Introduction to Carpentry Course

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of carpentry with our Woodwork courses in Sydney!

Ever dreamed of building something with your own hands but not sure where to start? Join our Introduction to Carpentry Course and gain the confidence to tackle home projects or take the first step into a building or construction career.

Perfect for complete beginners, this practical, hands-on course introduces you to essential carpentry techniques using a variety of tools and materials. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll develop foundational skills while building a small project to take home.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

Knowledge of general safety in the workshop
Understanding of second-hand timber
Knowledge of good woodworking practices
Understanding of correct marking out and how to work accurately to a plan
Hands-on experience and guidance with drill, driver, jigsaw, handsaw and circular saw
A storage crate to take home

Course content

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

Introduction
Safety and Housekeeping
Project outline
Properties of timber
Introduction to saws and sawing technique
Measure, mark, and cut post to length
Introduction to glue
Intro to nails and hammers
Nail and glue rails of crate
Intro to drills and drivers
Glue and screw base of crate
Intro to jigsaw
Create handles for crate

Intended audience

Who is this introduction to carpentry course for?

This course is for complete beginners who have had no experience with woodwork.

Course venue

Where is the workshop located?

Workshops are held at Redfern and Summer Hill Campuses. Your class venue is listed on your enrolment confirmation.

Course materials

What to bring to class

Any drills or tools from home you would like to use
The following PPE:
- A face mask
- Safety glasses or googles
- Earmuffs or earplugs

Additional information

Please note the following:

Please don't wear your best clothing
If you have long hair, please tie it back
Wear closed-in shoes, no heels, please
Please do not wear jewellery
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Course testimonials

Alison said: Jo was a lovely and personable tutor. I had lots of fun and used some tools that I hadn't touched since high school.
Grace said: Tutor was great! And class was informative. Would love to have more courses similar to teach other basic carpentry courses/ follow on from this to learn more. Would also be very interested to have classes in home DIY renovations (such as basic building stuff like changing a door etc)
Elizabeth said: The practical focus of the course.
Ciara said: Course absolutely met and exceeded expectations. Teacher was great - very knowledgeable and had a passion for the subject. Good class size and duration. I hope the other course making a toolbox that is a bit more detailed will be available again sometime soon as I would definitely enrol.
Emily said: I had a great day, Luke is such a good teacher, and I found the pace of his teaching really good, he has the gift of being able to teach you a lot of things in a really understandable way. I love the fact that you are all using recycled wood and helping the community. I am recommending this course to all my friends and considering further courses. Thank you !

Course tutors

Classes Online Courses

Introduction to Carpentry Course

Sat 2 May 2026

1 session, 5 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)

The Summer Hill Workshop

Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within 5 business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 2 May 2026	10am - 3pm	Workshop Room - The Summer Hill Workshop

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