Sydney Community College: Short Courses in Sydney

Furniture Painting & Finishing Workshop

Learn to properly paint furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Learn how to restore wooden furniture pieces to recreate your favourite circa look, be it shabby chic, French provincial, retro, or industrial. This workshop will help you to transform your old or new furniture into unique pieces. Learning outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you should be able to: Recall the different types of paint and how to apply them to furniture Take home your...

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Furniture Painting & Finishing Workshop

Sat 1 Jun 2024

1 session, 6 hours total

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

The Bower

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 1 Jun 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: Five Days of Turning

Learn how to make steam bent shaker boxes with our woodwork courses in Sydney! This is a five-day course for students who wish to develop their skills in woodturning. Your teacher, Simon discusses the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning. You’ll have your own lathe and plenty of hands-on time to work on various projects. The skills taught will include turning between centres, using faceplates, and how to turn a bowl, lidded box and platter. Tools used will consist of both...

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Woodworking Course: Five Days of Turning

Mon 14 Oct 2024 - Fri 18 Oct 2024

5 sessions, 35 hours total

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

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
Mon 14 Oct 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Tue 15 Oct 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Wed 16 Oct 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Thu 17 Oct 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Fri 18 Oct 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

Green Wood Spoon Carving Course

Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our 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 block to...

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Green Wood Spoon Carving Course

Sat 2 Nov 2024

1 session, 7 hours total

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

Among The Trees

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

Age limit for this class is 18 years or older.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 2 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop

Furniture Cord Weaving Course

Learn basic cord weaving skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Have you always wanted to repair woven furniture that’s broken, or weave something new for your home? Join this furniture cord weaving course to learn how to weave with Danish cord and weave a stylish footstool or small sitting stool under the instruction of Cristy Adrian. Danish cord is a smooth natural paper fibre coil made famous by the sophisticated Scandinavian designers of the mid twentieth century....

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Furniture Finishing Workshop

Learn how to finish your furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Wanted to finish your furniture or timber projects with traditional or natural finishes but been a bit confused where to start or what finishes to use? Join furniture conservator Shane Weichnik to learn traditional finishing methods, including surface prep, boiling your own linseed oil, and using a range of traditional and modern finishes. This course covers: linseed and tung oils, oil varnishes, spirit...

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Furniture Finishing Workshop

Sat 24 Aug 2024 - Sat 31 Aug 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

10am - 3pm (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 24 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Sat 31 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop

Woodcarving Course: Spoons

Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This is a one-day workshop for students who wish to learn how to carve spoons from seasoned timber. From learning how to prepare your materials, and carving out the bowl of the spoon to shaping the back and handle of the spoon blank. Included are detailed instructions on how to use a Carving Gouge, Hook Knife, Sloyd Knife and finishing techniques. Suitable for beginners with no experience up to...

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Woodcarving Course: Spoons

Sat 24 Aug 2024

1 session, 7 hours total

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

The Wood Academy

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 24 Aug 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Woodcarving Course: Spoons

Sat 30 Nov 2024

1 session, 7 hours total

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

The Wood Academy , Luke Hawes

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 30 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Introduction to Upholstery Course

Be introduced to Upholstery, and more, with our Woodwork courses in Sydney. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the wonderful craft of upholstery. Create a stylish cushioned footstool and in doing so learn the fundamentals of upholstery, its tools and materials. The hardwood timber legs have been especially made in house with reclaimed timber from the Among the Trees workshop. You not only will learn how to source upholstery materials second hand, but by the end...

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Introduction to Upholstery Course

Sun 4 Aug 2024

1 session, 6 hours total

9am - 3pm (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.

This class is open now for our younger students. Find out more about it in our course description > Intended audience.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 4 Aug 2024	9am - 3pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop

Woodwork: Build a Planter Box

Learn woodworking with our woodworking and power tools in Sydney! Want to build your own attractive planter boxes but don’t know where to start or are intimidated with some of the power tools involved? This course will give you the skills and confidence to start creating planter boxes of your own design from beautiful Australian hardwood, using simple power tools. Working under the supervision of an experienced facilitator and with a small class (max. 6 students) you will learn the...

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Introduction to Woodwork: Hardwood Paddle Carving Course

Learn basic woodworking skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood. Over the course of three hours, you'll learn how to work with and finish reclaimed timber using traditional hand tools. Our series of Woodwork taster courses include: spatula carving, paddle making, chopstick making, and timber bangle making. By...

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