5Eyes Green-Ed Workshops
Available Green-Ed workshops offered at 5Eyes
5Eyes offers a range of hands-on Green-Ed workshops – learning naturally. Different workshops are available throughout the year. Groups can book workshops by arrangement.
Restoring old to new
Restoring old to gold
🌿 Transform Your Old Furniture into a Sustainable Masterpiece! 🌿
Got an old chair, dresser, or table collecting dust? Instead of throwing it out, bring it back to life with eco-friendly restoration and upcycling techniques! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple, budget-friendly ways to turn worn-out furniture into something truly unique – while saving money and helping the planet.
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just starting out, we’ll show you how to:
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Refinish, reupholster, and restore your old furniture with minimal effort.
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Upcycle materials you already have, reducing waste and creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Choose eco-friendly paints, stains, and fabrics that are safe for both your home and the environment.
By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to tackle your own restoration projects, giving your furniture new life while adding a personal, sustainable touch to your home.
Join us for a fun and creative session of furniture flipping – no experience necessary!
experience the satisfaction that comes with recreating something old and turning it into something beautiful again, maybe better than it ever was.
What we cover
Workshop Objective:
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
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Learn how to assess old furniture for restoration potential.
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Gain practical skills in restoring and upcycling furniture using eco-friendly methods.
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Discover how simple DIY techniques can bring new life to worn-out furniture, reducing waste and saving money.
10% discount for staying guests
Sustainable building 101
Sustainable Building
Hands On
Make and build naturally
Make with Natural Materials
Workshop: Crafting with Nature
Explore bamboo, clay, stone, and recycled wood. Learn choosing, planning and basic construction.
Outcome: Handmade objects from foraged and sustainable materials.
Gardening - creating raised beds
Permaculture workshops
Permaculture workshops
Permaculture covers a broad range of practical and lifestyle practices and ideas. We offer curated permaculture workshops based on your specific interests. Areas may include:
- forest garden design and care
- propagating plants
- what to grow where
- planning and design
- soil and composts
- herbs and medicinal plants
Good food workshops
Making yoghurt and cheese
5eyes dairy workshop is easy, practical and something useful you can take away with you. Learn the magic secret about making versatile kitchen products from the farm – that can be applied at home.