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.

Beginner Woodworking – Introduction to Hand & Power Tools with Rob Fabris (1 day) – $350
Are you a woodworking enthusiast looking to take your skills to the next level? Our Introduction to Hand & Power Tools course for woodworkers is just what you need! Join Rob Fabris for this one-day hands-on course.

Introduction to Veneering – Make your own Veneered Tray with Louen Pinpin-Menez (2 day) – $750
Join Louen Pinpin-Menez for this two-day project-based course for beginners with a maximum of 5 students only. Louen will introduce you to the fundamentals of veneering and woodwork through the process of making a veneered tray.

Introduction to Straw Marquetry with Laura Inguaggiato (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.

Beginner Woodworking – Veneering Techniques with Rob Fabris (2 day) – $725
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.

Wood Finishing – Introduction to timber finishing using VOC Free Hard Wax Oils & Natural Timber Oils with Richard Lloyd (1 day) – $275
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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9-10 December 2023
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3-4 February 2024
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10-11 February 2024
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17 February 2024
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24-25 February 2024
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6/7 & 13/14 April 2024
Furniture Restoration
Furniture Restoration
Introduction to Straw Marquetry
Box Making
Make your Own Veneered Tray
Make your Own Side Table
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4 days
10am-5pm
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9am-5pm
8.45am-5pm
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$1300
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