Handcrafts Courses

Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

Learn how to make leadlight panels with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! In this hands-on course, you learn how to construct your own leaded panel while you practice the elements of the craft such as glass cutting, leading, soldering and finishing your piece by cementing and polishing your panel. Our tutor has over 20 years of experience in the field. She is highly professional and excited to pass on her skills and knowledge to you. You can design your own panels to make....

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Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

Fri 21 Jun 2024 - Fri 12 Jul 2024

4 sessions, 20 hours total

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

Sarah Thorpe

When	Time	Where
Fri 21 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 28 Jun 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 5 Jul 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 12 Jul 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

Fri 9 Aug 2024 - Fri 30 Aug 2024

4 sessions, 20 hours total

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

Sarah Thorpe

When	Time	Where
Fri 9 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 16 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 23 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Fri 30 Aug 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

Tue 24 Sep 2024 - Tue 12 Nov 2024

8 sessions, 20 hours total

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

Sarah Thorpe

When	Time	Where
Tue 24 Sep 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 1 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 8 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 15 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 22 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 29 Oct 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 5 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tue 12 Nov 2024	6pm - 8:30pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our handcrafts courses in Sydney! In this glass art course, you will be introduced to the world of contemporary kiln-fired glass. You will learn how to design and create your own stunning glass platters and decorative objects to give as gifts, to sell at the markets or to have as a centrepiece in your home. Discover your creative potential as you learn the skills required...

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Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

Sat 22 Jun 2024

1 session, 7.5 hours total

9am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Kate Baker

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 22 Jun 2024	9am - 4:30pm	Default - Studio4

Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

Sat 27 Jul 2024

1 session, 7.5 hours total

9am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Kate Baker

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 27 Jul 2024	9am - 4:30pm	Default - Studio4

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

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

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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Traditional Rug Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn how to design and create your own handmade rug with our handcraft short courses in Sydney! Discover the timeless art of traditional rug making in this hands-on workshop. Rug hooking is an ancient craft that has been practised for centuries. Despite almost dying out in the last century, it is experiencing a revival in the modern era due to its diverse design possibilities and mindfulness benefits. It is an eco-friendly craft where you can make 'rugs from rags', making use of...

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Traditional Rug Making Workshop for Beginners

Sat 29 Jun 2024

1 session, 6.5 hours total

9am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)

Jacqueline Curry

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 29 Jun 2024	9am - 3:30pm	C1-3: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Traditional Rug Making Workshop for Beginners

Sat 16 Nov 2024

1 session, 6.5 hours total

9am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)

Jacqueline Curry

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 16 Nov 2024	9am - 3:30pm	A1-3: Visual Arts - 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

Resin Jewellery & Silicone Mould Making Course

Learn to make your own silicone mould and resin jewellery with our resin art short courses, part of our visual arts short course program in Sydney! This Resin Jewellery and Silicone Mould Making course is an essential course for everyone who would like to learn everything about resin. Explore how to create and make your own silicone mould and how to use your mould to create your own resin pieces with fast setting as well as slow setting resin. No prior experience is necessary. This...

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Resin Jewellery & Silicone Mould Making Course

Sat 29 Jun 2024 - Sat 6 Jul 2024

2 sessions, 5 hours total

9:30am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)

Monika Pawsey

The course fee includes materials valued at $90

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 29 Jun 2024	9:30am - 12pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sat 6 Jul 2024	9:30am - 12pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

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

Resin Homewares Workshop

Learn to make your own resin homewares with our resin art short courses, part of our visual arts short course program in Sydney! Join our fun Resin Homewares Workshop and go home with a small selection of beautiful resin homewares pieces. Be introduced to the resin medium and explore step by step how to work with resin slow setting to create your own homewares. In this workshop, you will have an array of mould options to work with to create one-of-a-kind coasters, bowls, and trays....

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Resin Homewares Workshop

Sat 6 Jul 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

1pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

Monika Pawsey

Please note, that the resin needs to dry for 48hrs. Please collect your artwork after two working days.

The course fee includes materials valued at $90.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 6 Jul 2024	1pm - 4pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

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Upcoming courses

Stained Glass Course: Leadlight Windows for Beginners

Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

Hand Tool Sharpening Course

Home DIY Workshop

Recycled Timber Picture Framing Course

Traditional Rug Making Workshop for Beginners

Woodworking Course: Hand Cut Joints

Resin Jewellery & Silicone Mould Making Course

Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop (at Among The Trees)

Resin Homewares Workshop