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    Make it yourself with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney!

    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 to craft beaded jewellery with our jewellery short courses in Sydney. The Beaded Jewellery course is for anyone interested in designing and producing their own custom made jewellery. You can make it for yourself or create a range to sell! Beaded jewellery makes the perfect gift for family members and friends and is easy to make at home. This beaded jewellery course covers many techniques from design, stringing and finishing, then combining those skills to make many different...

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    Learn to be crafty with our handcraft short courses in Sydney! In this Fruit-Carving workshop, you will learn the art of creating beautiful and intricate designs using fruits as your medium. Fruit carving is a traditional technique that has been practised for centuries in many cultures around the world. It is a fun and creative way to add a touch of elegance to your meals and impress your guests. During this course, you will learn the basic techniques of fruit carving, including...

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    Learn how to use a hand plane to create your own cheese or chopping board with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This is a great introduction to woodwork course for anyone who would like to be introduced to the joys of working with timber and in particular working with hand planes. Hand planes may seem a bit old-fashioned, but through this course, you will learn about their many uses and upkeep. Across the day, you will learn about timber and metal hand planes, including...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this course, you will construct a simple 3-legged stool which will introduce you to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well-appointed workshop. The 3-legged stool is an excellent introduction to many useful hand tools such as saws, hand planes, braces and bits, and...

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    Learn woodworking with our woodworking and power tools in Sydney! Want to build your own attractive planter boxes but don’t know where to start or are intimidated with some of the power tools involved? This course will give you the skills and confidence to start creating planter boxes of your own design from beautiful Australian hardwood, using simple power tools. Working under the supervision of an experienced facilitator and with a small class (max. 6 students) you will learn the...

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    Expand on your Wheel Throwing techniques in our new Wheel Throwing pottery course for intermediate in Sydney! You will get the most out of this intermediate pottery course if you already know how to throw an even and symmetrical cylinder the size of a cup. If you don't, no problem at all! Please start with our Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners and practice your throwing skills a bit before you sign up for this masterclass. In this three-hour intermediate...

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    Learn how to work with coloured clay in our new Nerikomi pottery course in Sydney! If you are bored with glazing, working with coloured clay can help you to get colour and pattern on your ceramics without glazing. No experience is necessary. Nerikomi is a decorative process established in Japan, which involves arranging coloured clay in a block and then slicing through the cross-section to reveal a pattern. These slices are used to create beautiful ceramics. Everything made in this...

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    Learn how to decorate your pottery, then our new pottery Surface Decoration course in Sydney. If you are tired of just glazing and are looking for ways to add more interest to the surface of your pottery & ceramics items, then this course is for you. No experience is necessary. In this 3 hour course, you will learn a variety of surface decoration techniques that will elevate your ceramics to new heights. You will learn how to combine and layer various techniques to enhance your...

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    Learn pottery in our pottery short courses in Sydney. In this 3 hour course, you will learn and master two different hand-building techniques: slab and coil. You will make a slab box with a lid and a coil vase or a pot of your own design. No previous experience is necessary. All of your materials for this class are included in the course fee, but please note, it does not include glazing. Glazing can be done in an additional returning student class after your pieces have been dried...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Want to build your own furniture but aren’t sure where to start? This woodwork course will leave you ready to tackle furniture-making projects of your very own.  Working under an experienced cabinet maker, students will learn about the basics of furniture building including wood and construction principles, design, working with a range of hand tools. This course also provides an introduction to finishing your...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood.  Over the course of three hours, you'll learn how to work with and finish reclaimed timber using traditional hand tools.  Our series of Woodwork taster courses include: spatula carving, paddle making, chopstick making, and timber bangle making. By...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood.  Over the course of three hours, you'll learn how to work with and finish reclaimed timber using traditional hand tools.  Our series of Woodwork taster courses include: spatula carving, paddle making, chopstick making, and timber bangle making. By...

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    Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this wooden rolling pin making course, you'll shape your very own wooden rolling pin using some simple, traditional hand tools, as well as finishing the reclaimed wood rolling pin with food-safe oil. By the end of this practical wooden rolling pin making course, you'll have a basic understanding of some of the principles of woodwork and will discover the nourishment that comes from creating something...

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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 how to design and create your own stack-on rings with our jewellery making courses in Sydney! On this course, you will learn basic silver jewellery techniques including saw piercing, annealing and soldering; and make several personalised 925 Sterling Silver rings (3 to 5 rings) with your own hands. For each of your rings, you have the freedom to choose different shapes, textures or patterns to create your unique stack of silver rings. As the class runs over several weeks you...

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    Learn the art of sandal-making with sustainable practices in our Sydney workshops! Participating in the "Crafting Sustainable Sandals: Recycled Leather Workshop" offers numerous benefits that extend beyond the realm of footwear crafting. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to learn and engage in sustainable practices, contributing positively to environmental conservation efforts. By utilising reclaimed leather and repurposed materials, participants actively reduce waste and...

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    Learn how to build your own wooden step stool with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Our Kids Woodworking courses are the perfect opportunity for kids and their parents or guardians to work together, learn some woodworking skills, and take something beautiful and handmade home. Each course looks at the properties and history of timber, the value of sustainability and recycled materials, and using hand woodworking tools in a safe and supportive environment. This two day timber...

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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 your own wooden step stool with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Our Woodwork Course for Children is the perfect opportunity for kids and their parents or guardians to work together, learn some woodworking skills, and take something beautiful and handmade home. You will look at the properties and history of timber, the value of sustainability and recycled materials, and using hand woodworking tools in a safe and supportive environment. This is an exciting...

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    Learn Woodturning with our Recycled Timber Crafts course in Sydney! Join this class to explore the art of woodturning using recycled timber. Discover the beauty and versatility of working with sustainable materials while honing your woodworking skills. Engaging in our Recycled Timber Crafts course offers a multitude of benefits, both practical and creative. Participants will delve into the world of woodturning, a skill that not only hones craftsmanship but also fosters a deeper...

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