Explore Our Courses
At Sydney Framebuilding School, we offer a range of workshops designed to suit every stage of your framebuilding journey.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into the craft, building your first bicycle frame, designing a completely bespoke bicycle, or seeking personalised one-on-one instruction, our courses provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience in a professional workshop environment.
All courses are taught using traditional bronze fillet brazing techniques and focus on developing practical skills, craftsmanship and an appreciation for the enduring art of steel bicycle framebuilding.
Introduction to Framebuilding Course
A Hands-On Introduction to Traditional Steel Framebuilding
Have you ever wondered how a handcrafted steel bicycle is made?
Whether you’re curious about the craft, considering building your own frame, or simply want to experience the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands, our Introduction to Framebuilding Workshop is the perfect place to start.
Over a full day, you’ll be introduced to the traditional art of steel framebuilding. Working with premium chromoly steel, you will learn the fundamental techniques used by custom framebuilders while creating your own handcrafted steel stem using bronze fillet brazing.
Guided by experienced instructors, you willl gain practical, hands-on experience in a relaxed and supportive workshop while developing an appreciation for the precision, patience and craftsmanship behind every handmade bicycle.
No previous experience is required – just curiosity, a desire to learn and a passion for bicycles.
Take your first step into the world of handmade bicycles.
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Duration: 1 Full Day
Group size: Maximum 6 participants
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During the workshop you’ll:
Learn the fundamentals of traditional steel framebuilding
Work with premium chromoly steel
Learn how to measure, prepare and mitre tubing
Learn the basics of bronze fillet brazing
Learn how to file and finish your work
Understand alignment and quality control
You’ll leave with:
Your own handcrafted steel stem
An understanding of the traditional skills used to build a steel bicycle frame
The confidence to continue your framebuilding journey
Framebuilding Workshop Course
Build Your Own Handcrafted Steel Bicycle Frame
This immersive five-day workshop takes you through every stage of building your own steel bicycle frame using one of our proven Sydney Framebuilding School designs.
Choose from one of three frame styles:
Road
Gravel
Hardtail Mountain Bike
Each design is available in three carefully developed sizes.
Working from premium chromoly tubing, you’ll complete every stage of the framebuilding process yourself—from preparing and mitring tubes through to bronze fillet brazing, alignment and finishing.
With a maximum of six participants, you’ll receive individual guidance throughout the build while sharing the experience with fellow cyclists, makers and bicycle enthusiasts.
No previous framebuilding experience is required, although completion of our Introduction to Framebuilding Workshop is recommended.
Build the frame you’ll always be proud to ride.
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Duration: 5 Days
Group size: Maximum 6 participants
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During the workshop you’ll:
Develop an understanding of bicycle frame geometry
Prepare and precisely mitre frame tubes
Set up and use a frame jig
Learn bronze fillet brazing techniques
Check and correct frame alignment
Learn how to file and finish your completed frame
Learn how to prepare your frame for painting
You’ll leave with:
A handcrafted steel bicycle frame that you’ve built yourself
An understanding of every stage of the framebuilding process
Practical skills and experience in traditional steel frame construction
The satisfaction of riding a frame built by your own hands
Masterclass – Design & Build Course
Create a Bicycle That’s Uniquely Yours
Masterclass – Design & Build is the flagship workshop at Sydney Framebuilding School, created for riders who want to do more than build a bicycle—they want to understand the art, science and craftsmanship behind designing and building a custom frame.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive professional bike fit. Working closely with your instructor, you’ll assess your riding position, biomechanics, flexibility and riding goals before translating those insights into a custom frame geometry designed specifically for you.
From there, you’ll fabricate your frame from premium chromoly steel using bronze fillet brazing techniques. Every tube is measured, mitred, brazed, aligned and finished by your own hands, with expert guidance throughout every stage of the process.
With a maximum of four participants, the Masterclass offers a highly personalised learning experience, providing plenty of individual instruction and time to explore the finer details of custom bicycle design and construction.
More than simply building a bicycle, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of bicycle fit, frame geometry, material selection and traditional framebuilding techniques.
Whether your goal is to build bicycles for yourself, friends or family
– or to begin your journey as a professional framebuilder
– the Masterclass provides the skills, techniques and confidence to take that next step.
The ultimate framebuilding experience.
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Duration: 10 Days
Group size: Maximum 6 participants
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During the Master Class you’ll:
Develop custom frame geometry tailored to your body and riding style
Explore bicycle design principles and handling characteristics
Select appropriate tubing for your build
Learn how to prepare and precisely mitre frametubing
Develop advanced bronze fillet brazing skills
Align and finish your completed frame
Gain the knowledge and confidence to continue building custom steel bicycle frames independently
You’ll leave with:
A one-of-a-kind custom steel bicycle frame, designed around you and built by your own hands – ready for final finish and paint preparation
An in-depth understanding of custom frame design and traditional steel frame construction
The core practical skills to continue building steel bicycle frames independently
The confidence to take the next step towards becoming a custom framebuilder
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