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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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    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.

    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 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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    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 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 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! 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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