Build Outdoor Furniture from Recycled Timber
Learn sustainable carpentry skills in this hands-on woodworking workshop focused on building outdoor furniture from reclaimed and recycled timber. Perfect for beginners, this practical one-day course introduces essential DIY techniques while exploring creative reuse and environmentally responsible building practices.
Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll design, cut and assemble a functional piece of outdoor furniture such as a bench, table or planter box. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence using hand and power tools, understand how to assess and prepare salvaged timber, and create a durable, attractive piece for your garden, balcony or courtyard.
Course Outline
- Safety & Sustainability: Workshop induction, safe tool use, and principles of recycled timber.
- Timber & Design: Selecting and assessing reclaimed wood, reading simple plans, choosing your project.
- Cutting & Assembly: Measuring, cutting, sanding, joinery basics, clamping and safe construction.
- Finishing: Sanding and exploring outdoor-ready finishes such as oils and sealants.
Schedule & Venue
- One-day workshop, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
- Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
- Alternative sessions may be held at Summer Hill Campus (7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131). Venue confirmed upon enrolment.
Important Information
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace and participant interests.
- All materials and tools are provided for use during the workshop.
Details
You will learn
- Understand sustainable timber use and recycled wood selection
- Safely use essential hand and power tools
- Construct and finish a functional outdoor furniture piece
You will get
- All recycled timber and fasteners
- Use of tools and safety equipment
- Expert guidance and design templates
Appropriate for
Beginners and anyone interested in learning basic woodworking skills using recycled timber for outdoor projects.
Preparation
What to bring
- Closed-in shoes
- Comfortable old clothing
- Long hair tied back and no jewellery
What to wear
Protective, casual workwear (no jewellery, closed-in shoes)
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney 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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