Timber Master Class - a new Bywater Design woodworking workshop

We have been sharing our passion and knowledge of woodworking for well over 15 years in our classes.

Our introduction to Woodworking 2 Day Workshop is a popular option for many budding and experienced woodworkers, with coursed dotted through out the year.

This year we have added another class to our calendar

The Timber Homewares Masterclass

This little gem of a class is a half day event that packs a lot into the morning.

In this half day workshop, students will learn proper use of woodworking hand tools from master craftsman, gain knowledge and confidence in the woodworking workshop as well as hone in shaping skills - crafting their own timber salt and pepper shakers as well as be able to competently identity certain timber species - not bad for a few hours of learning and fun.

Once again we like to keep these classes small ( 6 students maximum) to ensure a productive yet relaxed learning environment.

Our March 23 class has sold out and so we are pleased to add an additional date to the 2024 calendar

Saturday June 22.

If you would like to dip your toes into the woodworking obsession journey, please email us for more information on this fabulous workshop

Hand crafted Salt and Pepper Shakers

there is nothing as wonderful the joy of creating something yourself

Our Students make beautiful furniture ...

Over the last two Saturdays , our budding woodworkers worked diligently to create their beautiful hall tables.

During this time students are taught, the fundamentals of what makes a good design , introducing knowledge of various timber species and their appropriate application.

Then comes the fun part where our students get their hands dirty - and begin the wonderful journey of creativity.

Learning the safe and proper use of the drop saw , biscuit joiner and other associated woodwork machinery is an integral part of the workshop.

These skills will be for life and make the difference between a so so woodworker and a competent safe one.

The importance and proper utilization of adhesives and abrasives is practically taught in these two days also .

The finish of a piece of furniture is as important as the construction and our students discover this for themselves during the construction of their table.

Its a very productive, fun two days that see our students achieve a great deal.

And its the very best feeling leaving with your own custom made piece of furniture

March 2023 Woodworking Legends

Last Saturday, our wonderful students completed their timber tables.

Final glue ups were done, sanding assembly and the all important polish was applied.

The end result was 4 beautifully crafted tables.

A credit to our students for being quick enthusiastic learners and producing beautiful timber work

Our Wonderful Woodworking Student Projects

Our Monday and Thursday evening woodwork classes have been going in earnest for well over 15 years and every week we are just blown away by the creativity , craftmanship and dedication that our students continually show.

Each project is unique and the planning, the care that goes into each one is so admirable

Chair excellence from Peter

Monday night Student , Peter has diligently designed and created his exquisite dining chairs and the reading chair above is the perfect spot for Peter to relax and while away the hours. Made from Qld Maple and Jarrah , this stunning chair is testament to Peter’s skill and patience.

Gerry has always wanted to create his own cellar and during his woodworking classes he is doing just that.

Made from Kwila, this custom made cellar is heading in the right direction of perfection

The beginning of something wonderful !

Dining distinction

An extensive journey to source premium camphor laurel Mike has worked with the natural grain to create this magnificent dining table.

Elegant yet sturdy this table works beautifully with the dining chairs and is just ready for a fabulous dining table.
A wonderful example of student skill and tenacity.

Delightful details

Sally designed and made this specia momento box using Lemon Myrtle, Jacaranda and Red Cedar.
A beautiful box for a friend and including beautiful splines on the corners, false bottom and floating top.

Gorgeous detail and craftmanship Sally

A project of skill and thought

Considered detail

For the romantic

Chris from our Thursday night class , has gone above and beyond for this most beautiful present for his sister’s wedding.

A board games console complete with handcrafted markers and including beautiful detailed images this was definitely a labor of love.

A one of a kind wedding present that is now a cherished family heirloom.

We never tire of the amazing work our students create.

Their enthusiasm for their craft never ceases to amaze and delight us.

