Handcrafts Courses
Handcrafts Courses

Handcrafts Courses

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    Make It Yourself with Our Handcrafts Short Courses in Sydney!

    Do you love the idea of working with your hands and creating something unique? Have you ever wanted to design your own jewellery, craft your own furniture, or master traditional handcrafting skills but didn’t know where to start? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your craft, our hands-on, practical courses will give you the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life. With expert tutors and small, friendly classes, you’ll enjoy working with metal, resin, clay, wood, yarn, and other natural materials to create something that’s truly yours. Learn in-person at our Rozelle campus or at our partner studios across Sydney.

    Why Choose Our Handcrafts Courses?

    • Learn from experienced artisans and makers who will guide you step by step.
    • Small class sizes ensure hands-on learning with plenty of personal support.
    • Explore a wide range of materials from wood and metal to textiles and clay.
    • Create beautiful, handcrafted items to keep, gift, or even sell.
    • Develop practical skills for a rewarding new hobby or side business.

    Who Are These Courses For?

    • Creative individuals who want to explore new artistic skills.
    • DIY enthusiasts looking to repair or customise their own furniture and home décor.
    • Sustainability-conscious learners who want to upcycle materials and reduce waste.
    • Anyone who loves working with their hands and wants to learn traditional and modern crafting techniques.

    What Can You Learn?

    We offer a diverse selection of handcrafts short courses, including:

    Jewellery & Small Object Making

    • Silver Jewellery Making – Craft unique rings, pendants, and earrings.
    • Resin Jewellery & Accessories – Create stunning resin pieces in vibrant colours and designs.
    • Metalwork for Beginners – Learn how to cut, shape, and assemble metal for creative projects.

    Woodwork & Furniture Making

    • Introduction to Woodworking – Use hand and power tools to build simple furniture.
    • Furniture Restoration & Repair – Learn how to restore old furniture and give it new life.

    Textiles & Fibre Arts

    • Macramé for Beginners – Create stylish, handcrafted wall hangings and accessories.
    • Knitting & Crochet – Master the basics of yarn work and make scarves, beanies, and more.
    • Sustainable Textiles & Natural Dyeing – Work with eco-friendly fabrics and natural colourants.

    Ceramics & Clay Work

    • Hand-Built Pottery – Create beautiful bowls, mugs, and decorative ceramics.
    • Wheel-Thrown Ceramics – Learn traditional pottery wheel techniques.

    Common Questions

    • Q: I have no experience with handcrafts—can I still take these courses?
    • A: Absolutely! Our courses are designed for beginners, and our tutors provide step-by-step guidance so you can learn at your own pace.
    • Q: Do I need to bring my own materials?
    • A: Most courses include materials in the cost, but some may require you to purchase specific supplies. Check the course details for more information.
    • Q: Will I get to take home what I make?
    • A: Yes! You’ll leave with your own handcrafted item, whether it’s jewellery, furniture, ceramics, or textiles.
    • Q: Where are the classes held?
    • A: Courses take place at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney, depending on the craft.

    Enrol today and Start Creating! There’s nothing more satisfying than making something with your own hands. Whether you want to create unique jewellery, handcrafted furniture, or beautiful ceramics, our courses give you the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life. Join us in Rozelle or at one of our partner studios and start your next creative adventure today!

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    Learn to design signature jewellery with our short jewellery courses in Sydney. Wax modelling is an excellent technique for crafting intricate silver jewellery pieces. In class, you will design and carve a wax model of a ring or pendant to your desired shape. This model will then be cast off-site in sterling silver, after your piece has been cast you will be able to add any finishing touches and polish your piece. This enjoyable, structured, and relaxing silver jewellery course is...

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    Silver Jewellery: Wax Modelling Silver Casting Course

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    $399 Limited inc GST / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10

    Essential materials are provided and included in the course fee. 

    Just a reminder: towards the end of the course, students will need to pay a silver casting fee. This fee is based on the weight and size of their wax items.

    Learn to make silver jewellery with our jewellery making short courses in Sydney! This 8-week Silver Jewellery Course welcomes both beginners and continuing students who are eager to practice and learn new jewellery making skills. Beginners start by learning to cut, texture, and solder silver and base metals to create a pendant and ring, providing a solid foundation for producing more complex pieces in the future. For continuing students, the course offers an opportunity to advance...

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    Silver Jewellery Essentials for Beginners & Continuers

    <p>Learn to make silver jewellery with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/jewellery">jewellery making short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $469 Limited inc GST / $375.20 / $422.10
    Silver Jewellery Essentials for Beginners & Continuers

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    $469 Limited inc GST / $375.20 / $422.10

    Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our handcrafts courses in Sydney! In this glass art course, you will be introduced to the world of contemporary kiln-fired glass. You will learn how to design and create your own stunning glass platters and decorative objects to give as gifts, to sell at the markets or to have as a centrepiece in your home.  Discover your creative potential as you learn the skills required...

