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Create your own stunning, handcrafted cheeseboard with our Woodworking courses in Sydney! Looking for a unique, creative hands-on project? Join this beginner-friendly live-edge cheeseboard workshop to craft a food-safe board you'll be proud to show off. You’ll learn essential woodworking skills, explore beautiful natural materials, and take home a cheeseboard that's as practical as it is stylish. Learning outcomes By the end of this live-edge cheeseboard-making workshop, you should...

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Improve your work skills by learning to speak German through our German language short courses, available both online and in Sydney!  Get ready for an exciting experience with our German Course: Language for Travel. This online and face-to-face German Travel course is designed for traveler's who want to make the most of their trips to places where people speak German. Whether you're exploring Germany, enjoying Austrian food, or visiting Swiss cities, this course will teach you...

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Learn the ancient tradition of Dragon Boat Racing with our Health and Fitness courses in Sydney! Make the most of our beautiful Sydney Harbour surrounds by getting out on the water with our Dragon Boating introductory course. Dragon Boating is a fast and furious paddle-driven water sport that originated in China over 2000 years ago. It has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This course is an introduction to the exhilirating sport of dragon boat racing, on the...

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Learn basic woodturning skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for fun things to do in Sydney? Join a woodworking class with Wood Academy and learn how to make mitered boxes! This is a two-day workshop for students who wish to develop their skills in box-making. You'll be introduced to the foundations of box-making with an emphasis on hand tools. We'll cover the use of different planes, including block planes, smoothing planes, rebate planes, plow planes and...

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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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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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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 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 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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Discover the art of bonsai with our gardening short courses in Sydney!  Whether you're a plant lover, a creative spirit, or simply curious about bonsai, this beginner-friendly workshop offers the perfect introduction to the ancient and rewarding practice of bonsai cultivation. Led by experienced members of the Sydney City Bonsai Club, this course is designed as a practical, in-person experience where you’ll learn how to create your very own bonsai tree from scratch. In this one-day...

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