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    Nail a new skill with our woodwork short courses in Sydney!

    Do you want to restore or revamp some old furniture but don't have a handle of the tools or techniques? Perhaps you want to make your own stool or even a surfboard from scratch? Our woodwork courses will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience to master the craft.

    We offer face-to-face courses led by experienced and passionate tutors at several partner studios across Sydney.

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    Learn how to build a tiny house with our DIY short courses in Sydney. The tiny house movement has made its way to Australia. This intensive course is hands-on and practical running over 6 days where you and a team will build a tiny house on wheels using recycled materials. Learning to build a Tiny House from recycled materials is an endeavour that harmoniously combines environmental stewardship with personal empowerment, creativity, and financial savvy. This unique approach to...

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    Build a Tiny House Course

    <p>Learn how to build a tiny house with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/diy">DIY short courses</a> in Sydney.</p>

    <p>The tiny house movement has made its way

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    2025-03-10 Mon 10 Mar 2025 - 2025-03-17 Mon 17 Mar 2025
    6 sessions, 60 hours total
    8am - 6pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    The Bower Summer Hill
    The Bower
    Full cost of the course is $2499. Places are very limited. No discounts are available. Payment plan available. Please contact the office for details.

    Learn basic woodturning skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! If you want to learn and develop your woodturning skills, this course is for you! In this woodturning course, you will learn the correct traditional skills and tools to learn how to turn between centres using faceplates, mount timber onto a chuck for turning, and turn that timber into different items. While working on your projects, you will receive detailed instructions on using rough gouges, spindle gouges,...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Have you always wanted to make some tools of your own, but haven't known where to start? This traditional wooden mallet making course in Sydney is a great introduction to making your own tools at home with a range of reclaimed timber. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make and fit your own woodworking mallet using some simple, traditional hand tools. By the end of this wooden mallet making...

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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 finish your furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Wanted to finish your furniture or timber projects with traditional or natural finishes but been a bit confused where to start or what finishes to use? Join furniture conservator Shane Weichnik to learn traditional finishing methods, including surface prep, boiling your own linseed oil, and using a range of traditional and modern finishes.  This course covers: linseed and tung oils, oil varnishes, spirit...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Want to make your very own ramen dinner set? Over four weeks, this course will teach you how to make a variety of timber objects including two serving boards, a ramen spoon, a set of chopsticks and some chopstick and spoon rests using reclaimed timbers such as Coachwood and New Guinea Rosewood, reclaimed from locations throughout Sydney.  In this Introduction to Woodwork course, you’ll learn how to finish...

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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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