Stay with an artist and help with household organisation and DIY in Sydney, Australia

Description

I am a ceramicist and teacher living in inner city Sydney with a studio at home. I am working on a number of creative projects including gardening, painting, small upgrades to the building and living space. I live in a welcoming and friendly neighbourhood in a quiet laneway. There are cafes restaurants, cycle paths and open spaces close by and I am five minutes walking distance to a railway station - about 4km from Central Sydney. My home and studio comprise an upcycled warehouse space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The focus here is on low environmental impact and the building is run on solar panels and solar hot water.

Type of help

Gardening
General Maintenance
Help in the house

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

I am a working artist with a passion for all forms of cultural practice including visual art, architecture, film, music and cultural practice. I have an excellent knowledge of great locations to visit in Sydney and surrounds and also more broadly in all Australian States. I am very interested in the natural environment and environmental preservation.

Help

I have a number of projects including laneway gardening, household organisation, painting, handiperson tasks including hanging pictures and building and assembling shelving. I would tailor projects to suit individual skills for the period of help stay.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Accommodation

Visitors will have their own cosy light-filled bedroom with all bedding provided. There are two bathrooms which are shared along with a laundry and washing machine. Kitchen facilities include an electric stove and fridge. This is a vegetarian household and no smoking is permitted anywhere in the neighbourhood. This is an excellent location close to buses and trains and cycling paths, cafes, parks and restaurants.

What else ...

This is a friendly and welcoming environment close to all amenities - vegetarian and non-smoking. Ideally located for travellers of all ages.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week