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The Joy of Wood

For 15 years The Joy of Wood in various locations has been providing the only service in Perth dedicated solely to teaching traditional woodworking hand skills and techniques to people of all ages. These are the kinds of skills which have proven themselves for centuries! Until the end of 2023, we operated our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale for 9 years. Currently we are running workshops for kids and for women at the Stirling Women's Shed facility in Scarborough.

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School Holiday Workshop: Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Friday 5 April 2024
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done almost anywhere. A school holiday workshop for kids (boys and girls) aged 8 - 15. Cost $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end, as we learn further knife skills. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. So much fun! With these skills there is nothing stopping you from starting to carve birds and animals! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Stirling Womens Shed
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School Holiday Workshop: Make a Cooking Spoon.

Friday 5 April 2024
Spoon carving is really popular - It is all over the internet! Don't let the adults have all the fun - kids can carve spoons too! In this workshop we will start with a nice piece of wood and use a range of hand tools to make our beautiful spoons. Take it home and give it to mum - she will love you forever! A school holiday workshop for kids (boys and girls) aged 8 - 15. Cost $110 Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Stirling Womens Shed
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School Holiday Workshop: Carve Birds and Animals.

Monday 8 April 2024
People have been carving shapes in wood for tens of thousands of years. It is lots of fun to use wood carving tools and knives to carve birds and animals, from nice pieces of wood. A school holiday workshop for kids (boys and girls) aged 8 - 15. Cost $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the whittling knives, and watch your animal or bird gradually emerge from the piece of wood in your hand!. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Stirling Womens Shed
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Intermediate Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Friday 26 April 2024
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15 who have previously completed BOTH the Basic and the Introductory Woodworking Courses. What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students will build on the skills and experiences learned in the Introductory course. They will use an increasing range of traditional woodworking tools to complete projects. Awesome! NOTE: Successful completion of the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE is a pre-requisite to this course. Dates: Term Two 2024 - 26/4/24, 3/5/24, 10/5/24, 17/5/24, 24/5/24, 31/5/24, 7/6/24 & 14/6/24 Day & Time: Fridays from 9:30 am – 11:30 am x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $660 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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Basic Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Friday 26 April 2024
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15 who have previously completed the Introductory Woodworking Course. What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students will build on the skills and experiences learned in the Introductory course. They will use an increasing range of traditional woodworking tools to complete projects. Awesome! NOTE: Successful completion of the INTRODUCTORY WOODWORKING COURSE is a pre-requisite to this course. Dates: Term Two 2024 - 26/4/24, 3/5/24, 10/5/24, 17/5/24, 24/5/24, 31/5/24, 7/6/24 & 14/6/24 Day & Time: Fridays from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $660 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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Introductory Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Monday 29 April 2024
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of 7 x 2 hour workshops, students learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools, including different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Two 2024 - 29/4/24, 6/5/24, 13/5/24, 20/5/24, 27/5/24, 10/6/24, & 17/6/23 Day & Time: Mondays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm x 7 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $596 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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Introductory Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Monday 5 February 2024
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools, including different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term One 2024 - 5/2/24, 12/2/24, 19/2/24, 26/2/24, 11/3/24, 18/3/24, 25/3/24 & 8/4/23 Day & Time: Mondays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $596 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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Basic Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Friday 9 February 2024
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15 who have previously completed the Introductory Woodworking Course. What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students will build on the skills and experiences learned in the Introductory course. They will use an increasing range of traditional woodworking tools to complete projects. Awesome! NOTE: Successful completion of the INTRODUCTORY WOODWORKING COURSE is a pre-requisite to this course. Dates: Term One 2024 - 9/2/24, 16/2/24, 23/2/24, 1/3/24, 8/3/24, 15/3/24, 22/3/24 & 5/4/24 Day & Time: Fridays from 9:30 am – 11:30 am x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $596 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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Introductory Woodworking: Home School Course in Scarborough

Monday 16 October 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools, including different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Four 2023 - 16/10/23, 23/10/23, 30/10/23, 6/11/23, 13/11/23, 20/11/23, 27/11/23 & 04/12/23 Day & Time: Mondays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Stirling Women's Shed
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School Holiday workshop: Make a Sword and Shield!

Friday 6 October 2023
It's a while since we did this one. It's an old favourite! A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this fun workshop! Come and make a sword and shield with us. It's a heap of fun to make! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint it up! Cost: $130 per person For Kids aged 6 - 15 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop. (see T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood
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School Holiday Workshop : Make a Wand!

