Stay with an artist and help with household organisation, cleaning, cooking, admin, gardening and DIY in Sydney, Australia

Description

I am a ceramicist and teacher living in a small warehouse residence in inner city Sydney. I have an art studio here in the warehouse. 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. I am a vegetarian.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet

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

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

This host offers a language exchange
I have studied Spanish language at University and French at school

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. The 370 bus runs directly to Coogee Beach

What else ...

This is a friendly and welcoming environment close to all amenities - vegetarian, non-smoking and environmentally aware. 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?

One

Hours expected

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