Ever thought about learning Woodwork? 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 woodwork classes are run at The Bower in Redfern.
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.
Learn how to build your own wood side table, with this woodwork course in Sydney. This woodwork course is a follow up to the Woodwork for Beginners course. Continuing with the principles learned in the Beginners course (working with reused materials using tools and equipment you’re likely to have at home, or can buy cheaply or secondhand) the students are guided through the process of building a small side table, utilizing several traditional joinery techniques. Through the course,...
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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. Outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you will: have learned the different types of paintings and how to apply them to furniture take home your refurbished piece...
Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn how to build your own planter box in this Woodwork class in Sydney. In this workshop you will design and create your own planter box with The Bower while gaining the knowledge and hands-on experience to construct a planter box from reclaimed timbers. Whether for inside or outside use, planter boxes add beauty to any place as well as many health benefits. With the right planter box, you are perfectly equipped for growing your own plants, herbs, fruit & vegetables or flowers....
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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. Outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you will: have learned the different types of paintings and how to apply them to furniture take home your refurbished piece...
Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn the basics of carpentry with our woodwork courses in Sydney. "People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results." - Albert Einstein You are a wood lover? Then come along to this weekend DIY course, demonstrating basic carpentry knowledge and skills to construct a simple storage crate from reclaimed material. Course outcomes By the end of this course you will have: knowledge of general safety in the workshop understanding of second-hand timber knowledge...
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Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
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Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn Woodwork for Beginners with our woodwork courses in Sydney. If you’re wanting to start learning woodwork, and you don’t know where to start, this is the course for you. This Woodwork course provides the foundations for woodwork projects with a Re-DIY focus – the reuse of timber to create a functional toolbox. You will learn how to work with hand and power tools, selecting timbers, measuring and planning for projects, and different finishing techniques for timber. This course...
Learn how to build a native bee hive in this Woodwork class in Sydney. Bees – both native and introduced – play an important role in our food supply, and for our entire ecosystem to function. Sadly, bee populations are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, disease and other factors. In this hands-on DIY Native Bee Hive course, you will be introduced to the many native bee varieties and their importance to our biodiversity, while learning the carpentry skills to build your...
Learn how to build your own planter box in this Woodwork class in Sydney. In this workshop you will design and create your own planter box with The Bower while gaining the knowledge and hands-on experience to construct a planter box from reclaimed timbers. Whether for inside or outside use, planter boxes add beauty to any place as well as many health benefits. With the right planter box, you are perfectly equipped for growing your own plants, herbs, fruit & vegetables or flowers....
Learn how to build your own wood side table, with this woodwork course in Sydney. This woodwork course is a follow up to the Woodwork for Beginners course. Continuing with the principles learned in the Beginners course (working with reused materials using tools and equipment you’re likely to have at home, or can buy cheaply or secondhand) the students are guided through the process of building a small side table, utilizing several traditional joinery techniques. Through the course,...
Learn how to build your own wood stool in this Woodwork class in Sydney. Have you wanted to get into the woodwork, but you’re not sure how? Join this class to learn basic traditional chair making and timber shaping skills. In this course, you will be using second-hand materials to make a small stakes leg stool using traditional tools and methods. Class sizes are kept small to ensure a maximal learning experience. Please ensure you will be able to attend all sessions of the course....
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Learn how to build a native bee hive in this Woodwork class in Sydney. Bees – both native and introduced – play an important role in our food supply, and for our entire ecosystem to function. Sadly, bee populations are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, disease and other factors. In this hands-on DIY Native Bee Hive course, you will be introduced to the many native bee varieties and their importance to our biodiversity, while learning the carpentry skills to build your...
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle-classes-house-and-garden-sydney/House-Renovation-Garden-Design">Learn</a> how to build a native bee hive in this <a
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. Outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you will: have learned the different types of paintings and how to apply them to furniture take home your refurbished piece...
Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
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. Outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you will: have learned the different types of paintings and how to apply them to furniture take home your refurbished piece...
Learn to repair and restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of your favourite furniture pieces. Our experienced woodworkers will be teaching you how to fix wobbly chair and table legs and how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. We will teach you how to use hand and power tools and how to select the right tool for the job. Outcomes By the end of this furniture repair workshop you will: Be...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn Woodwork for Beginners with our woodwork courses in Sydney. If you’re wanting to start learning woodwork, and you don’t know where to start, this is the course for you. This Woodwork course provides the foundations for woodwork projects with a Re-DIY focus – the reuse of timber to create a functional toolbox. You will learn how to work with hand and power tools, selecting timbers, measuring and planning for projects, and different finishing techniques for timber. This course...
