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    Nail a new skill with our woodwork short courses in Sydney!

    Do you want to restore or revamp some old furniture but don't have a handle of the tools or techniques? Perhaps you want to make your own stool or even a surfboard from scratch? Our woodwork courses will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience to master the craft.

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    Learn how to use hand tools with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Interested in learning more about woodwork and improving your hand tool skills? Our range of woodwork fundamentals courses cover core hand tool skills, safety, and creativity across 6 evenings or a four-day intensive course. Woodwork fundamental courses include: Making a timber saw-bench, side table, barstool or children's desk. Through the construction of a simple project you will be introduced to the basics of...

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    Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this workshop, as part of our Woodwork courses in Sydney! Don’t call the experts; empower yourself to undertake your own DIY projects by unlocking the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this hands-on 2-day workshop. In this workshop, you will learn how to safely and economically undertake several small maintenance tasks around the home. Whether it’s an unfinished DIY project or if you’re looking to take on some basic...

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    Home DIY: Basics Workshop

    <p>Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/HDIY">Home DIY with this workshop</a>, as part of our <a href="https://

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    2024-11-16 Sat 16 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024
    2 sessions, 10 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $360 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn how to finish your furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Wanted to finish your furniture or timber projects with traditional or natural finishes but been a bit confused where to start or what finishes to use? Join furniture conservator Shane Weichnik to learn traditional finishing methods, including surface prep, boiling your own linseed oil, and using a range of traditional and modern finishes.  This course covers: linseed and tung oils, oil varnishes, spirit...

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    Learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this two-day class, you will learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods. From learning how to create razor-sharp edges using traditional water stones and slip stones to using a high-speed grinder, honing guides, and using modern slow speed wet grinders (Tormek). We will cover sharpening bench chisels, plane blades (bench,...

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    Woodworking Course: Sharpening

    <p>Learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in

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    2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-24 Sun 24 Nov 2024
    2 sessions, 14 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy , Nicholas Elliott
    $420 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    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.  Our series of Woodwork taster courses include: spatula carving, paddle making, chopstick making, and timber bangle making. By...

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    Introduction to Woodwork: Spatula Carving

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

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    2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024 2024-11-23
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
    Among The Trees
    $160 Limited GST free

    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    This class is open now for our younger students. Find out more about it in our course description > Intended audience.
    Introduction to Woodwork: Spatula Carving

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

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    2024-12-22 Sun 22 Dec 2024 2024-12-22
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
    Among The Trees
    $160 Limited GST free

    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    This class is open now for our younger students. Find out more about it in our course description > Intended audience.

    Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This is a one-day workshop for students who wish to learn how to carve spoons from seasoned timber. From learning how to prepare your materials, and carving out the bowl of the spoon to shaping the back and handle of the spoon blank. Included are detailed instructions on how to use a Carving Gouge, Hook Knife, Sloyd Knife and finishing techniques. Suitable for beginners with no experience up to...

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    Woodcarving Course: Spoons

    <p>Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2024-11-30 Sat 30 Nov 2024 2024-11-30
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy , Luke Hawes
    $190 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.
    Woodcarving Course: Spoons

    <p>Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This is a one-day workshop

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    2024-12-01 Sun 1 Dec 2024 2024-12-01
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy , Luke Hawes
    $190 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by Timberbits do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our handcrafts short courses at the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders in Sydney! For hundreds of years, books were made by hand - now, you rarely handle a book that isn’t made by a machine. This bookbinding course intends to re-introduce you to the ancient craft of hand bookbinding. If you have a love for books, this course is for you. This bookbinding course is the official introductory course of the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders....

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    Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

    <p>Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> at the <a href="https://

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    2025-02-01 Sat 1 Feb 2025 - 2025-02-02 Sun 2 Feb 2025
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $290 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

    <p>Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> at the <a href="https://

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    2025-04-05 Sat 5 Apr 2025 - 2025-04-06 Sun 6 Apr 2025
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $290 Limited inc GST / $232 / $261 / $261.01
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

    <p>Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> at the <a href="https://

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    2025-05-03 Sat 3 May 2025 - 2025-05-04 Sun 4 May 2025
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $290 Limited inc GST / $232 / $261 / $261.01
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

    <p>Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> at the <a href="https://

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    2025-07-05 Sat 5 Jul 2025 - 2025-07-06 Sun 6 Jul 2025
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $290 Limited inc GST / $232 / $261 / $261.01
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn how to Build your own Enviro Balsawood Surfboard with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Join our one-on-one class where you will build your own environmentally friendly surfboard to your requirements. This is a great escape and a mindful craft. This class is hands-on! Prepare to get dusty while you learn step-by-step how to design and draw your board and build it under professional supervision and guidance from your tutor. The board that you will build is made out of...

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    Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our Woodwork courses in Sydney. This 3-hour course will give participants familiarity with the basics of upholstery.  During the course, they will learn the basic tools, materials and techniques of upholstery while working on a small basic project – a milk crate topper.  At the end of the course, participants should have enough understanding and confidence to tackle projects on their own. This basic upholstery short course goes...

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    Basic Upholstery Short Course

    <p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>

    <p>This 3-hour course

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    2024-12-07 Sat 7 Dec 2024 2024-12-07
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $149 Limited inc GST
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn the essentials of Picture Framing with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This course is for people with no experience in framing pictures and is designed to teach the skills and confidence to create a variety of different frame styles using simple tools and second-hand timber. You will be able to customise your frames to accommodate an A5 print (210mm x 150mm). Once completed, you will be able to complete your framing projects.  Learning outcomes: By the end of this...

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    Recycled Timber Picture Framing Course

    <p>Learn the essentials of Picture Framing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2024-12-08 Sun 8 Dec 2024 2024-12-08
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
    Among The Trees
    $320 Limited GST free

    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    This class is open now for our younger students. Find out more about it in our course description > Intended audience.
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