Mid-Century Furniture Restoration Workshops & Courses in Melbourne
Hands-on mid-century furniture restoration workshops led by an experienced craftsman, designed for those who want to properly understand, restore, and work with original mid-century furniture.
Based in Northcote, Melbourne, these workshops focus on real techniques, real materials, and real furniture — not theory or shortcuts.
Whether you’re a homeowner, designer, collector, or serious DIY enthusiast, these sessions are built to give you practical skills, confidence, and historical understanding.
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Purpose-Led Workshops — Not Generic Classes
Mid-century furniture restoration requires a different mindset to modern woodworking. These workshops are intentionally small, focused, and craft-driven, allowing time to understand why things were built a certain way — not just how to fix them.
This is education rooted in experience, not mass instruction.
- Respect for original design and materials
- Correct restoration order and decision-making
- Period-appropriate tools, oils, and finishes
- Long-term durability over cosmetic results
What You’ll Learn
- Assessing mid-century furniture correctly
- Understanding teak, walnut, and vintage timbers
- Identifying original vs later finishes
- Safe disassembly and reassembly
- Structural repair basics (joints, frames, stability)
- Traditional sanding and surface preparation
- Period-correct oiling and finishing techniques
- Avoiding common restoration mistakes
Participants leave with both hands-on experience and a clearer understanding of mid-century furniture as a whole.
Workshop Formats Available
Small Group Workshops
Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts who want guided, hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Group sizes are intentionally limited to allow individual attention.
One-on-One Tuition
Tailored sessions focused on your specific furniture piece or skill level. Ideal for collectors, designers, or those with a particular restoration goal.
Custom Sessions
Available for design studios, educational groups, or private bookings. Content can be adjusted to suit experience level and objectives.
Who These Workshops Are For
- Homeowners restoring their own furniture
- Design and architecture professionals
- Collectors and vintage furniture enthusiasts
- Serious DIYers seeking correct methods
- Anyone wanting to avoid costly restoration mistakes
No prior experience is required — just a genuine interest in learning proper techniques.
Led by a Practising Mid-Century Restoration Specialist
All workshops are led by Richard Lloyd, a working mid-century furniture restorer with years of hands-on experience. This is not classroom teaching — it’s direct knowledge gained from real restoration projects.
You’ll learn what actually works, what to avoid, and how to make informed restoration decisions with confidence.
Location & Workshop Environment
Workshops are held in Northcote, Melbourne, in a practical, working environment where participants can engage directly with tools, materials, and furniture.
The setting is calm, focused, and detail-driven — designed to support learning rather than overwhelm.
Workshop Dates & Availability
Workshops run periodically throughout the year, with limited places available.
Next intake:
🗓 Returning February 2026
📍 Northcote, Melbourne
Early registration is recommended due to small group sizes.
View Upcoming Workshop Dates Register Your InterestWhy Learn Mid-Century Restoration Properly?
- Avoid irreversible mistakes
- Preserve value and authenticity
- Understand furniture before altering it
- Gain skills you can apply confidently
- Learn from a specialist, not generic instruction
Good restoration starts with knowledge.