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Learn how to build a native bee hive with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Bees – both native and introduced – play an important role in our food supply, and for our entire ecosystem to function. Sadly, bee populations are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, disease and other factors. In this hands-on DIY Native Bee Hive course, you will be introduced to the many native bee varieties and their importance to our biodiversity, while learning the carpentry skills to build your...

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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...

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Learn drawing and painting skills with our drawing courses and painting courses in Sydney! Discover an enriching daytime course offering a comprehensive introduction to observation-based drawing and acrylic painting. Your course fee covers artist-quality acrylic paint, brushes, palettes, and canvas paper. To participate, bring either an A3 pad, A3 spiral sketch pad or 4 sheets of A3 size cartridge paper per session, along with a lead pencil (B3 to B6 range) and a regular white...

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Learn how to do simple and easy organic gardening to grow your own edible herbs, vegetables & garden plants with our gardening short courses in Sydney! Join this class to create an edible organic garden. Recycle fruit and vegetable scraps to develop your own garden soil fertility. Learn the simple and effective methods of composting that make sense for your lifestyle. No need to be perfect when simple common sense works just fine. When was the last time that you tasted a homegrown...

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Learn to properly paint furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Learn how to restore wooden furniture pieces to recreate your favourite circa look, be it shabby chic, French provincial, retro, or industrial. This workshop will help you to transform your old or new furniture into unique pieces. Learning outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you should be able to: Recall the different types of paint and how to apply them to furniture Take home your...

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Improve your work skills by learning advanced Microsoft PowerPoint with our comprehensive online Microsoft Office training courses in Sydney! Microsoft PowerPoint is the go-to presentation software. It is part of the Microsoft Office Suite and is the most common slideshow programme globally. If you would like to learn how to create engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint in Sydney, then this course is for you. This Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 course will build upon your...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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