1-Week Intensive Hand Tool Woodwork Course for Beginners

Be introduced to woodworkng fundamentals at this intensive 1-week course in Sydney



12 hours total (over 4 dates) Class size 1 to 6 guests

$499 (Afterpay available)


Sydney
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Craft
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Woodworking
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Creative Kids
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Kid Friendly
Looking to learn practical woodworking skills in Sydney? In this woodworking class in Marrickville, you will have the opportunity to craft a simple low saw bench using reclaimed wood and hand tools. Perfect for beginners with little woodworking experience, this workshop provides a great introduction to working with wood and creating functional pieces for your home.
  • Join us for an intensive one-week woodworking course where you will learn the basics of and complete a project to take home.
  • Throughout the class, you will have the chance to work with reclaimed wood and simple hand tools, gaining valuable skills along the way.
  • The course will run over four days, allowing you to immerse yourself in the process of creating a saw bench or similar project.
  • By the end of the workshop, you will not only have a practical piece of furniture to take home, but also the confidence and knowledge to tackle future woodworking projects on your own.
Come and discover the joy of woodworking in a welcoming environment where you can explore your creativity and leave with a unique and functional piece made with your own hands. Start your woodworking journey with us and unleash your potential in this hands-on activity.
This course is held across 4 days:
  • Day 1, 10am-1pm
  • Day 2, 9am-4pm with a lunch break
  • Day 3, 9am-4pm with a lunch break
  • Day 4, 10am-1pm
This listing is for our 1-week intensive course, consisting of four consecutive days. If you are looking to do this course across 6 weeks, please visit this our 6-week course listing.
Please note: This workshop is suitable for children between 13-15 with a parent or guardian present, and children 16-17 without a parent or guardian present.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • The course is run using predominantly hand tools so you need to be aware that there is an element of physicality involved and most of the work is carried out standing up. We aim to make the courses as inclusive and accessible as possible, people living with a disability should notify ClassBento so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.
What you'll get
  • All tools and materials provided (though you are encouraged to bring your own PPE if you have it)
  • Aprons
  • An understanding of the structural properties of timber and timber joinery
  • The knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools and modern day power tools
  • An understanding of different woodworking glues and finishes
  • Your own functional, handmade saw bench
  • The confidence to start your own projects at home
What to bring
  • Bring your own face mask, protective eyewear and ear protection if you have it. Sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Please wear clothing that can get dirty (e.g. sawdust or glue).
  • Long hair needs to be tied back and no loose hanging jewellery should be worn.
  • For your own safety, facilitator instructions regarding the correct use of tools and equipment must be followed at all times.
  • Any people thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be able to take part in the workshop.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: 2nd & 3rd day 9am-4pm, then 4th day 10am-1pm.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW and 15 Jul 2025 10:00am (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Among the Trees is an ethical and sustainability based start-up for reclaimed timber located in Marrickville. 
Saving timber from demolitions or other discarded uses and making it available to the public through a retail timber shop and woodworking classes. Accessibility to wood doesn't just mean being wheelchair friendly (which we are), it also means helping customers understand how to use and source reclaimed timber. To make it as easy as possible to work with, we offer custom machining and glueing, so the timber in our store can be squared, resurfaced and cut to specific dimensions. We also help empower individuals to have the confidence to undertake woodworking projects by offering woodworking beginners classes that are taught with simple hand tools. 
 
Lumberyards and wood workshops can be intimidating sometimes, ATT is one of the few places that caters not only to architects, planners, homeowners as well as carpenters and tradespeople but also to customers that have little to no woodworking experience and are embarking on DIY and student projects or trying their hand at repair, renovating or building. 
Our workshop at Among The Trees is set up to be the perfect space to learn about hand tools, reclaimed timber, and woodworking. We’ve been hard at work collecting, restoring and tuning all the tools required to learn woodworking, and a few extra ones as well.
 
All-in-all, everyone that is interested in wood is welcome!

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