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    Ever wanted to work with your hands and create something unique you can wear or display? Perhaps you want to build and repair your own furniture but you can’t get your head around the tools or materials?

    We offer a wide range of handcrafts courses taught face to face with experienced professionals where you can enjoy working with metal, resin, clay, wood, yarn and natural materials to make something that’s all yours. Learn in a friendly environment at our Rozelle campus or our partner studios in Sydney.

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    Learn the timeless art of basketry with our weaving short courses in Sydney! Discover the traditional basketry technique of coil weaving in this therapeutic workshop in Sydney's Inner West. Coil weaving is an ancient technique used by cultures all over the world to create functional, intricate baskets. It is an eco-friendly practice, as baskets are often woven from recycled and sustainable materials. In this hands-on introductory workshop, you will use natural plant materials and...

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    Sustainable Coiled Basket Weaving Workshop: Beginners

    <p>Learn the timeless art of basketry with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Discover the traditional

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    2024-08-10 Sat 10 Aug 2024 2024-08-10
    1 session, 3.5 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Judith Macrae
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10
    Sustainable Coiled Basket Weaving Workshop: Beginners

    <p>Learn the timeless art of basketry with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Discover the traditional

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    2024-10-12 Sat 12 Oct 2024 2024-10-12
    1 session, 3.5 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Judith Macrae
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our Woodwork courses in Sydney. This 3-hour course will give participants familiarity with the basics of upholstery.  During the course, they will learn the basic tools, materials and techniques of upholstery while working on a small basic project – a milk crate topper.  At the end of the course, participants should have enough understanding and confidence to tackle projects on their own. This basic upholstery short course goes...

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    Basic Upholstery Short Course

    <p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>

    <p>This 3-hour course

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    2024-08-10 Sat 10 Aug 2024 2024-08-10
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $149 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10
    Basic Upholstery Short Course

    <p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>

    <p>This 3-hour course

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    2024-10-05 Sat 5 Oct 2024 2024-10-05
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $149 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10
    Basic Upholstery Short Course

    <p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>

    <p>This 3-hour course

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    2024-12-07 Sat 7 Dec 2024 2024-12-07
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $149 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10

    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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    Woodcarving Course: Spoons

    <p>Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This is a one-day workshop

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    2024-08-24 Sat 24 Aug 2024 2024-08-24
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy.
    $190 Limited inc GST / $171
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.
    Woodcarving Course: Spoons

    <p>Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This is a one-day workshop

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    2024-11-30 Sat 30 Nov 2024 2024-11-30
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , Luke Hawes
    $190 Limited inc GST / $171
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    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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    Furniture Finishing Workshop

    <p>Learn how to finish your furniture with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Wanted to finish your furniture or

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    2024-08-24 Sat 24 Aug 2024 - 2024-08-31 Sat 31 Aug 2024
    2 sessions, 10 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
    Among The Trees
    $299 Limited GST free / $239.20 / $269.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    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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    Woodworking Course: Dovetail Stools

    <p>Learn how to construct a small step stool with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2024-08-31 Sat 31 Aug 2024 - 2024-09-01 Sun 1 Sep 2024
    2 sessions, 14 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , Nicholas Elliott
    $420 Limited inc GST / $378
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    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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    Woodworking Course: Mitered Boxes

    <p>Learn basic woodturning skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Looking for fun things to do in

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    2024-09-07 Sat 7 Sep 2024 - 2024-09-08 Sun 8 Sep 2024
    2 sessions, 14 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , David Lim
    $430 Limited inc GST / $387
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    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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    Woodworking Course: Turning Bowls & Platters

    <p>Learn how to turn Bowls &amp; Platters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This is a two-day

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    2024-09-14 Sat 14 Sep 2024 - 2024-09-15 Sun 15 Sep 2024
    2 sessions, 14 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , Simon Begg
    $440 Limited inc GST / $396
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    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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    Woodworking Course: Five Days of Turning

    <p>Learn how to make steam bent shaker boxes with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>This is a five-day course

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    2024-10-14 Mon 14 Oct 2024 - 2024-10-18 Fri 18 Oct 2024
    5 sessions, 35 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , Simon Begg
    $990 Limited inc GST / $841.50 / $891
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

    Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our Woodwork Courses in Sydney! Spoon carving is a meditative practice that provides a break from the busy, screen-focused lives many of us lead. In this spoon carving course in Sydney, you will learn to carve wooden spoons from locally sourced green timber. Our expert tutors will teach you how to correctly use green woodworking tools, including a: Froe and maul to split the initial logs into more manageable pieces Hatchet and hatchet block to...

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    Green Wood Spoon Carving Course

    <p>Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">Woodwork Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Spoon carving is a meditative

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    2024-11-02 Sat 2 Nov 2024 2024-11-02
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
    Among The Trees
    $299 Limited GST free / $239.20 / $269.10

    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Age limit for this class is 18 years or older.

    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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    Woodworking Course: Sharpening

    <p>Learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork short courses</a> in

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    2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-24 Sun 24 Nov 2024
    2 sessions, 14 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Wood Academy Marrickville
    The Wood Academy. , Nicholas Elliott
    $420 Limited inc GST / $378
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.
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