House Garden and DIY - Macquarie Community College

Sharpening Hand Saws

Sharpening Hand Saws – Sydney Course Sharp woodworking saws cut easily and accurately but a blunt saw makes for hard and bad work. Learn how to evaluate, clean and sharpen a hand saw. Saw Sharpening isn’t as difficult as it appears. These classes have taught many woodworkers how to achieve the best from saws. By carefully following the instructions, everyone will leave with at least one sharp saw. Workshop offered by the Traditional Tools Group Inc. TTTG. who have been providing... Read more

Sharpening Hand Saws

Sun 27 Aug
1 session, 7 hours total

9am - 4pm

$50 inc GST

Bob Crosbie

$50 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 27 Aug 2017	9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus

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Property Styling - Secrets of a Property Stylist!

Property Styling – Secrets of a Property Stylist! - Sydney Course Don’t miss out on this Property Styling course in Sydney, Carlingford, limited spots available. Styling is a necessity in the race to achieve a fast sale at the best possible price. In this workshop you will learn how to maximise the value of your home and achieve the best sale price in a competitive market. You will learn specific interior design techniques that accentuate your home’s advantages. This Sydney... Read more

Property Styling - Secrets of a Property Stylist!

Sat 16 Sep
1 session, 5 hours total

10am - 3pm

$135 inc GST

Monika Tasonyi

$135 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 16 Sep 2017	10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 4 - MCC Carlingford

Property Styling - Secrets of a Property Stylist!

Sat 28 Oct
1 session, 5 hours total

10am - 3pm

$135 inc GST

Monika Tasonyi

$135 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 28 Oct 2017	10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 4 - MCC Carlingford

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Furniture Restoration and French Polishing

Furniture Restoration and French Polishing – Sydney Course Work on your own furniture learning the basic processes of stripping, surface preparation, staining and filling. Tutor is a specialist in repairs, restoration, and French polishing. Course Outline Topics covered: Stripping Preparing of surfaces Small repair jobs French polishing Course Outcome Students will gain the confidence, skills and knowledge in furniture restoration and french polishing techniques – so that they are... Read more

Furniture Restoration and French Polishing

Sat 14 Oct - Sat 21 Oct 2017
2 sessions, 12 hours total

9:30am - 3:30pm

$195 inc GST

Ron Siebert

$195 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 14 Oct 2017	9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	BFCS - Room 9 - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Sat 21 Oct 2017	9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	BFCS - Room 9 - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus

Furniture Restoration and French Polishing

Thu 19 Oct - Thu 07 Dec 2017
8 sessions, 16 hours total

7pm - 9pm

$250 inc GST

Ron Siebert

$250 inc GST

When	Time	Where
Thu 19 Oct 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 26 Oct 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 02 Nov 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 09 Nov 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 16 Nov 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 23 Nov 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 30 Nov 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus
Thu 07 Dec 2017	7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Brush Farm - Forster Hall - MCC Eastwood: Brush Farm Campus

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Upholstery

Upholstery Course – Sydney Course A practical Upholstery course in Sydney, Carlingford, where you will learn the art of upholstery, and how to restore and renew your furniture. Macquarie Community College also operates from a range of venues across North and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Carlingford, Eastwood, Chatswood, Blacktown, Richmond and many more. Enrol online today or call us to have a chat about your options. Course Outline Fabric selection Upholstery mechanics... Read more

Upholstery

Mon 16 Oct - Mon 04 Dec 2017
8 sessions, 16 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

$250 inc GST

Ray Rodham

$250 inc GST

When	Time	Where
Mon 16 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 23 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 30 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 06 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 13 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 20 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 27 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Mon 04 Dec 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School

Upholstery

Tue 17 Oct - Tue 05 Dec 2017
8 sessions, 16 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

$250 inc GST

Ray Rodham

$250 inc GST

When	Time	Where
Tue 17 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 24 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 31 Oct 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 07 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 14 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 21 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 28 Nov 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School
Tue 05 Dec 2017	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Lab 4 - A Block - Ground Level - Carlingford High School

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Decks and Pergolas

Decks and Pergolas This course is designed for people wishing to learn the basics of decks and pergola design and construction. Course Outcome At the end of the course you should know all of the parts of a deck and their functions. You will know how to go about setting out and constructing a small deck You should have enough knowledge to be able to use the text to design a deck or pergola Course Outline Course covers council regulations, set-out, ordering materials, woodworking... Read more

Decks and Pergolas

Sat 28 Oct
1 session, 6 hours total

9:30am - 3:30pm

$145 inc GST

Wayne Elton

$145 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 28 Oct 2017	9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 3 - MCC Carlingford

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Sharpening Planes and Chisels

Sharpening Planes and Chisels – Sydney Course In this Sharpening Planes and Chisels course you will learn how to sharpen edge tools for quality woodwork. Along with sharpening chisels, planes and other edge tools. Grinding and honing edge tools. Grinding machines and honing devices. Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across North and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Carlingford, Eastwood, Chatswood, Richmond and many more. Enrol today or Enquire Now!... Read more

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Interior Design and Decorating - One Day Workshop

Interior Design and Decorating Course Sydney Learn to renovate, decorate and repaint your home cost effectively with professional flair. Understand colour, create illusions of space, and use furnishings, fabrics, paint and simple hardware items to produce creative interiors. Practical exercises and course notes included. Macquarie Community College also operates from a range of venues across North and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Carlingford, Eastwood, Chatswood, Blacktown,... Read more

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Sharpening Edge Tools

Sharpening Edge Tools – Sydney Course Successful woodworking demands sharp edge tools. This course concentrates on woodworking edge tools, planes, chisels, gouges and drawknives. The course begins with an introduction to basic sharpening principles. All the necessary sharpening equipment is provided. After the sharpening methods have been demonstrated the participants try and put theory into practice. To get the most out of the course, bring some blunt tools. Macquarie Community... Read more

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Fine Woodworking Skills

Fine Woodworking Skills- Sydney Course Learn how to produce quality woodwork using hand tools. All basic woodworking tools and skills are covered in this one day Fine Woodworking Skills course. Beginners welcome. Offered by the Traditional Tools Group Inc. TTTG, this course has been providing “hands on” and “real skills” workshops for over a decade. Materials and tools are supplied, however, if you have any tools you want to learn about, please bring them to the workshop. Course... Read more

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Planes: Tuning and Using

Planes: Tuning and Using – Sydney Course This course builds on the previous Sharpening Edge Tools course. All types of hand planes will be considered. Participants will disassemble a plane, clean the parts and reassemble the plane. Next, the base of the plane will be flattened. Finally, the blade will be sharpened to “cut any wood”. The presenter’s reward is the plane owner’s smile as each plane removes a perfect shaving. Course Outline Participants will disassemble a plane, clean... Read more

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