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    Do It Yourself (DIY) Courses in Sydney

    Of course you can learn to do it yourself with our lifestyle short courses in Sydney!

    DIY courses and workshops in Sydney. Ever thought about learning to Do It Yourself? Learn with us to gain skills, be creative and enjoy that “I made it myself” moment?

    We offer hands-on practical learning experiences, in small groups, led by enthusiastic and experienced tutors. Most DIY classes are run in the Sydney Inner City.

    As a not-for-profit education provider with 30 years of experience in adult education, we offer high-quality courses, workshops and studios to help you gain new knowledge and skills you can put into practice right away.

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    Concrete Planter Workshop

    Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our arts short courses in Sydney! Join this fun and hands-on workshop to learn the basics of concrete making. It’ll open up a whole world of possibilities to create jewellery, furniture and other homewares. You’ll learn how to make concrete planters from scratch, to suit any plant and add creative green elements to your home or workspace. Using contemporary styles such as the marble effect, you’ll also learn how to decorate a...
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    Concrete Planter Workshop

    <p>Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts">arts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Join this fun and hands-on workshop

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    2022-09-07 Wed 7 Sep 2022 2022-09-07
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Holly Cook
    $109 Limited inc GST / $0 / $87.20 / $98.10
    All materials are provided, and you will be able to take home your own work.
    Concrete Planter Workshop

    <p>Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts">arts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Join this fun and hands-on workshop

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    2022-11-16 Wed 16 Nov 2022 2022-11-16
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Holly Cook
    $109 Limited inc GST / $0 / $87.20 / $98.10
    All materials are provided, and you will be able to take home your own work.

    If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist

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    • Dried Preserved Floral Arrangement Workshop

      Learn to create stunning floral arrangements with our floral art short courses in Sydney! Join us in our Dried Floral arrangement course in Sydney and spend some relaxing time arranging preserved flowers. You'll learn the essentials of preserved floral design - reflex preserved roses to make them bloom beautifully, processing preserved flower materials and basic design structures. Learn to arrange preserved flowers that are going to add to your home decor, brighten up your office...
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    • How to Make a Terrarium Course

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    • Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangement Course

      Learn ikebana - the art of Japanese flower arrangement with our floral design short courses in Sydney! Basic ikebana accords to simple rules and principles. This course is designed to teach authentic Ohara School Ikebana techniques and build an understanding of ancient Japanese art, which evokes the sensitive beauty of nature and the stunning style of formative art. Ohara Style Ikebana is unique for its emphasis on seasonal qualities, natural growth processes and the beauty of...
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    • Indoor Gardening Introduction Course

      Turn your house into a home with our home & garden short courses in Sydney! Get to know the indoor plants and learn how to create an indoor garden at your place. Plants are scientifically proven to improve our health, productivity and creativity, and in this fast-paced world they also help calm us down. In this class you will learn all the fundamentals to starting your own indoor jungle, covering the basics of finding the right spot for your plants and how to keep them thriving....
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    • Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Workshop

      Learn to make stunning kokedama floral displays with our floral design short courses in Sydney! Get your hands dirty as you make two kokedamas to add a little green to your home. Kokedama is an ancient Japanese technique (meaning moss ball), where a plant’s root system is bound with moss and string, transforming it into a mini work of art. Join this workshop to learn step-by-step how to make a kokedama and how to incorporate the Japanese “Wabi-Sabi” principle of embracing...
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    • Vegetable Gardening Course

      Learn to make your garden grow with our gardening short courses in Sydney! Learn to grow your own vegetables, aimed specifically at containers and small-space gardeners. There are countless reasons to want to grow your own food at home. There are some great ways of increasing productivity for any given space. This workshop will teach you the basics so you can understand how to create your very own edible garden at home. From selecting the right plant for the right place to creating...
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    Eco-Resin (Jesmonite) Course

    Learn how to create your own terrazzo-style eco-resin homeware with our arts short courses in Sydney! With its chic and natural finish, Eco-Resin (Jesmonite Acrylic Resin) is the new way to create beautiful pieces for your home in under 30 minutes. This organic medium has a ceramic-like finish and is the safest resin on the market. You get to choose to make a terrazzo-style plant pot and tray, two dishes or a tray in this hands-on and fun workshop held in Rozelle. By the end of...
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    • Resin Jewellery Course for Beginners

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    • Silicone Mould Making Course

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    Furniture Painting & Finishing Workshop

    Learn to properly paint furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Learn how to restore wooden furniture pieces to recreate your own favourite circa look, be it shabby chic, French provincial, retro, or industrial. Come along and transform your old or new furniture into unique pieces to your likings. Learning outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you should be able to: have learned the different types of paintings and how to apply them to furniture take home...
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