Sydney Community College: Short Courses in Sydney

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

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at Among The Trees)

Learn how to Repair and Restore Furniture with one of our Woodwork Courses in Sydney. Get started restoring, repairing, and maintaining furniture with our 2-full day or 8 session (evening) introductory course. Participants bring a piece they would like to get started repairing, and through collaborative engagement, each person will learn about a variety of common problems and repairs for different pieces of furniture. As a group we will go around to discuss what can and cannot be...

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Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at Among The Trees)

Sat 29 Jun 2024 - Sun 30 Jun 2024

2 sessions, 10 hours total

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

Venue TBA

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
Sat 29 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm
Sun 30 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at Among The Trees)

Thu 25 Jul 2024 - Thu 12 Sep 2024

8 sessions, 24 hours total

6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)

Among The Trees

When	Time	Where
Thu 25 Jul 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 1 Aug 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 8 Aug 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 15 Aug 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 22 Aug 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 29 Aug 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 5 Sep 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop
Thu 12 Sep 2024	6pm - 9pm	Carpentry Workshop Space - Among The Trees Workshop

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

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

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

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

Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners

Learn to master the art of interior design and styling with our comprehensive interior design short courses in Sydney! In this Interior Design & Styling Course for beginners, you will learn to grasp the principles and elements of interior design and styling and will be able to confidently style and decorate your own rooms. Our classes will revolve around Eight Golden Rules of Decorating: Colour, Contrast, Warmth, Balance, Scale, Detail, Surprise and Personality. Each class includes...

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Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners

Tue 21 May 2024 - Tue 18 Jun 2024

5 sessions, 12.5 hours total

6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Rose-Marie Hillier

Enrol in all 3 Interior Design courses for a 15% discount off the original price! Discounted price applies automatically in cart.

When	Time	Where
Tue 21 May 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-1: Sewing Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 28 May 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-1: Sewing Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 4 Jun 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-1: Sewing Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 11 Jun 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-1: Sewing Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 18 Jun 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-1: Sewing Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners

Tue 6 Aug 2024 - Tue 3 Sep 2024

5 sessions, 12.5 hours total

6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Rose-Marie Hillier

Enrol in all 3 Interior Design courses for a 15% discount off the original price! Discounted price applies automatically in cart.

When	Time	Where
Tue 6 Aug 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 13 Aug 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 20 Aug 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 27 Aug 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 3 Sep 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners

Tue 22 Oct 2024 - Tue 26 Nov 2024

5 sessions, 12.5 hours total

6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)

Rose-Marie Hillier

Enrol in all 3 Interior Design courses for a 15% discount off the original price! Discounted price applies automatically in cart.

When	Time	Where
Tue 22 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 5 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 12 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 19 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 26 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop

Learn how to create your own concrete planter with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! Join this hands-on workshop to unleash your creativity and learn the fundamentals of concrete crafting. You’ll learn how to make concrete planters from scratch, to house your plants and add creative green elements to your home or workspace. Under the guidance of your experienced tutor, you'll mould, pour, and shape your very own concrete planters, tailored to your unique design. You'll also...

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Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop

Wed 19 Jun 2024

1 session, 2 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Holly Cook

All materials are provided, and you will be able to take home your own work.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 19 Jun 2024	6:30pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop

Wed 4 Sep 2024

1 session, 2 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Holly Cook

All materials are provided, and you will be able to take home your own work.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 4 Sep 2024	6:30pm - 8:30pm	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop

Wed 13 Nov 2024

1 session, 2 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)

Holly Cook

All materials are provided, and you will be able to take home your own work.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 13 Nov 2024	6:30pm - 8:30pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Woodworking Course: Hand Cut Joints

Learn how to accurately mark out and cut woodworking joints by hand with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! In this two-day class, you will discover how to accurately mark out and cut woodworking joints by hand using a basic set of tools. The course will cover the design, layout and cutting of a range of fundamental woodworking joints. The focus will be on developing the marking out, hand sawing and chisel techniques necessary to successfully cut joints by hand. A range of...

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Woodworking Course: Hand Cut Joints

Sat 29 Jun 2024 - Sun 30 Jun 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

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

The Wood Academy , Darren Stewart

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 29 Jun 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 30 Jun 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Woodworking Course: Hand Cut Joints

Sat 16 Nov 2024 - Sun 17 Nov 2024

2 sessions, 14 hours total

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

The Wood Academy , Darren Stewart

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 16 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville
Sun 17 Nov 2024	9am - 4pm	Wood Workshop - The Wood Academy Marrickville

Tai Chi: Continuers

Learn Tai Chi and fitness with our sport & fitness short courses in Sydney! Tai Chi combines soft, slow and firm movements to engage the body and mind to restore the balance of Yin Yang and Qi (life) energy to increase strength and energy, which will help improve your health and well-being. Studies have also shown that Tai Chi can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. This course builds on the foundation covered in the beginners’ class and continues to explore this...

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Tai Chi: Continuers

Wed 26 Jun 2024 - Wed 14 Aug 2024

8 sessions, 8 hours total

10:45am - 11:45am (UTC+10:00)

Alison Anderson

When	Time	Where
Wed 26 Jun 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 3 Jul 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 10 Jul 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 17 Jul 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 24 Jul 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 31 Jul 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 7 Aug 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 14 Aug 2024	10:45am - 11:45am	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

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