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Learn the art of creative writing with our writing short courses online, and in Sydney! A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features fantasy or magical elements, such as talking animals, enchanted objects, and supernatural beings. Fairy tales often have a moral or lesson and are passed down through oral tradition. They can be set in the real world or in a fantasy world, and they often involve a quest or journey. This workshop is designed to teach participants about...

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Learn drawing and painting skills with our drawing courses and painting courses in Sydney! Continue developing and refining your drawing and painting skills in our Drawing & Painting Course: Continuers. This course is designed as a follow-on from the Drawing & Painting Introduction course, providing a solid foundation in working from observation in drawing and acrylic painting.  Overall, the continuers class aims to further develop students' technical skills, creativity, critical...

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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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Unleash your creativity and make your own unique dinnerware set in our pottery & ceramic-making short courses in Sydney! Indulge in a unique and immersive experience in our 2-hour dinnerware-making pottery workshop. This hands-on session allows you to craft your own custom dinnerware set that reflects your personal style and creativity. In the first hour, you'll explore the world of pottery under the expert guidance of our seasoned instructors. Learn fundamental hand-building...

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Learn carpentry with our Woodwork courses in Sydney! This intermediate-level carpentry course offers participants the opportunity to refine their woodworking skills while creating a functional and sustainable project. Designed for those who have some prior experience with basic carpentry techniques, this hands-on workshop introduces more advanced methods and best practices for working with reclaimed materials. By the end of the course, participants will have built their own planter...

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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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