Empower yourself to take on your own kitchen upgrades with this hands-on DIY workshop in Sydney. This one-day course will guide you through the process of safely and effectively tackling small to medium kitchen refurbishments, from planning and dismantling to refacing and troubleshooting.
Whether you're seeking to make basic fixes or do a full kitchen refresh, this course equips you with the necessary skills and confidence. Learn how to install cabinets, worktops, tiling, lighting upgrades, and more—all while practicing these techniques in a supportive environment.
Course Outline
- Planning & Budgeting: Learn how to measure, design, plan your layout and budget for a small kitchen renovation.
- Dismantling & Prep: Safely remove fixtures, identify live services, and prepare wall surfaces for installation.
- Installation & Worktops: Set base and wall units, measure and fit worktops, dry-fit a sink and tap set.
- Refurbishment Techniques: Reface cabinets, tile splashbacks and explore lighting upgrade options.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose common issues, align doors, and learn when to call a licensed professional.
- Capstone Practical: Complete a mini installation project in teams under trainer supervision.
Schedule & Pricing
- Date & Time: Sunday, 29 March 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Venue: The Summer Hill Workshop, 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
- Price: $299
Prerequisites & Materials
- Designed for beginners, no prior experience required
- Basic familiarity with hand tools recommended
- Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own
- PPE can be supplied at the venue
Details
You will learn
- Plan a kitchen layout and budget for refurbishment
- Install base and wall cabinets, including sink and worktops
- Tile splashbacks and troubleshoot common kitchen issues
You will get
- Hands-on experience with real tools and materials
- Expert guidance on kitchen layout and installation
- Capstone mini kitchen install project for skills practice
Appropriate for
Anyone wanting to learn basic kitchen DIY skills or expand on existing home maintenance knowledge.
Preparation
What to bring
- A face mask and safety glasses or goggles
- Earmuffs or earplugs and gloves
- Closed-toe shoes (required for workshop access)
What to wear
Closed-toe shoes required, casual workwear recommended
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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