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Introduction to Woodworking Class

Learn how to shape a spatula or paddle at this hands-on woodworking class in Marrickville!


Among the Trees
Among the Trees
5.0 (164)
4k

3 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests

$160 (Afterpay available)

Sydney
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Craft
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Woodworking
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Kid Friendly
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Creative Kids
If you're looking for a unique woodworking class in Sydney, this workshop is perfect for you. Learn how to work with reclaimed wood and create your own spatula, bangle, chopstick and coaster set or paddle using traditional hand tools.
  • Gain knowledge of general safety in the workshop
  • Select second-hand timber and understand its qualities
  • Learn about grain direction and how to work with it
  • Use shaping and finishing hand tools effectively
  • Finish woodworking projects to perfection
You'll discover the joy of working with ethically sourced materials and creating something tangible with your own hands. Feel the satisfaction of learning new skills and taking home your handcrafted creation.
This workshop runs for three hours and is perfect for small groups, parties, and corporate bookings.
Please note: you are able to book in for either a spatula or paddle making course, as these are run at different times. Bookings for the paddle making course are 18+ only.
Note: This course is open to students 13 and older. Among The Trees accepts students under 18 in two groups:
  • Students 13-15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. This parent or guardian must also purchase a place in the course and take part. One parent/guardian is able to attend with multiple students.
  • Students 16-17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present.
You can read our full Child Safe Policy on the booking page.

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
This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork and who is looking for an introduction to the craft. The spatula making course is open to participants 18 years and older, and to participants 12-17 years old when enrolled with a parent or guardian.
The course is run using entirely 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.
What you'll get
By the end of this woodwork for beginners class you will have:
  • An appreciation of the value of second-hand timber.
  • The knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools such as
spokeshaves, rasps and files.
  • Been introduced to woodworking terminology.
  • Your own reclaimed timber spatula or paddle, suitable for cooking, serving, or any other consensual activities.
What to bring
  • You are encouraged to bring your own facemask, protective eyewear and ear protection however sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use.
  • You are required to wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Please wear clothing that can get dirty (e.g. sawdust will be present).
  • Long hair needs to be tied back and no loose hanging jewellery should be worn.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hens party.

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

Among The Trees - 27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (800m).

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Among the Trees
Among the Trees

5.0 (164)
4k

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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