Friday 29 September 2023
Fill your holidays with magic! Here is your chance to carve and colour a beautiful wand. Make it more powerful by bringing a hair from your dog or cat, a feather from your pheonix or a nostril hair from your rainbow unicorn and we can embed it into the shaft of your Wand. Step aside, Harry Potter! Workshop for kids aged 6+ and for playful adults 2.5 hours $90 ALL people in the workshop space must wear STURDY COVERED SHOES! (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Friday 22 September 2023
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 too! They're a lovely, soothing thing to hold in your hand, and can make pretty cute little ornaments too. This workshop is available for adults and kids aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Friday 8 September 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introductory Woodworking Course for Homeschoolers. (CANCELLED)

Friday 25 August 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of four x 3.5 hour workshops, students will learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools. These will include different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Three 2023 - 25/08/23, 1/09/23, 8/09/23 & 15/09/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm x 4 weeks. (3.5 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants normally required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introductory Woodworking Course for Homeschoolers. (CANCELLED)

Friday 28 July 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of four x 3.5 hour workshops, students will learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools. These will include different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Three 2023 - 28/07/23, 4/08/23, 11/08/23 & 18/08/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm x 4 weeks. (3.5 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants normally required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Homeschoolers: Carve a Chook! (an adventure in Whittling).

Friday 21 July 2023
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood we supply, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is primarily for Homeschooled kids aged 8 - 15. $110. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. (See terms and conditions).
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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School Holiday workshop: Make a Sword and Shield!

Friday 14 July 2023
It's a while since we did this one. It's an old favourite! A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this fun workshop! Come and make a sword and shield with us. It's a heap of fun to make! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint it up! Cost: $130 per person For Kids aged 6 - 15 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop. (see T&Cs)
Ther Joy of Wood
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School Holiday Workshop: Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Friday 7 July 2023
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done almost anywhere. A school holiday workshop for kids aged 8 - 15. Cost $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end, as we learn further knife skills. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. So much fun! With these skills there is nothing stopping you from starting to carve birds and animals! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introductory Woodworking Course - NOR Homeschool

Friday 12 May 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of 8 x 2 hour workshops, students will learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools. These will include different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequesite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Two 2023 - 12/05/23, 19/05/23, 26/05/23, 02/06/23, 09/06/23, 16/06/23, 23/06/23 & 30/06/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm x 8 weeks. (2 hr sessions) Cost: $580 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: Duncraig Recreation Center (corner of Warwick & Marmion) Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Duncraig Recreation Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 24 June 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Basic Woodworking Course.

Friday 26 May 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15 who have previously undertaken the Introductory Woodworking. What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this series of four x 3.5 hour workshops, students will build on the the skills and experiences learned in the Introductory course. The kids will use an increasing range of traditional woodworking tools. Awesome! NOTE: Completion of the INTRODUCTORY WOODWORKING COURSE is a pre-requisite to this course.. Dates: Term Two 2023 - 26/5/23, 2/06/23, 9/06/23 & 16/06/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm x 4 weeks. (3.5 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn to do Face Carving.

Saturday 10 June 2023
Extend your whittling skills into the facinating world of Face Carving. Starting with a block of Limewood or Basswood, we will learn the techniques and learn how to get started. We won't try to be like Michaelangelo, but will enjoy a journey down this fascinating and absorbing wood carving rabbit hole! This workshop is available for people of any or no experience whittling, though it will be easier if you have previously done our "Intro to Whittling Skills" Workshop. Though we reckon if you can carve spoons and comfort birds, you can readily learn to carve a face. Come and find out! it is a lot of fun. A workshop for people aged 10+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Beginner Whittling & Woodcarving – NOR Home School Course

Friday 12 May 2023
THIS COURSE OPEN TO AGES 8-16! Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. This series of workshops is particularly well suited to home school students wanting the opportunity to learn about the natural world, maths, science & history while being creative. Working with hand tools & wood is a beautiful way to develop persistence & resilience. The process of forming wood into something unique can also be quite mindful & grounding. In this introductory series of four two-hour workshops, students will learn how to use knives to shape wood. Dates: Term Two 2023 - 12/05/23, 19/05/23, 26/05/23 & 02/06/23 Day & Time: Once a week on Friday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm x 4 weeks Cost: $325 (inclusive of GST) per student Required#: Course will only run with a minimum of six (6) participants Ages: Open to children aged 8-16 years old Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Duncraig Recreation Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 27 May 2023
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. This workshop is available for adults and kids aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introductory Woodworking Course.

