Handcraft Courses

Of course you can learn to be crafty with our arts courses in Sydney.

Handcrafts courses and workshops in Sydney. Ever thought about learning a new craft? Learn with us to gain skills, be creative and enjoy that “I made it myself" moment?

We offer hands-on practical learning experiences, in small groups, led by enthusiastic and experienced tutors. Most art and craft classes are run at our Rozelle Campus - just 5 minutes by bus from Town Hall Station, and with parking available.

As a not-for-profit education provider with 30 years experience in adult education, we offer high-quality courses, workshops, and studios to help you gain new knowledge and skills you can put into practice right away.

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Introduction to Bookbinding Course at Owl & Lion

Be introduced to the art of bookbinding with our Handcrafts courses at the Owl & Lion in Sydney. In this introductory course, you will learn how to make beautiful handmade books for either your own personal use as a journal, sketch-book or notebook; or as a much-appreciated gift to a loved one. A perfect and unique present at any time of the year. This course is packed with various projects so that you can learn a range of different bookbinding skills. You will be able to complete...

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Introduction to Bookbinding Course at Owl & Lion

<p><strong>Be introduced to the art of bookbinding with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/handcrafts-handicrafts-classes-courses-sydney"><

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2021-04-18 Sun 18 Apr 2021 2021-04-18
1 session, 7 hours total
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
The Owl & Lion
Isabelle Ting McGowan
$260 Limited inc GST / $208 / $234
Intensive 1-day class: Bind five books in one day - four different Bookbinding techniques and learn how to construct a handmade box.
Introduction to Bookbinding Course at Owl & Lion

<p><strong>Be introduced to the art of bookbinding with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/handcrafts-handicrafts-classes-courses-sydney"><

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2021-05-29 Sat 29 May 2021 - 2021-05-30 Sun 30 May 2021
2 sessions, 14 hours total
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
The Owl & Lion
Isabelle Ting McGowan
$260 Limited inc GST / $208 / $234

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  • Bookbinding Core Skills at Owl & Lion

    Learn the bookbinding core skills with our Handcrafts courses at the Owl & Lion in Sydney. Join our Bookbinding Core Skills Workshop and learn to fold, cut, paste, and sew papers into beautiful books. This course focus on Core Skills that are fundamental to Bookbinding. In this one day class, you will be amazed at what you can achieve and learn. Take folding and cutting to a new level, when we challenge your creativity on making innovative books and paper structures. Through the...
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  • Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

    Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our Handcrafts courses at the NSW Guild in Sydney. For hundreds of years, books were made by hand. Now you rarely handle a book which isn’t made by a machine.  The intention of this course is to re-introduce you to the ancient craft of hand bookbinding.  This course is the official introductory course of the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders. It is held at the Guild’s professionally equipped Ralph Lewis Bindery in Garry Owen House,...
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  • Hand Lettering: Brush Pen Course for Beginners

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Crochet Course for Beginners

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4 sessions, 10 hours total
10am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
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2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sarah Thorpe
$599 Limited inc GST / $479.20 / $539.10
Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

<p><strong><a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/glass-art">Learn</a> how to make leadlight panels in Sydney.</strong></p>

<p>In this hands-on course, you learn how to

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2021-08-20 Fri 20 Aug 2021 - 2021-09-10 Fri 10 Sep 2021
4 sessions, 20 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sarah Thorpe
$599 Limited inc GST / $479.20 / $539.10
Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

<p><strong><a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/glass-art">Learn</a> how to make leadlight panels in Sydney.</strong></p>

<p>In this hands-on course, you learn how to

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2021-10-05 Tue 5 Oct 2021 - 2021-11-23 Tue 23 Nov 2021
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6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sarah Thorpe
$599 Limited inc GST / $479.20 / $539.10

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