The Tinkerage: Building Decorative Upcycle Birdhouses Workshop

Event Details

Unleash your creativity and build a charming haven for our feathered friends in this hands-on workshop dedicated to crafting decorative upcycled birdhouses. Using salvaged pallets and fence palings as our canvas, Sharyn and Anita will guide you through the process of constructing a unique birdhouse, complete with a roof and a perch.

In this immersive, hands on workshop, you’ll learn how to safely use essential woodworking tools like the mitre saw, belt sander, drill, and driver to transform reclaimed pallets into functional (and fun) birdhouses. New to upcycling and using tools? Our experienced instructors will provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you feel confident and empowered throughout the upcycle process.

Once the birdhouse structure is complete, the real magic begins. With a wide array of found materials and fairy wrens at your disposal, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your creation to life. Let your imagination soar as you adorn your birdhouse with unique decorations, creating a whimsical and eye-catching sanctuary that will attract and delight our feathered friends.

This workshop is designed to accommodate all skill levels, from woodworking enthusiasts to beginners eager to learn new techniques.

Please bring your enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a sense of adventure. Feel free to bring any additional found materials, trinkets, or decorations that you’d like to incorporate into your birdhouse.

The Tinkerage is a reuse and repair space located inside Reviva Dunmore at Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Depot. The Tinkerage and its workshops are made possible by the generous support of Shellharbour City Council and Resource Recovery Australia.

The Tinkerage is a safe and fun learning environment with a focus on reuse and repair skills. For safety reasons, The Tinkerage workshops are for 16 years and over or over 13 years if accompanied by an adult.

Tickets: The Tinkerage workshops are free for residents of the Shellharbour City Council local government area. A $40 participation fee applies for non-Shellharbour City Council residents, this is payable on the day of the workshop.

BYO: safety goggles, ear protection, wear protective footwear.

BYO: found objects to adorn your birdhouse, lunch, a drink and a mug for a cuppa