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.
Which woodwork short course are you interested in?
Learn how to use a hand plane to create your own cheese or chopping board with our DIY 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...
Introduction to Woodwork: Hand Plane Chopping Board Course
<p>Learn how to use a hand plane to create your own cheese or chopping board with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in
Learn basic woodworking skills with our DIY 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...
<p>Learn basic woodworking skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
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 the shabby chic 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>Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork">woodwork short course</a> in Sydney!</p>
Meeting Point A at 9am - 11am: Inspection at Raffan Kelaher & Thomas Antique Auction rooms, Leichhardt. The meeting point at Raffs is inside the main entrance.
Meeting Point B at 11am - 12pm: Bunnings, Ashfield. Get prepared for your project by purchasing the supplies you need for session 2.
Meeting Point C at 1pm - 4pm: Mitchell Road antique centre, Alexandria. Check out various finishes, timbers, design periods etc.
Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons 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, you will learn to carve wooden spoons from locally sourced green timber. Our expert tutors will teach you how to correctly use green woodworking tools, including a: Froe and maul to split the initial logs into more manageable pieces Hatchet and hatchet...
<p>Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
Learn basic woodworking skills with our DIY woodwork short courses in Sydney! Through the construction of a simple low saw bench, you will be introduced 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 saw bench itself is designed as a mini workbench that can offer a variety of work holding and tool storage solutions for...
<p>Learn basic woodworking skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
Learn how to build a native bee hive with 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 build...
<p>Learn how to build a native bee hive with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork">DIY woodwork courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
Be introduced to Upholstery, and more, with our DIY Woodwork courses in Sydney. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the wonderful craft of upholstery. Here you will create a cushioned crate topper with a skirt that will completely transform a salvaged milk crate into an unrecognisable, stylish ottoman, and in doing so learn the fundamentals of upholstery, its tools and materials. You not only will learn how to source upholstery materials second hand, but by the...
<p>Be introduced to Upholstery, and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork">DIY Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>
Learn how to build your own wooden step stool with our DIY 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 wood, and in particular working with second-hand timbers that would otherwise be heading to landfill. Second-hand timber is a bountiful, affordable and high-quality resource. This course will inform you about its many possible uses and how to be a part of saving it from...
Introduction to Woodwork: Build a Step Stool Course
<p>Learn how to build your own wooden step stool with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our DIY Woodwork courses in Sydney. This 3-hour course will give participants familiarity with the basics of upholstery. During the course, they will learn the basic tools, materials and techniques of upholstery while working on a small basic project – a milk crate topper. At the end of the course, participants should have enough understanding and confidence to tackle projects on their own. This basic upholstery short course...
<p>Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/woodwork">DIY Woodwork</a> courses in Sydney.</p>
Learn how to Build your own Enviro Wooden Balsawood Surfboard with our DIY woodwork short courses in Sydney! Join our one-on-one class where you will build your own environmentally friendly surfboard to your requirements. This is a great escape and a mindful craft. This fun class will be hands-on! Prepare to get dusty while you learn step by step how to design and draw your board and build it under professional supervision and guidance from your tutor. The board that you will build...
<p>Learn how to Build your own Enviro Wooden Balsawood Surfboard with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Learn how to Build your own Enviro Wooden Balsawood Surfboard with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY woodwork short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