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    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

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    $359 Limited inc GST / $287.20 / $305.10 / $323.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

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    $359 Limited inc GST / $287.20 / $305.10 / $323.10
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    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

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    $359 Limited inc GST / $287.20 / $305.10 / $323.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn to create with clay in one of our pottery short courses in Sydney! Join our creative and fun pottery & ceramics course and learn how to hand-build pots, cups, bowls, vessels and plates out of a lump of clay. This hand-building course introduces students to the five fundamental hand-building techniques such as pinching pots, coil building, slumping in or over moulds, slab building, and coil and pinch. Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices when designing anything...

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    Pottery & Ceramics Course: Hand Building

    <p>Learn to create with clay in one of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/pottery">pottery short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
    The course fee covers essential materials such as a bag of clay, a pottery tool kit, a limited selection of glazes, and firing services.

    Learn to make your own resin art with our resin art short courses in Sydney! Join us for an immersive and hands-on resin lamp-making workshop, where you'll unleash your creativity and craft a truly unique resin art piece designed to be illuminated by a 15cm timber lamp base. Throughout the class, you'll be introduced to the fascinating world of resin as the tutor guides you step-by-step in working with resin deep pour to create stunning 3D art. Develop the skills and knowledge...

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    Resin Lamp Making Workshop

    <p>Learn to make your own resin art with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/resin">resin art short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    The curing time for your resin work is 5 days. Call the office at 02 8752 7555 to make arrangements to collect your resin lamp post-workshop.

     Class includes all materials valued at $95

    Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! For centuries, books were crafted entirely by hand — today, most are machine-made. This beginners bookbinding course invites you to rediscover the traditional art of hand bookbinding. If you love books or enjoy working with your hands, this is the perfect course for you. You’ll learn essential techniques, work with beautiful materials, and create your own hand-bound books to take home — all in a...

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    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

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    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $287.10
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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood.  Over the course of three hours, you'll learn how to work with and finish reclaimed timber using traditional hand tools.  By the end of your class, you'll have a basic understanding of some of the principles of woodwork and will discover the...

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    Learn the foundations of wheel throwing with our pottery courses in Sydney! Come and join this 8-week course! Each session will be 2 hours in length and will start with a demonstration by your pottery tutor and then each student will be given time to practice with guidance and support. This course provides a foundation and introduction to each step of making pottery on the wheel.  Your tutor will demonstrate throwing, trimming and glazing, skills that you will be able to implement...

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    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
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    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
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    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    <p>Come and join this 8-week

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    <p>Come and join this 8-week

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    <p>Come and join this 8-week

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
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    <p>Come and join this 8-week

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    <p>Come and join this 8-week

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 8-Week Course

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    $560 Limited inc GST / $504
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn to make your own silver jewellery with our jewellery-making courses in Sydney! This mixed-level course is a great opportunity to work on your own jewellery project or start a new project while learning new skills and enjoying the company of others who love to work with metal. It is a small, intimate class where you can learn from a professional and passionate jeweller and get help to accomplish your project. In each lesson, we will explore jewellery design, be inspired by...

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    Silver Jewellery Making: Mixed Level Course

    <p>Learn to make your own silver jewellery with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/jewellery">jewellery-making courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This mixed-level

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    $475 Limited inc GST / $380 / $403.80 / $427.50
    Silver Jewellery Making: Mixed Level Course

    <p>Learn to make your own silver jewellery with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/jewellery">jewellery-making courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $475 Limited inc GST / $380 / $403.80 / $427.50

    Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our Handcrafts courses in Sydney! Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust. It’s based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi — finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much-loved, broken items into beautifully crafted new works of art. It’s a chance to live more sustainably and rescue objects...

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    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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    $175 Limited inc GST / $140 / $148.70 / $157.50

    This class does not include time for a substantial break, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own food to enjoy during a brief 10-minute break.

    Please note: Personal projects will not be undertaken in this introductory class. All materials are provided and included in the course.

    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    This class does not include time for a substantial break, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own food to enjoy during a brief 10-minute break.

    Please note: Personal projects will not be undertaken in this introductory class. All materials are provided and included in the course.

    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

    ...
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    This class does not include time for a substantial break, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own food to enjoy during a brief 10-minute break.

    Please note: Personal projects will not be undertaken in this introductory class. All materials are provided and included in the course.

    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

    ...
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    This class does not include time for a substantial break, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own food to enjoy during a brief 10-minute break.

    Please note: Personal projects will not be undertaken in this introductory class. All materials are provided and included in the course.

    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

    ...
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    This class does not include time for a substantial break, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own food to enjoy during a brief 10-minute break.

    Please note: Personal projects will not be undertaken in this introductory class. All materials are provided and included in the course.

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