Sydney Community College: Short Courses in Sydney

Basic Upholstery Short Course

Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more, with our 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 goes...

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Basic Upholstery Short Course

Sun 12 May 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 12 May 2024	10am - 1pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Basic Upholstery Short Course

Sat 10 Aug 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 10 Aug 2024	10am - 1pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Basic Upholstery Short Course

Sat 5 Oct 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 5 Oct 2024	10am - 1pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Basic Upholstery Short Course

Sat 7 Dec 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 7 Dec 2024	10am - 1pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Woodworking Course: Steam Bent Shaker Boxes

Learn how to make steam bent shaker boxes with our woodwork courses in Sydney! This course introduces you to traditional steam bending techniques and to create small boxes using a variety of processes. Steam bent boxes can be found in several cultures, from the traditional Magewappa Japanese Lunch box to the classic Shaker Box reminiscent of the 1800s American Shaker Culture. In this class, you will learn how to prepare the materials and create a steam-bent oval box in the style...

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Woodworking Course: Steam Bent Shaker Boxes

Sat 25 May 2024 - Sun 26 May 2024

2 sessions, 13 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)

The Wood Academy. , Eliza Maunsell

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 25 May 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 26 May 2024	9am - 3pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Woodworking Course: Steam Bent Shaker Boxes

Sat 9 Nov 2024 - Sun 10 Nov 2024

2 sessions, 13 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)

The Wood Academy. , Eliza Maunsell

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 9 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 10 Nov 2024	9am - 3pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Woodworking Course: Mitered Boxes

Learn basic woodturning skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for fun things to do in Sydney? Join a woodworking class with Wood Academy and learn how to make mitered boxes! This is a two-day workshop for students who wish to develop their skills in box-making. You'll be introduced to the foundations of box-making with an emphasis on hand tools. We'll cover the use of different planes, including block planes, smoothing planes, rebate planes, plow planes and...

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Woodworking Course: Mitered Boxes

Sat 7 Sep 2024 - Sun 8 Sep 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

The Wood Academy. , David Lim

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 7 Sep 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 8 Sep 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Hand Tool Sharpening Course

Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! While most woodwork projects require a sharp tool for high quality results, hand tool sharpening is often seen as a mysterious or inscrutable art. In this course we will demystify the world of sharpening, including how to make and maintain a sharp edge, and teach you how to achieve one consistently and easily for their own woodworking tools. The introduction course will focus on sharpening a chisel by hand...

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Hand Tool Sharpening Course

Sat 22 Jun 2024

1 session, 7 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

Among The Trees

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 22 Jun 2024	9am - 4pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at The Bower)

Learn how to Repair and Restore Furniture with one of our Woodwork Courses in Sydney. This course will teach you how to carry out basic repairs to your favourite piece of furniture with one of our Woodwork Courses in Sydney. Learn how to repair joints and replace worn out or missing parts of timber pieces. Our experienced woodworking tutor will show you how to fix wobbly chairs and table legs as well as how to give new life to a preloved piece of furniture. This is a hands-on...

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Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at The Bower)

Sat 13 Jul 2024

1 session, 6 hours total

10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 13 Jul 2024	10am - 4pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at The Bower)

Sat 7 Sep 2024

1 session, 6 hours total

10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 7 Sep 2024	10am - 4pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at The Bower)

Sat 2 Nov 2024

1 session, 6 hours total

10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 2 Nov 2024	10am - 4pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Woodworking Course: Dovetail Stools

Learn how to construct a small step stool with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this two-day class, you will discover how to construct a small step stool using hand cut dovetails and through wedged mortise and tenons. We will learn the fundamentals of cutting dovetails and through wedged tenons efficiently using hand tools and some basic power tools. We will develop skills which can be applied to a wide range of timber projects to improve the overall quality and appeal of...

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Woodworking Course: Dovetail Stools

Sat 31 Aug 2024 - Sun 1 Sep 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

The Wood Academy. , Nicholas Elliott

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 31 Aug 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 1 Sep 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Recycled Timber Picture Framing Course

Learn the essentials of Picture Framing with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This course is for people with no experience in framing pictures and is designed to teach the skills and confidence to create a variety of different frame styles using simple tools and second-hand timber. You will be able to customise your frames to accommodate an A5 print (210mm x 150mm). Once completed, you will be able to complete your framing projects. Learning outcomes: By the end of this...

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Woodworking Course: Sharpening

Learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this two-day class, you will learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods. From learning how to create razor-sharp edges using traditional water stones and slip stones to using a high-speed grinder, honing guides, and using modern slow speed wet grinders (Tormek). We will cover sharpening bench chisels, plane blades (bench,...

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Woodworking Course: Sharpening

Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 24 Nov 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)

The Wood Academy. , Nicholas Elliott

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 24 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Woodworking Course: Turning Bowls & Platters

Learn how to turn Bowls & Platters with our woodwork courses in Sydney! This is a two-day workshop-style course for intermediate / advanced students who wish to learn how to turn Bowls & Platters and develop their skills in woodturning. In the class you will learn how to prepare your materials for Bowls & Platters, finding balance in design, riding the bevel and all the technical skills to turn and design bowls. If you’re unsure whether your skill level is suitable for this course,...

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Woodworking Course: Turning Bowls & Platters

Sat 14 Sep 2024 - Sun 15 Sep 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

The Wood Academy. , Simon Begg

Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions. Additionally, all classes held by The Wood Academy do not permit class credit, transfers, or refunds for any enrolments.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 14 Sep 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 15 Sep 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Home DIY Workshop

Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this workshop, as part of our Woodwork courses in Sydney! Don’t call the experts; empower yourself to undertake your own DIY projects by unlocking the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this hands-on 2-day workshop. In this workshop, you will learn how to safely and economically undertake several small maintenance tasks around the home. Whether it’s an unfinished DIY project or if you’re looking to take on some basic...

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Home DIY Workshop

Sat 22 Jun 2024 - Sat 29 Jun 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 22 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sat 29 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Home DIY Workshop

Sun 28 Jul 2024 - Sun 4 Aug 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 28 Jul 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sun 4 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Home DIY Workshop

Sun 1 Sep 2024 - Sun 8 Sep 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 1 Sep 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sun 8 Sep 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Home DIY Workshop

Sat 12 Oct 2024 - Sat 19 Oct 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 12 Oct 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sat 19 Oct 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Home DIY Workshop

Sat 16 Nov 2024 - Sat 23 Nov 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 16 Nov 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sat 23 Nov 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

Home DIY Workshop

Sun 1 Dec 2024 - Sun 8 Dec 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 1 Dec 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471
Sun 8 Dec 2024	10am - 3pm	Workshop - The Bower Redfern	The Bower: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building) Emergency Contact (Workshop Manager): 0422 840 471

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