Sydney Community College

Furniture Restoration - Shabby Chic

Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this Woodwork course in Sydney. Discover how easy and affordable it is to restore pieces needing a little TLC and achieve this popular decorating style. You’ll learn what to buy, how to buy, and how to 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 as well as... [More]

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When	Time	Where
Sat 27 Jul 2019	10am - 1pm	Mitchell Road Antique - Mitchell Road Antique & Design Centre
Sat 03 Aug 2019	10am - 1pm	Auction Room - Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Sun 11 Aug 2019	9am - 1pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Woodwork for Beginners

Learn Woodwork for Beginners in Sydney. 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 will give you the understanding of carpentry terminology and techniques so that you can take your own projects with confidence. Class... [More]

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Woodwork for Beginners

Mon 29 Jul - Mon 02 Sep 2019

6 sessions, 18 hours total

6pm - 9pm

The Bower

Please enrol at least 2 working days before the start date so we can prepare for the correct class size. For ages 18+

When	Time	Where
Mon 29 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 05 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 12 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 19 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 26 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 02 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

Woodwork for Beginners

Thu 08 Aug - Thu 12 Sep 2019

6 sessions, 18 hours total

6pm - 9pm

The Bower

Please enrol at least 2 working days before the start date so we can prepare for the correct class size. For ages 18+

When	Time	Where
Thu 08 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Thu 15 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Thu 22 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Thu 29 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Thu 05 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Thu 12 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

Woodwork for Beginners

Wed 21 Aug - Wed 25 Sep 2019

6 sessions, 18 hours total

6pm - 9pm

The Bower

Please enrol at least 2 working days before the start date so we can prepare for the correct class size. For ages 18+

When	Time	Where
Wed 21 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 28 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 04 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 11 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 18 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 25 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

Woodwork for Beginners

Mon 09 Sep - Mon 14 Oct 2019

6 sessions, 18 hours total

6pm - 9pm (first session)

The Bower

Please enrol at least 2 working days before the start date so we can prepare for the correct class size. For ages 18+

When	Time	Where
Mon 09 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 16 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 23 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 30 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 07 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 14 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

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When	Time	Where
Tue 25 Jun 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 02 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 09 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 16 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 23 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 30 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

When	Time	Where
Wed 10 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 17 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 24 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 31 Jul 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 07 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 14 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

When	Time	Where
Tue 13 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 20 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 27 Aug 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 03 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 10 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Tue 17 Sep 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Learn how to make a bird feeder (Birdhouse)

Diy bird feeder (birdhouse) workshop in Sydney. Build a homemade birdhouse in this one-day workshop and learn basic carpentry knowledge and skills to construct a simple nest box for endangered native bird species from reclaimed material. Doing so, you are supporting local bird life and gain a slug and bug buster. Discuss your ideas with the tutor and go home with a nest box you can take home with the fixings and knowledge to install box correctly. Class sizes are kept small to... [More]

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Learn how to make a bird feeder (Birdhouse)

Sat 31 Aug

1 session, 5 hours total

10am - 3pm

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 31 Aug 2019	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Woodwork - Stool Workshop

Learn how to build your own wood stool in this Woodwork class in Sydney. This is a DIY workshop demonstrating basic traditional chair making and timber shaping knowledge and skill. Participants will use second hand materials to make a small stakes leg stool using traditional tools and methods. Class sizes are kept small to ensure maximal learning experience. Ideal for… This course is designed for those with no knowledge or experience with woodwork. Course content Knowledge of... [More]

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Woodwork - Stool Workshop

Sat 12 Oct - Sat 19 Oct 2019

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 12 Oct 2019	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower
Sat 19 Oct 2019	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Woodwork - Intermediate

Learn how to build your own wood side table 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 second hand) the students are guided through the process of building a small side table, utilizing a number of traditional joinery techniques. Through the course you will obtain a... [More]

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Woodwork - Intermediate

Wed 16 Oct - Wed 04 Dec 2019

8 sessions, 24 hours total

6pm - 9pm

The Bower

When	Time	Where
Wed 16 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 23 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 30 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 06 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 13 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 20 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 27 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Wed 04 Dec 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Upholstery course for Beginners - Ottoman

Learn Upholstery by building your own Ottoman in Woodwork class in Sydney. This fun course combines extreme basics of carpentry with the extreme basics of upholstery to create a simply but outstanding ottoman from reclaimed materials that you can take home with you. Learn all about it, from start to finish, including project outlining, measuring and cutting, assembling and upholstering, and go home with a beautiful piece of furniture that compliments your home. Ideal for… This... [More]

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Upholstery course for Beginners - Ottoman

Mon 21 Oct - Mon 11 Nov 2019

4 sessions, 12 hours total

6pm - 9pm

The Bower

When	Time	Where
Mon 21 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 28 Oct 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 04 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower
Mon 11 Nov 2019	6pm - 9pm	Workshop - The Bower

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Woodwork - DIY Planter Box

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.... [More]

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