Our June Timber Masterclass

On a cold winters day ( well for Brisbane anyway ) we welcomed 5 new budding woodworkers into the workshop to enjoy a morning of learning , productivity and of course morning tea

Thats what our Masterclass is all about - a little taste into the wonderful world of woodworking, but its not just all cake and coffee our students learn fundamental skills during this time.

Integral skills such as shaping and sanding , using the drill press are all aspects of woodworking that our woodworkers learn and experience first hand .

Culminating in beautifully crafted timber salt and pepper shakers which our students take home with them.

Not bad for a blustery winter morning

Autumn Furniture Making Classes

It was a pleasure to be able to welcome our May Furniture Making Students .

Prior to class each student had given careful consideration as to what sort of table they would like to make.

Fitting in with existing furniture and spacing was a priority to enable the piece to be able to be enjoyed and used and not just merely a household item that is forgotten or impractical and destined to live a long life in the garage.

Our students bought their enthusiasm in bucketloads and enjoyed two days of learning, creativity ,making new friends and making a beautiful solid timber hall table .

A well thought out design is the best way to start

Essential measuring prior to cutting , an old saying but an accurate one

Safe and proper machine guidance is all part of the fun

The value of a good glue up , the foundation of any making work

The smiles say it all ! Happy Woodworkers

Congrulations to our Wonderful May Graduates, what a wonderful accomplishment

Our newly minted woodwork graduates have made us proud with their enthusiasm , dedication and wilingness to learn . We cant wait to see what they do next

The happiest people are woodworkers ...

The smile says it all !

So much fun to be had in our workshop;

The smile from our Saturday Student says it all !

For the last two weekends we have had the joy of running our Introduction to Furniture Making Workshop.

During the last two Saturdays our wonderful woodworkers have learnt the fundamentals of good furniture making, including design and construction methods, proper use of machinery and power tools, and essential techniques to begin the wonderful journey of timber furniture making.

A fun productive Saturday in the workshop

Woodworking in action

Safe and proper use of machines and power tools is vital and Stuart with over 30 years in the industry is only too happy to impart his knowledge and experience to our eager participants.

A good polish is dependant on proper sanding, Jes doing a fabulous job on her table top

When it all comes together …

The wonderful thing about custom making is the choices you have to make the piece exactly as you want, whats the point if your gorgeous piece of furniture is only going to sit in the shed if its “too big, too small, not the right colour or I dont like that design”

Prior to the class, our eager students chose their timber , finalised their design preference and dutifully measured at home the exact requirements needed for their very own custom made piece of furniture.

Our April class students each chose different styles and sizes to fit in exactly with their own home requirements .

And as the photos reveal, our students have made beautiful timber furniture additons to their home.

Our happy April Furniture Making graduates

It is a joy and a privilage to share our wealth of woodworking knowledge with such enthusiastic woodworkers.

The energy and comraderie they bring to class makes our Furniture Making Workshops truly a wonderful experience for us all

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.

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