Wooden Rolling Pin Making Workshop

Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood and come away with a beautiful item for your home or the home of a loved one.Over the course of five hours, you'll shape your very own rolling pin using some simple, traditional hand tools, as well as finishing the rolling pin with food-safe oil. What we'll cover:

• Knowledge of general safety in the workshop
• Timber selection and an understanding of second-hand timber
• Grain direction; its strengths and weaknesses and how to work with it
• How to use a variety of shaping and finishing hand tools
• Finishing woodworking projects

By the end of the class, you'll have a basic understanding of some of the principles of woodwork and will discover the nourishment that comes from creating something tangible with your hands and working with ethically sourced materials!This workshop runs for just over five hours (with a 45 minute lunch break included) and is perfect for small groups, parties, and corporate bookings. Whether you're looking for birthday party ideas or DIY Christmas gifts, think outside the box and head to this fun woodworking class!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.

• Purchase a take-home finishing kit ($13)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork and who is looking for an introduction to the craft. It is open to anyone 18 years and over.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.

• An appreciation of the value of second-hand timber.
• The knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools such as planes, spoke shaves, rasps and files.
• Been introduced to woodworking terminology.
• Your own reclaimed timber rolling pin.

• 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.