#lovewhatwedo

Introduction to Furniture Making Workshop - Our June Class

It was with much enthusiasm that we re commenced our Woodworking Classes this month.

We welcomed a very happy group of students to our Boondall Workshop on Saturday Morning June 6.

Stuart began the day with an introductory talk about design , construction methods and the various tools used to construct solid timber furniture.

Prior to class commencement, the students nominated their timber of choice along with their individual dimensions that would enable each student to create the table that would suit their home perfectly.

There is little advantage in offering a cookie cutter project as the joy of woodworking is being able to create something beautiful that suits you, your home , your decor your personal taste…

The first day saw students prepping their table parts, including working out the grain pattern, glueing up the tops and then working on the underframe .

A productive morning on the bandsaw

Shaping is a good arm workout

Graeme enjoying learning new skills

Its all in the construction

Check twice, mark once,

A productive day for our students

The second day, saw our students complete construction on their tables, cutting to the desired length, hand planing to ensure the edges are smooth.

This was then followed by sanding all parts to ensure smooth even grains, route edging if so desired.

The final stage was the application of a polyurethane lacquer to protect and ensure longevity of the tables.

Megan, quite rightly proud of her woodworking skills

Our graduating students of June Introduction to Furniture Making Class

A beautiful table made by Megan , featuring Tasmanian Oak ans Cambia for the legs

Congrulation Graeme on a beautiful coffee table made from Surian Cedar

Cheers Harry, we love your Tasmanian Oak Hall table

It was a wonderful workshop, where we were able to share our love and knowledge of woodworking with such a wonderful bunch of people

To encourage their creativity, and to step away from the day to day and do something wonderful for yourself is a beautiful thing to do.

We can’t wait to welcome our August Intro to Furniture Making Students into our workshop and help them realize their woodworking dream

"I'm Still learning ..."

So said Michelangelo at age 87 and rightly so.

The quest for learning and for challenging oneself we believe should never wane.

That is why we take so much proud in our Woodworking classes.

Whether it is our traditional woodworking classes, learning the art of Surfboard Making or creating a hall table our classes are geared for the absolute beginner and aimed at fuelling the inner woodworker

We dont know who gets more satisfaction out of our classes ; the student who has just created an amazing surfboard, or our team on seeing and feeling the great satisfaction of our students.

That feeling when you’ve just made your very own surfboard !

Keeping our classes small ensures there is lots of time and space for personalised tuition. Being in a relaxed yet professional environment serves as a great base for our students to learn.

A lot of our students have no woodworking experience or have even stepped inside a woodworking workshop , so being able to gently guide and encourage learning in a productive and fun way is paramount to us.

If you think 2020 is the year you want to do something beautiful and creative for yourself, step away from the screens and immerse yourself in something new and challenging we urge you to peruse our Calendar of Learning Page and see what may interest you.

Of course you have questions and we are just an email away to answer any of your queries.

See you in class

A little about our Beautiful Surfboards ...

We design our surfboards with a vision of what us as surfers would like in a board. Its not just the visual , although we do think that our surfboards are ridiculously good looking, its about the performance and how they ride in the water.

The Gould

The Gould is a cleaned up older board with a defnite 70’s vibe.

It single fin with a fuller nose outline and a tight pin tail. A low entry rocker with a flat bottom and and chimed rails.

The end result is a beautiful surfboard for all types of surfers in all types of waves .

The Dawn Surfboard

The Dawn is the total package.

A classic all rounder with a concave throughh the nose , flat through the centre and rolled V in the tail.

Its a sweet reliable daily ride, the perfect workhorse

Will handle all conditions from the dribble wave to the ultimate 6 foot clean wave (and dont we wish for more of those .

With the addition of wonderful timbers such as paulownia, cambia ash and cedar and no foam we are proud of the way our boards ride in the water .

Of course, we could go on for pages of all the finer details of our boards, but if you would like more info about our range we would love to hear from you , so send us an email and we will answer any questions you have !