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Enter the stunningly serene world of Ikebana - the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement - with our floristry short courses in Sydney! Unleash your creativity and connect with the serenity of nature in our Ikebana Masterclass. Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of arranging flowers, transcends mere decoration and becomes a mindfulness practice through which you can relax and unwind. In Japanese, 'Ike' means life, and 'Bana' means flower. This creative practice literally...

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Learn the age-old art of patchwork and quilting with our handcraft short courses in Sydney! Have you always admired patchwork quilts but thought they might be too difficult to tackle? Well, this could just be the class for you! Patchwork quilts are a beautiful expression of heart and home. Sewn by machine, a personalised quilt made for a family member or friend can become a sentimental heirloom to be cherished for years to come. In this Patchwork and Quilting course, students will...

Learn more about Patchwork & Quilting Course for Beginners: Make a Double Irish Chain Quilt

Learn to manage your digital assets with our free Tech Savvy Seniors courses in Sydney! Digital assets include all data and information that belongs to you or is about you which is stored on your phone, computer, or online at different websites such as banks and social media with which you have interacted. Digital assets can be very important and valuable. Your digital assets may include things such as: The documents and files saved on your computer and devices Your passwords to...

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Learn how to train your dog with our Home DIY courses in Sydney! This course is designed to teach dog owners how to enjoy their dog more by way of simple positive reward training. Within a short period of time, owners will see a huge positive difference in their dog, not only as you begin to understand your dog more but also as they learn to interpret what you want from them. If you can't understand why your dog does not listen, this course will provide you with the knowledge and...

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Learn to paint landscapes with our watercolour and sketching course for beginners, as part of our painting short courses in Sydney. Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of watercolour through this engaging and enjoyable sketching and watercolour course. Students will lightly outline their basic sketch using a pencil, ensuring the papers texture remains intact. Moving on to essential aspects of watercolour painting—Transparency, Lightfastness, and Staining—your tutor will...

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Learn how to build a tiny house with our DIY short courses in Sydney. The tiny house movement has made its way to Australia. This intensive course is hands-on and practical running over 6 days where you and a team will build a tiny house on wheels using recycled materials. Learning to build a Tiny House from recycled materials is an endeavour that harmoniously combines environmental stewardship with personal empowerment, creativity, and financial savvy. This unique approach to...

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Learn how to construct a small step stool with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this two-day class, you will discover how to construct a small step stool using hand cut dovetails and through wedged mortise and tenons. We will learn the fundamentals of cutting dovetails and through wedged tenons efficiently using hand tools and some basic power tools. We will develop skills which can be applied to a wide range of timber projects to improve the overall quality and appeal of...

Learn more about Woodworking Course: Dovetail Stools

Learn how to turn Bowls & Platters with our woodwork courses in Sydney! This is a two-day workshop-style course for intermediate / advanced students who wish to learn how to turn Bowls & Platters and develop their skills in woodturning. In the class you will learn how to prepare your materials for Bowls & Platters, finding balance in design, riding the bevel and all the technical skills to turn and design bowls. If you’re unsure whether your skill level is suitable for this course,...

Learn more about Woodworking Course: Turning Bowls & Platters

Learn how to make steam bent shaker boxes with our woodwork courses in Sydney! This is a five-day course for students who wish to develop their skills in woodturning. Your teacher, Simon discusses the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning. You’ll have your own lathe and plenty of hands-on time to work on various projects. The skills taught will include turning between centres, using faceplates, and how to turn a bowl, lidded box and platter. Tools used will consist of both...

Learn more about Woodworking Course: Five Days of Turning