Friday 28 April 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of four x 3.5 hour workshops, students will learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools. These will include different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. NOTE: Completion of this course is a prerequesite to the BASIC WOODWORKING COURSE. Dates: Term Two 2023 - 28/04/23, 5/05/23, 12/05/23 & 19/05/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm x 4 weeks. (3.5 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve Birds and Animals

Saturday 6 May 2023
Discover the joy of shaping a bird or animal from a lovely blank of wood using traditional whittling methods. In this workshop you can chose a blank from a variety available, and learn how to approach the carving process. We will guide you as you shape your 3D object from the wood! This is a great introduction to the delightul world of 3D carving and whittling. Lotsa fun too! This workshop is available for adults and kids aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 29 April 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Beginner Whittling & Woodcarving – NOR Home School Course

Friday 10 March 2023
THIS COURSE OPEN TO AGES 8-16! Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. This series of workshops is particularly well suited to home school students wanting the opportunity to learn about the natural world, maths, science & history while being creative. Working with hand tools & wood is a beautiful way to develop persistence & resilience. The process of forming wood into something unique can also be quite mindful & grounding. In this introductory series of four two-hour workshops, students will learn how to use knives to shape wood. Dates: Term One 2023 - 10/03/23, 17/03/23, 24/03/23 & 31/03/23 Day & Time: Once a week on Friday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm x 4 weeks Cost: $350 (inclusive of GST) per student Required#: Course will only run with a minimum of six (6) participants Ages: Open to children aged 8-16 years old Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Duncraig Recreation Centre
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Introductory Woodworking Course.

Friday 10 March 2023
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-15! What a great way to have a fantastic woodworking experience! This series of workshops is particularly suited to home school students. In this introductory series of four x 3.5 hour workshops, students will learn how to use a wide range of traditional woodworking tools. These will include different types of planes and saws, whittling knives and carving tools, hammers and nails, drills and screws. Dates: Term One 2023 - 10/03/23, 17/03/23, 24/03/23 & 31/03/23 Day & Time: Fridays from 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm x 4 weeks. (3.5 hr sessions) Cost: $496 (inclusive of GST) per student Required: A minimum of six (6) participants required for the course to run. Ages: Open to children aged 8-15 years old. Location: our Heritage Woodcraft Centre in Canning Vale. Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make an Artistic Spoon from a Spoon Blank.

Saturday 25 March 2023
Here is a nice twist on Spoon Carving... Forget starting with a big chunk of timber (like we normally do in our seasoned wood spoon carving workshops). In this workshop we will start with a pre-cut-out spoon blank so we can put all the time into making an amazing spoon with serious character! An artistic spoon! Come and experience the delights of this arty end of the wonderful spoon carving craft. You will start with a nice spoon blank of your choice and create a beautiful creative spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely, quirky, arty, one-off creative spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Doing artistic spoons is even more addictive!! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 11 March 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Beginner Whittling & Woodcarving – NOR Home School Course 1

Friday 10 February 2023
THIS COURSE OPEN TO AGES 8-12! Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. This series of workshops is particularly well suited to home school students wanting the opportunity to learn about the natural world, maths, science & history while being creative. Working with hand tools & wood is a beautiful way to develop persistence & resilience. The process of forming wood into something unique can also be quite mindful & grounding. In this introductory series of four two-hour workshops, students will learn how to use knives to shape wood. Dates: Term One 2023 - 10/02/23, 17/02/23, 24/02/23 & 03/03/23 Day & Time: Once a week on Friday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm x 4 weeks Cost: $350 (inclusive of GST) per student Required#: Course will only run with a minimum of six (6) participants Ages: Open to children aged 8-12 years old Please read Terms & Conditions prior to registering!
Duncraig Recreation Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Saturday 25 February 2023
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve Birds and Animals

Saturday 18 February 2023
Discover the joy of shaping a bird or animal from a lovely blank of wood using traditional whittling methods. In this workshop you can chose a blank from a variety available, and learn how to approach the carving process. We will guide you as you shape your 3D object from the wood! This is a great introduction to the delightul world of 3D carving and whittling. Lotsa fun too! This workshop is available for adults and kids aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 11 February 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process, and make a lovely spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 4 February 2023
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. This workshop is available for adults and kids aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Saturday 21 January 2023
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 14 January 2023
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! Start the New Year with a new spoon! A workshop for adults and for Kids aged 8+. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Kids Holiday Workshop: Learn Whittling Skills!

