Parramatta College

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills to be successful in the modern welding industry, work as Handyman/Woman as well as able them to do home based projects. Student will learn the techniques of arc, mig or oxy welding as well as plasma and oxy cutting. You’ll learn how to select a mig or arc welding machine with the duty cycle that best suits your needs. Self Darkening Welding Shields supplied. [More]

Enjoy growing your own miniature trees. You will learn about trees, styling pots, shaping by pruning, wiring and basic horticulture. Each student will be helped to design and pot a small bonsai. The course varies slightly depending on the season. Includes field trips. [More]

Balconies and courtyards can be just as impressive as larger gardens – get the skills and inspiration to make yours a real masterpiece in this specialised gardening workshop, which covers: design for small spaces and pots, plant selection, water and garden art, fertilising, basic pest and disease control and general gardening techniques. Morning tea and notes included. [More]

You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own fresh produce at home. Join a horticulturist and find out how to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in pots. Uncover the basics of potting mixes, fertilisers, pest and disease control and plant varieties that are perfectly suited for growing in pots and small gardens. Morning tea and notes included. [More]

Planning a garden makeover or renovation? Join an experienced Designer and uncover the basics of garden design including site analysis, different garden styles, design aspects, sustainable design principles, plant selection and more. Get tips and hints on getting the most out of your garden. Includes practical drawing sessions where you can work on your own garden design. Morning tea and notes included. [More]

This course involves the design and the making of metal sculptures suitable for the front or backyard of your house or for hanging on a wall. With the recent drought forcing us to reduce the size of our gardens, it is necessary to replace that dead patch in your garden with something decorative that doesn’t need watering or maintenance. Having a painted or even a rusty metal sculpture in the yard or hanging on a wall will be an eye catching focal point for your house. Design a proje... [More]