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 Woodwork for Beginners with our DIY 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...
<p>Learn <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/WWBG">Woodwork for Beginners</a> with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork
<p>Learn <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/WWBG">Woodwork for Beginners</a> with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork
<p>Learn <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/WWBG">Woodwork for Beginners</a> with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork
<p>Learn <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/WWBG">Woodwork for Beginners</a> with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork
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Learn how to build your own DIY Planter Box in this DIY Woodwork course 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...
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Learn how to build your own wood stool in one of our DIY Woodwork courses 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...
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Learn the essentials of Picture Framing in this Woodwork course in Sydney! Do you have pictures or posters in need of a frame? This course will give you the opportunity to frame one of your own pictures while providing you with the skills and knowledge of required tools and materials to frame many more at home. In this course you will be using second-hand materials to create a complete wooden frame and backing, whilst provided with the knowledge and skill to source and cut perspex...
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Learn the basic skills of Upholstery, and more, with our DIY Woodwork courses in Sydney. Would you like to refurbish your own items of furniture and learn to live more sustainably? Do you want to save money by repairing your own furniture items? This three-hour hands-on workshop could be for you. In our Introduction to Upholstery workshop, you will learn upholstery basics and upholster a flat surface yourself with guidance from workshop facilitators. You will use repurposed...
<p><strong>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery, and more, with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork"><strong>DIY Woodwork</strong></a> <strong>courses
<p><strong>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery, and more, with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork"><strong>DIY Woodwork</strong></a> <strong>courses
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Learn the basics of Carpentry with one of 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. Learning outcomes By the end of this course you will have: knowledge of general safety in the workshop understanding of second-hand timber...
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Learn Woodwork for Beginners with our DIY Woodwork Courses in Sydney! Spoon carving is a meditative practice that provides a break from the busy, screen-focused lives many of us lead. In this spoon carving course in Sydney learn to carve a wooden spoon from locally sourced green timber. You will be taught how to correctly use green woodworking tools, including a froe and maul to split the initial logs into more manageable pieces, a hatchet and hatchet block to do the rough shaping...
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Learn how to build a Native Bee Hive in one of our DIY Woodwork Courses 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...
<p>Learn how to build a <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/WWBH">Native Bee Hive</a> in one of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork">DIY
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Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this woodwork short 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 shabby chic furniture restoration course looks at...
<p><strong>Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork"><strong>woodwork short course</strong>
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