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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sydney offers several sustainability-focused courses including Cold Process Soap Making Workshop, Natural Body & Skincare Workshop for Teens & Tweens, Recycled Timber Picture Framing, Introduction to Woodworking Class using reclaimed timber, DIY Balsa Wood Surfboard Course, Furniture Upcycling Workshop, Recycled Plastic Stool making, and Make your own Beeswax Wraps. These courses teach eco-friendly practices such as working with reclaimed and recycled materials, natural product formulation, and waste reduction techniques.
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The Cold Process Soap Making Workshop teaches participants to create natural, skin-nourishing soap using traditional methods. You learn to safely work with lye, mix ingredients, and incorporate essential oils and botanicals, allowing you to know exactly what goes into your soap and onto your skin. This eliminates reliance on commercially produced soaps with synthetic ingredients and packaging waste.
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The Recycled Timber Picture Framing course uses second-hand timber to create custom frames. Participants learn to work with reclaimed wood using simple hand tools and customize frames with mat board to accommodate A5 prints. The course teaches skills to complete frame projects at home and is open to people aged 13 and over with no prior woodworking experience.
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MakerSpace & co's Recycled Plastic Stool workshop is part of their Plastics Lab initiative designed to close the loop on plastics recycling. Participants make their own recycled plastic stool using milk and juice bottle lids while learning about plastic waste management and ocean pollution. The workshop teaches how to repurpose plastic resources to prevent them from entering marine environments.
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The Make your own Beeswax Wraps course teaches you to create eco-friendly reusable wraps using cotton fabrics and beeswax. These wraps replace single-use plastic wrap for protecting fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese, and covering jars. A quick wipe cleans them for repeated use, significantly reducing household plastic consumption and kitchen waste.
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The DIY Balsa Wood Surfboard Course teaches traditional board-building skills using environmentally friendly balsa wood. In one-on-one sessions, you design, draw, shape, and sand a custom surfboard under professional supervision. Optional surfboard kits include balsa and foam options, making it an environmentally conscious alternative to mass-produced surfboards.