Home DIY Courses

Home DIY Courses

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    Learn to do it yourself with our home DIY short courses in Sydney!

    Have you always liked the satisfaction of fixing or making something yourself but it's always easier said than done? Maybe you want to learn how to give your car the care it needs but the engine is a mystery? Our home DIY short courses will provide you with the essential toolkit to realise your own projects!

    These short courses are held at our campus in Rozelle and led by professional and dedicated tutors.

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    Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our Handcrafts courses in Sydney! Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust. It’s based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi — finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much-loved, broken items into beautifully crafted new works of art. It’s a chance to live more sustainably and rescue objects...

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    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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    2026-06-06 Sat 6 Jun 2026 2026-06-06
    1 session, 4 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Yoko Kawada
    $179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

    This workshop runs continuously and does not include a substantial break. We recommend eating beforehand or bringing a light snack to enjoy during a brief 10-minute pause.

    Enrolments close four days prior to the workshop start date.

    Please note: Personal repair projects are not undertaken in this introductory class. A suitable broken dish will be provided, and all materials are included in the course fee.
    Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

    <p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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    2026-08-15 Sat 15 Aug 2026 2026-08-15
    1 session, 4 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Yoko Kawada
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10

    This workshop runs continuously and does not include a substantial break. We recommend eating beforehand or bringing a light snack to enjoy during a brief 10-minute pause.

    Enrolments close four days prior to the workshop start date.

    Please note: Personal repair projects are not undertaken in this introductory class. A suitable broken dish will be provided, and all materials are included in the course fee.

    Craft your own candle creations with our Personal Care courses in Sydney! Creativity and learning come together in the warm glow of our Candle Making Workshop. Join us for this hands-on experience with an expert candle maker, where you’ll discover the art of crafting your very own candles. The best part? You’ll leave with beautifully handcrafted creations that will light up both your space and your soul. This workshop is designed to spark your creativity and provide a mindful...

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    Candle Making Workshop

    <p>Craft your own candle creations with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/health-wellbeing/personal-care">Personal Care courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2026-08-01 Sat 1 Aug 2026 2026-08-01
    1 session, 2.5 hours total
    9:30am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Louise Ho
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10

    The course fee includes a materials pack valued at $60. You will go home with your own hand-made candles.

    Accessibility: This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience

    Learn how to design and install your own green wall or vertical garden with our gardening short courses in Sydney! A green wall is a vertically-built structure intentionally covered by a variety of plant species, from indoor plants to succulents as well as traditional climbing plants. Whether you're tight on space or need to create some screening to provide privacy on a patio, deck, or balcony, vertical is the way to go!  Vertical gardening uses upright growth habits or containers...

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    Green Walls & Vertical Gardens Workshop

    <p>Learn how to design and install your own green wall or vertical garden with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking/gardening">gardening short courses</a>

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    2026-08-22 Sat 22 Aug 2026 2026-08-22
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Richard Lynch
    $109 Limited inc GST / $87.20 / $92.60 / $98.10
    Enrol in 3 or more Gardening courses for a 15% discount off the original price! Discounted price applies automatically in cart.

    Learn the basics of beekeeping with our home, garden & cooking short courses in Sydney! Are you a backyard beekeeper, an urban beehive enthusiast, or an amateur who wants to learn more about our precious pollinators? Join us for our Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop hosted on the rooftop of Sydney Community College! We are proud to contribute to the biodiversity of our local neighbourhood by keeping buzzing beehives on our inner-city rooftop. You too can play your part in...

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    Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop

    <p>Learn the basics of beekeeping with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking">home, garden &amp; cooking short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2026-09-12 Sat 12 Sep 2026 2026-09-12
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Geoff Begg
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
    Includes a visit to our rooftop hives!

    Learn landscape design with our Design Short Courses in Sydney! Join award-winning, world renowned designer Jim Fogarty for a six-part masterclass uncovering the principles and techniques of garden design. Perfect for aspiring designers and passionate gardeners alike, this series will help you turn ideas into confident, creative designs.   Course content What will be covered in this landscape and garden design course? Workshop 1: Creating a Base Plan – The Important First Stages in...

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    Learn the essentials of bicycle brake maintenance with our Bicycle Maintenance and Home DIY workshop in Sydney. Whether you're a commuter, casual rider, or DIY enthusiast, understanding how your bike’s brakes work is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed to help you inspect, diagnose, and adjust your bike’s braking system for safer, smoother riding. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll gain confidence working with both rim and...

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    Learn the essentials of bike gears and derailleurs with our Bicycle Maintenance and Home DIY workshop in Sydney. This hands-on workshop is designed to help riders understand, inspect, and adjust their bicycle gear systems for smoother, more reliable shifting. Over 2.5 hours, participants will gain practical experience working with common derailleur systems, learning how to identify issues, make basic adjustments, and keep their bikes running efficiently. Held at The Summer Hill...

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    Learn essential maintenance skills with our home DIY short courses in Sydney! Are you tired of calling a professional every time something breaks at home? Do you want to save money and gain confidence in maintaining your own living space? Join this class to learn essential home maintenance skills that will empower you to tackle common household repairs yourself. From fixing window sashes to hanging doors and fitting locks, this course covers a range of fundamental tasks to help you...

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    Learn Stud Wall Construction with Recycled Timber in our one-day workshop in Sydney! Join this class to discover sustainable building practices and acquire the skills to construct sturdy and eco-friendly stud walls using recycled timber. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional tradesperson, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create structurally sound walls while minimising environmental impact. Learning Outcomes By the end of this...

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    Learn how to plan your garden landscaping project with our gardening short courses in Sydney! Transform your unique landscape vision into reality with our hands-on course. You'll explore the essentials of planning, layout, materials, and budgeting while mastering the construction and installation processes. This course incorporates the practical aspects of landscape projects from structural and physical requirements to materials and labour costings, quotes, and financial planning,...

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