Bower Reuse and Repair Centres offers a selection of Introduction to Woodwork Courses to choose from as part of its Maker Series.

The Bower’s Make Your Own Toolbox course will provide you with the skills and foundations to undertake small DIY woodwork projects by guiding you through the process of creating your own multi-function toolbox using reclaimed and repurposed materials.

You will learn about working with hand and power tools, timber selection, measuring and planning for projects and different finishing techniques for timber. You will gain an understanding of workshop terminology and techniques that will allow you to approach your own projects with confidence.

This course will take place over 6 x 3-hour sessions.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completing The Bower’s 6-week course you will:

Be able to safely operate woodworking tools and machinery

Understand and use carpentry terminology

Be confident with basic woodwork techniques and practices

Understand basic information on timber properties and types

Appreciate the benefits of sustainability and reuse in DIY projects

Have sufficient know-how to select and prepare reclaimed timber

Be able to read basic plans, measure for and develop your own plans, and create cutting lists

Understand joining and fixing techniques

Appreciate different finishing techniques and understand what is needed for ongoing maintenance

Feel empowered to take on other creative projects

Have your own functional toolbox, made by your own hand!

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-in) shoes are worn.

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

PARRAMATTA The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre

1/10 Hunter Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Transportation and Parking

The Bower Parramatta is located 750m from the Parramatta train station. A free shuttle service (Route 900) stops nearby (at the corner of Macquarie & O’Connell Street). Paid parking is available directly above The Bower in the Hunter Street (Justice Precinct) car park