Learn how to build a native bee hive in this Woodwork class in Sydney. Bees – both native and introduced – play an important role in our food supply, and for our entire ecosystem to function. Sadly, bee populations are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, disease and other factors. In this hands-on DIY Native Bee Hive course, you will be introduced to the many native bee varieties and their importance to our biodiversity, while learning the carpentry skills to build your...
Learn how to build your own planter box in this Woodwork class in Sydney. In this workshop you will design and create your own planter box with The Bower while gaining the knowledge and hands-on experience to construct a planter box from reclaimed timbers. Whether for inside or outside use, planter boxes add beauty to any place as well as many health benefits. With the right planter box, you are perfectly equipped for growing your own plants, herbs, fruit & vegetables or flowers....
Learn how to build your own wood side table, with this woodwork course in Sydney. This woodwork course is a follow up to the Woodwork for Beginners course. Continuing with the principles learned in the Beginners course (working with reused materials using tools and equipment you’re likely to have at home, or can buy cheaply or secondhand) the students are guided through the process of building a small side table, utilizing several traditional joinery techniques. Through the course,...
Learn the essentials of picture framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney. This two-day workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the world of picture framing. Whether you are looking to work in the framing industry or plan to make frames at home, this course will expose you to all the information, resources and suppliers you need to pursue your framing goals. You will learn the fundamental techniques required to make a picture frame – whilst being exposed to the correct trade...
Learn how to restore furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney. Learn how to restore furniture for fun and profit in this woodwork class. Restore Nana’s old chair and learn techniques that may be applied to larger more problematic items. Discover how simple, enjoyable and rewarding restoring your old furniture can be. You will learn how to strip back, sand, mix stains and apply shellac. Gain practical knowledge of cleaning and waxing furniture, making minor repairs, and...
Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This course looks at different timbers, styles and finishes...
Learn how to make leadlight panels in Sydney. In this hands-on course, you learn how to construct your own leaded panel while you learn the elements of the craft such as glass cutting, leading, soldering and finishing your piece by cementing and polishing your panel. Our tutor has 20 years of experience within the field. She is highly professional and excited to pass on her skills & knowledge to you. To be COVID Safe please wear your face mask and note that the tutor won’t be...
Learn Woodwork for Beginners with our woodwork courses in Sydney. If you’re wanting to start learning woodwork, and you don’t know where to start, this is the course for you. This Woodwork course provides the foundations for woodwork projects with a Re-DIY focus – the reuse of timber to create a functional toolbox. You will learn how to work with hand and power tools, selecting timbers, measuring and planning for projects, and different finishing techniques for timber. This course...
Learn how to build a native bee hive in this Woodwork class in Sydney. Bees – both native and introduced – play an important role in our food supply, and for our entire ecosystem to function. Sadly, bee populations are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, disease and other factors. In this hands-on DIY Native Bee Hive course, you will be introduced to the many native bee varieties and their importance to our biodiversity, while learning the carpentry skills to build your...
Learn how to build your own planter box in this Woodwork class in Sydney. In this workshop you will design and create your own planter box with The Bower while gaining the knowledge and hands-on experience to construct a planter box from reclaimed timbers. Whether for inside or outside use, planter boxes add beauty to any place as well as many health benefits. With the right planter box, you are perfectly equipped for growing your own plants, herbs, fruit & vegetables or flowers....
Learn how to build your own wood side table, with this woodwork course in Sydney. This woodwork course is a follow up to the Woodwork for Beginners course. Continuing with the principles learned in the Beginners course (working with reused materials using tools and equipment you’re likely to have at home, or can buy cheaply or secondhand) the students are guided through the process of building a small side table, utilizing several traditional joinery techniques. Through the course,...
Learn the basic skills of upholstery, and more, with our woodworking courses in Sydney. Ever wanted to learn the basics of upholstery, but not known where to begin? This hands-on weekend DIY course could be for you! In this course, you will learn the basics for upholstering a flat surface (e.g. a dining chair, a bed-head) by creating a milk-crate upholstered seat base. You’ll take home your very own upholstered seat base, as well as valuable upholstery skills. Course outcomes By...
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Don’t call Dan or Daisy, do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of home DIY with this DIY workshop, as part of our DIY courses in Sydney. Have you been looking for basic home repair and home maintenance classes to make your vision a reality? In this 2 day hands-on DIY workshop you will learn how to safely and economically undertake some of the many small maintenance tasks around your home. This practical home DIY course is the perfect introduction to help you gain the skills...
