The Joy of Wood

This is a really fun woodcarving project. We will supply you with the blank of a lovely wood to carve, and through the workshop you will learn to apply various wood carving techniques to create your Santa ready to hang on the tree, the door, or wherever... Who cares is Santa is real or not - this such is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful world of woodcarving! No prior woodworking experience necessary. This workshop provides a great opportunity to begin a woodworking journey of discovery. Even if you are a seasoned woodworker, there are always new things to learn & experience. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

These nifty carry boxes are fun to make & great to use. A great little construction project, made using a range of hand tools and techniques. Never mind what you use them for, these are a great little woodworking project! Of course, you can use them in many ways! So many possibilities - your secateurs and gardening gloves; how about small tools or use it as a funky fruit bowl! No prior woodworking experience necessary. This workshop provides a great opportunity to begin a woodworking journey of discovery. Even if you are a seasoned woodworker, there are always new things to learn & experience. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Start with a nice chunk of wood and transform it into a beautiful board for your kitchen or for a gift. Learn how to plan & to make your board using a range of traditional hand tools & techniques. No prior woodworking experience necessary. This workshop provides a great opportunity to begin a woodworking journey of discovery. Even if you are a seasoned woodworker, there are always new things to learn & experience. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Discover the joy of shaping a bird from a lovely piece of wood using traditional whittling methods. Comfort birds can be used like a fidget spinner for adults! They're a lovely, soothing thing to hold in your hand, and can make pretty cute little ornaments too. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Spoon Carving! Come and join us for this wonderful creative experience, where we start with a nice piece of wood and transform it into a beautiful and functional Cooking Spoon. We'll use a variety of lovely hand tools and discover the joy of Spoon Carving. These spoons are delightfup to use but also make great gifts! Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Spatulas are a fundamental cooking tool. You don't have to use mass produced ones, when they are so easy to make yourself. Your style of cooking, and your cookware can have an influence on the style of spatulas which work best for you. In this workshop we will look at form and funcion as we design and make our own spatulas. Come and join us for this wonderful creative experience. Spatulas make great gifts, too. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Combs have been used for as long as humanity has existed. Wooden combs were around long before the nasty plastic ones. In this workshop we will make our own wooden combs or hair pieces. A nice small one will fit nicely in your bag or purse ready for that quick tidyup. Come and join us for this wonderful creative experience. Hand made combs are fun to make and can be an art piece too! They also make great gifts. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Hammers are a fundamental tool, and hammering is a basic though often misunderstood skill. Why are there so may different types of hammers and nails? In this workshop you will learn to weild a hammer effectively for big and for tiny tasks, you'll learn to understand more about nails, and feel you confidence grow as you feel the subtle use of the power in your hands. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Coffee scoops, Tea Caddy Scoops and other small spoons are such fun to make. However holding them while we shape them can be tricky. In this workshops you wil also learn how to use and make jigs which make the process much easier. Come and join us for this wonderful creative experience. Spoon carving is so much fun. They make great gifts, too. Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Join with us as we learn to do accurate marking and measuring. These are the key to good woodworking. Whether you are making a small box, a piece of furniture, or a deck out the back – getting the measuring and marking out correct is the first step towards success and satisfaction. Learn to use squares, rules, marking gauges, bevels and other traditional tools to cut perfect joints! Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Drills are a fundamental tool, and come in many variations. A wonderful tool, when you know how to use them. Come and learn how to choose and use the right drill and drill bit for the job. Learn how to effectively use your cordless drill! Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean. You'll get to drill holes in various materials, with more confidence and better results. Fantastic skills for use around the home and garden.

As long as humanity has existed, wood has been used as a medium for artistic expression. Relief Carving is a traditional method of carving the surface of wood to create patterns, inscribe text, and create beautiful images. We'll use a variety of traditional wood carving tools as we learn a few techniques, then we will apply these techniques as we create our carved designs in some nice wood! Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.

Spoon Carving! Come and join us for this wonderful creative experience, where we start with a nice piece of wood and transform it into a beautiful and functional Cooking Spoon. We'll use a variety of lovely hand tools and discover the joy of Spoon Carving. These spoons are delightfup to use but also make great gifts! Open to any women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Mums and grandmothers, this could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 10. Cost per entry ticket is $90 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: the Bassendean Community Men's Shed. 1A May Holman Drive, Bassendean.