the first 2 hours of this session. And for the last hour, Kelly will provide participants with advice about their own projects.  So bring along something you’d like to upholster and get some advice about where to start. Note: this isn’t a hands-on workshop.

Kelly will cover the different ways you can tackle projects and the basic tools you'll need. 

There will be lots of tips and tricks that will give you confidence to breathe new life into tired old pieces of furniture and get you started on a creative, rewarding and very addictive hobby! 

Facilitator Kelly Armati hosts creative workshops and jewellery popups in Coburg and has been flipping and upcycling rescued furniture for over 15 years.  @shiner_creative_workshops

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

Saturday 7 June & Saturday 14 June  from 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Regent Centre (Senior Citizens Centre), 4 Robinson Road, Reservoir
$30 booking fee - for this 2-day workshop

Sustainable furniture repair – 2-day workshop 

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

In this 2-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll have access to workshop tools and a woodworking teacher to support you to repair or upcycle your own project.

Bring a small timber furniture piece, (e.g. a chair, stool, small table or drawers) and learn how to identify what needs to be done and how to research repair techniques.

Facilitator Maylei Hunt is passionate about sustainable furniture and has been teaching creative workshops for over 15 years. @mayleithespoonmaker

Book your place in this 2-day furniture repair workshop - (this link takes you to our Humanitix booking page)

Sunday 15 June  from 1pm-4pm
Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee

Winter mend-along –  1st in a series of 3  

A series of mend-a-long, drop-in sessions will be offered on the 3rd Sunday of each Winter month. 

Enjoy a social Sunday afternoon, sitting and mending with a group of likeminded folk. Afternoon tea is included. 

An opportunity to bring something you are darning or patching, or want to learn how to mend, and get some guidance and advice. 

More information closer to the date.

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

Sunday 13 July  10am-1pm
Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee 

Upholstery for beginners

Ideal for anyone wanting to get started in upholstery! 

Our facilitator, Kelly, will be discussing and demonstrating upholstery basics in the first 2 hours of this session. And for the last hour, Kelly will provide participants with advice about their own projects.  So bring along something you’d like to upholster and get some advice about where to start. Note: this isn’t a hands-on workshop.

Kelly will cover the different ways you can tackle projects and the basic tools you'll need. 

There will be lots of tips and tricks that will give you confidence to breathe new life into tired old pieces of furniture and get you started on a creative, rewarding and very addictive hobby! 

Facilitator Kelly Armati hosts creative workshops and jewellery popups in Coburg and has been flipping and upcycling rescued furniture for over 15 years.  @shiner_creative_workshops

Book your place in the Upholstery for beginners workshop 

Sunday 20 July from 1pm-4pm
Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee

Winter mend-along –  2nd in a series of 3  

A series of mend-a-long, drop-in sessions will be offered on the 3rd Sunday of each Winter month. 

Enjoy a social Sunday afternoon, sitting and mending with a group of like-minded folk. Afternoon tea is included. 

An opportunity to bring something you are darning or patching, or want to learn how to mend, and get some guidance and advice. 

More information closer to the date.

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

Thursday 31 July – 6.30-7.30
Preston Library
FREE

Sustainable reuse with the hard rubbish heroes!

Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes founders, Jo Press and Jackie Lewis, will be chatting about waste, and how to minimise it through reusing, repairing, repurposing and recycling your preloved items. 

This is the second in a 3-part series being offered at Darebin Libraries.

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

Sunday 17 August  from 1pm-4pm
Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
$15 booking fee 

Winter mend-along –  3rd in a series of 3  

A series of mend-a-long, drop-in sessions will be offered on the 3rd Sunday of each Winter month. 

Enjoy a social Sunday afternoon, sitting and mending with a group of likeminded folk. Afternoon tea is included. 

An opportunity to bring something you are darning or patching, or want to learn how to mend, and get some guidance and advice. 

More information closer to the date.

Check back 2 weeks before the workshop for the booking link.

And coming up later in the year...

2025 Darebin Textile Expo!! 

This one is going to be exciting!! Check back for details!