Tuesday 10 January 2023
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for and kids aged 8-14. $100 per person. In this workshop your kids will learn the techniques to safely use a whittling knife, then we will apply these to the whittling of a Snake from a nice piece of wood. It is a lot of fun, and a great way to develop some skills and understandings. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. No thongs, no Crocs, no open toed sandals - the top of the foot must be covered. Sturdy covered shoes. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Kids Holiday workshop: Make a Sword and Shield!

Monday 9 January 2023
It's a while since we did this one. It's an old favourite! A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this fun workshop! Come and make a sword and shield with us. It's a heap of fun to make! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint it up! Cost: $130 per person For Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop. (see T&Cs)
Ther Joy of Wood
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Make a Kitchen Spatula - North of the River

Sunday 4 December 2022
Here's your chance to make a beautiful Kitchen Spatula, using traditional hand tools. Start with a nice piece of wood and transform it into an awesome cooking utensil. Fun to make, fun to use. They also make great gifts. For kids and adults aged 8+. Cost: $110.
Joondalup Family Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird - North of the River

Sunday 27 November 2022
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joondalup Family Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills - North of the River!

Friday 25 November 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done almost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Joondalup Family Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Sunday 13 November 2022
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs) Our Vaccine Mandate is still in place (See T&Cs)
Joy of Wood Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 5 November 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! Please note: our Vaccine mandate is still in place. See Event T&Cs. A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Kitchen Chopping Board or Serving Board.

Saturday 29 October 2022
Start with a chunk of wood and use a range of hand tools to transform it into some thing absolutely beautiful and functional! It is a delightful thing to use a range of hand planes and other hand tools to bring about that transformation. You will take home a lovely copleted, oiled board. Great to use. Great as gifts too - and Christmas is coming! This workshop is open to people old and young, aged a minimum of 8 years. $110 each. The wearing of sturdy covered shoes is required (See T&C's) We are maintainning our Vaccine Mandate. (see T&Cs) We also encourage the wearing of masks for the duration of the workshop.
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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OPEN MORNING - Come and say hello!

Saturday 22 October 2022
Have you ever wanted to come and see our workshop space? Would you like to meet us and see what we do? Come and say Gidday! Would you like to see the tools and wood which we have available for sale? What is offered on our on-line shops will be there for you to compare and see. We can demonstrate and you can try them out if you are wearing sturdy covered shoes! This is your chance to come and pay us a visit. Timbecon (a totally different business to us) are having their "Timber Tools and Techniques" Event on this day, open free to the public. Check out their machines, tools and demonstractions. We operate from the same buiilding, so we will be open too, concurrently with that event! Clearly, between The Joy of Wood and Timbecon, there will be much to see and to do. This is a free event.
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 15 October 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! Please note: our Vaccine mandate is still in place. See Event T&Cs. A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn Kolrosing and use it to Decorate a Kitchen Spatula!

Saturday 8 October 2022
First we will learn the Swedish technique called Kolrosing. It is nifty a way of "tatooing" the wood. Then we'll complete a half made Kitchen Spatula and apply the skills to embellish the spatula! This is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities which Kolrosing offers for creating patterns on your Spoons, Spatulas, Butter Knives, and other wood craft. It is a very cool technique. Kolrosing is a great skill to have up your sleeve. It can be where Art meets Woodcraft! Such exciting possibilities arrise through the use of this skill - and it is not that diffucult to learn either! A workshop for adults and kids aged 8+. Cost: $110 All participants must wear sturdy sturdy covered shoes (see T&Cs) Our Vaccine Mandate is still in place (see T&C's)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn to do Face Carving.

Saturday 1 October 2022
Extend your whittling skills into the facinating world of Face Carving. Starting with a block of Limewood or Basswood, we will learn the techniques and learn how to get started. We won't try to be like Michaelangelo, but will enjoy a journey down this fascinating and absorbing wood carving rabbit hole! This workshop is available for people of any or no experience whittling, though it will be easier if you have previously done our "Intro to Whittling Skills" Workshop. Though we reckon if you can carve spoons and comfort birds, you can readily learn to carve a face. Come and find out! it is a lot of fun. A workshop for people aged 10+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs) Our Vaccine Mandate is still in pplace (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 24 September 2022
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs) Our Vaccine Mandate is still in place (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Saturday 17 September 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 10 September 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! Please note: our Vaccine mandate is still in place. See Event T&Cs. A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 20 August 2022
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Kitchen Chopping Board or Serving Board.

