Woodworking
Short Courses
See the exciting range of woodworking short courses we offer from our Melbourne based woodworking school below.
Course offerings
Beginner Woodworking – Make Your Own Side Table with Rob Fabris (4 day) – $1300
Join Rob Fabris for this four-day project-based introduction to furniture making course for beginners with a maximum of 6 students. Rob will introduce you to the fundamentals of joinery and woodwork through the process of making a small side table out of beautiful Tasmanian Myrtle.
Beginner Woodworking – Box Making with Remy Tramoy (1 day) – $475
Join Remy Tramoy for this one-day course for beginners. As one of only 5 students, you will be introduced to the process of box making using traditional techniques. The course focuses on developing hand skills.
Furniture Restoration with Ben Hodgetts (2 day) – $650
Join Master Restorer, Ben Hodgetts for this two-day Furniture Restoration intensive. You will work on your own period or modern furniture / items and learn the techniques required to bring them back to life.
Introduction to Hand & Power Tools for Home DIY with Andrew Fabris (1 day) – $400
Are you a Home DIY enthusiast looking to enhance your skills or learn the fundamentals of hand and power tools? Join Andrew Fabris, “Master Carpenter”, for this one-day hands-on course with a Home DIY focus. You will be guided through the proper and safe use of various hand and power tools.
Beginner Woodworking – Veneering Techniques with Rob Fabris (2 day) – $750
Join Rob Fabris for this two-day hands-on course suitable for beginners and learn the fundamentals of veneering. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the materials, tools and techniques.
Introduction to Straw Marquetry with Tracey Malady (2 day) – $750
Prepare to be inspired and captivated by the beauty of Straw Marquetry. You will learn step-by-step techniques to create geometric patterns using this unique natural medium. This course is suitable for beginners and all tools and materials are supplied.
Wood Finishing – Introduction to timber finishing using VOC Free Hard Wax Oils & Natural Timber Oils with Richard Lloyd (1 day) – $295
Join Richard Lloyd for this one-day introduction to timber finishing course using environmentally friendly VOC free hard wax oils and natural timber oils. You will have the opportunity to practice applying these finishes using various techniques.
Short courses coming soon
Intermediate Whisky/Wine Cabinet
Dovetails
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8/9 June 2024
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22/23 June 2024
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3/4 August 2024
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10/11 & 17/18 August 2024
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31 August 2024
Saturday
7 September 2024
Sunday
15 September 2024
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24-27 September 2024
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5/6 October 2024
Intro to Straw Marquetry
Furniture Restoration
Furniture Restoration
Make your own Side Table
Box Making
Wood Finishing
Hand & Power Tools for Home DIY
Make your own Side Table
Veneering Techniques
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8.45am-5pm
9.30am-3.30pm
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$1300
$475
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