Bower Reuse and Repair Centres offers a small selection of Stage Two Beginners Courses for those who are interested in continuing their woodworking journey and have basic knowledge of skills and safety practices required in a workshop setting. These courses are ideal for individuals who have completed any of The Bower’s Stage One Beginner courses and are part of The Maker Series.

In The Bower’s MYO Stool/Plant Stand course participants will build a 3-Legged Staked Stool/Plant Stand. This course is designed to give inspire confidence and provide knowledge that will allow participants to go home and use the tools they already own or can easily acquire to get started on projects of their own.

This course will take place over 4 x 3-hour sessions.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this short course you will:

Have knowledge of general safety practices in a workshop setting

Understand the benefits of using second-hand timber and construction materials and the different types available

Understand how the skills you learn in this workshop can be applied to other projects

Understand how to correctly measure, mark out and work to a plan

Have guided, hands-on experience using a handsaw, chisels, hammers, drills and drivers

Be able to safely operate power saws

Understand the principles of joinery

Have the ability to precisely install hinges and hardware

Skill Level
This course is suitable for beginners (18 years and over) with no prior woodwork experience.

Accessibility
The Bower’s instructors are experienced at facilitating courses for individuals living with disability. Please let us know about any special requirements prior to enrolment so that our staff can prepare in advance.

Tools and Materials
All tools and materials relating to the project will be provided by The Bower, however we do ask that participants ensure that long hair is tied back, and appropriate footwear (closed shoes) is worn.

Please bring along the following PPE:
Facemask
Safety googles/glasses
Earmuffs or earplugs

Location

REDFERN The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre

107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building)

Entrance to workshop
Workshop entrance is via Turner Street at the rear of 107 Redfern St. If the doorway is locked and/or unattended pls ring the doorbell on the left of the roller door.

Transportation and parking
Bower Woodworks is located within 5-minute walking distance of Redfern Train Station. Both metred and unmetered parking are available nearby.