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Learn simple, proven knife sharpening from a specialist in Sydney. Whether you're a home cook, a culinary enthusiast, or a chef, mastering the art of freehand whetstone sharpening is a fundamental skill that will transform your experience in the kitchen. While various modern sharpening tools and machines exist, freehand waterstone sharpening remains the gold standard in the culinary world. Often considered a Japanese tradition, freehand waterstone sharpening reflects centuries of...

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Learn artificial intelligence strategy with our business and management short courses in Sydney! Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of the workplace, from everyday administration to strategic decision-making. For managers and leaders, this rapid shift presents both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. How can you make the most of AI without falling into the traps of hype, risk, or compliance failures? This one-day workshop is designed specifically for...

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Learn children’s fashion design with our sewing short courses in Sydney! If you’ve ever wished you could design and sew beautiful, practical clothes for children, this course will give you the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life. From cosy baby swaddles and beanies through to playful dresses, shirts, and pants for toddlers and young teens, you’ll discover how to create garments that are comfortable, stylish, and safe for growing kids. This course is perfect for...

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Join our hands-on pottery course and unleash your creativity with our exciting pottery courses in Sydney! This 6-week intermediate pottery and ceramics hand-building course is designed for students who have completed a beginner's hand-building course or have some experience with hand-building ceramics.  The course will introduce a wider range of hand-building possibilities and advanced techniques. Throughout the 6 weeks, participants will explore various hand-building methods, work...

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Learn to paint with acrylics with our painting workshops in Sydney! Come and join us for an enjoyable and hands-on introduction to the vibrant realm of acrylic painting. If you've always had a desire to learn the art of painting, this workshop is the perfect starting point. During this engaging one-day session, you'll delve into the fundamentals of painting landscapes with acrylics. We'll cover essential aspects such as composition and the utilisation of various acrylic mediums....

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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 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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