Saturday 13 August 2022
Start with a chunk of wood and use a range of hand tools to transform it into some thing absolutely beautiful and functional! This workshop is open to people old and young, aged a minimum of 8 years. $110 each. Please be aware that with the current upsurge in transmission of Covid variants in the community, we are maiantaining our VACCINE MANDATE and REQUIREMENT FOR MASK WEARING. Sorry, if you don't accept this requirement, please don't book into the workshop.
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn Kolrosing and use it to Decorate a Kitchen Spatula!

Saturday 30 July 2022
First we will learn the Swedish technique called Kolrosing. It is nifty a way of "tatooing" the wood. Then we'll complete a half made Kitchen Spatula and apply the skills! This is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities which Kolrosing offers for creating patterns on your Spoons, Spatulas, Butter Knives, and other wood craft. It is a very cool technique. A workshop for adults and kids aged 8+. Cost: $110 All participants must wear sturdy sturdy covered shoes (see T&Cs
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 23 July 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! Please note: our Vaccine mandate is still in place. See Event T&Cs. A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 25 June 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Saturday 18 June 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Green Wood!

Saturday 11 June 2022
This ancient tradition is making a come-back! While the wood is fresh from the tree and green, we use pre-industrial skills and techniques to craft a beautiful spoon, including axes and knives. Deliciously primal and addictive! This is a 7 Hour workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15 + $220 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Joy of Wood
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Carve a Chook! (It's an adventure in Whittling).

Saturday 28 May 2022
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood we supply, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is for kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. (See terms and conditions).
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn to do Face Carving.

Saturday 21 May 2022
Extend your whittling skills into the facinating world of Face Carving. Starting with a block of Limewood or Basswood, we will learn the techniques and learn how to get started. We won't try to be like Michaelangelo, but will enjoy a journey down this fascinating and absorbing wood carving rabbit hole! This workshop is available forIf you can carve spoons and comfort birds, you can carve a face. A workshop for people aged 10+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Saturday 14 May 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood.

Saturday 7 May 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Learn Kolrosing and use it to Decorate a Kitchen Spartula!

Saturday 30 April 2022
First we will learn the Swedish technique called Kolrosing. It is nifty a way of "tatooing" the wood. Then we'll complete a half made Kitchen Spatula and apply the skills! This is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities which Kolrosing offers for creating patterns on your Spoons, Spatulas, Butter Knives, and other wood craft. It is a very cool technique. A workshop for adults and kids aged 8+. Cost: $110 All participants must wear sturdy sturdy covered shoes (see T&Cs
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 23 April 2022
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $110 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood - School Holidays!

Friday 22 April 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Kids aged 8+ and for adults. $110 per person. Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills - School Holidays!

Friday 22 April 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. Vaccination ma
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Homeschooler Workshop - Introduction to Whittling Skills.

Friday 8 April 2022
COMING UP SOON! Some great opportunities for Homschooled kids to learn safe and effective whittling skills. It opens up a fantastic world of whittling and wood carving - in a tradition which goes back centuries. Offered for Homeschooled young people, minimum age 8, this workshop is held in school hours in locations North of the River. As an introductory workshop, your child will firstly learn various knife grips techniques then use these to make a Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Awesome fun!
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 5 February 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 29 January 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $110 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Stools Come From Trees

Saturday 22 January 2022
A delightful bit of pre-industrial woodworking. Start with chunks of tree and create a lovely 3 legged stool - the way it has been done for centuries. It is a physical day, but a very satisfying one! Your stool will last you a lifetime and into the next generations. These are the skills and techniques our ancestors took for granted. For adults and young people age 12 upwards. Cost: $250. It is a requirement that ALL participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 15 January 2022
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $110 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 8 January 2022
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $110 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve Blocks of Wood for Wood Block Printing.

Saturday 20 November 2021
Ink Block printing has been around for centuries. It is where printing began. We will use relief carving techniques to make our simple wood blocks - and then try them out, making gift cards and Xmas cards! For adults and kids aged 8+. $120. This workshop opens up a whole new world of possibilities for creative expression! Relief wood carving techniques have so many applications, too! ALL workshop participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. (See T&C's
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Shrink Pot!

Saturday 20 November 2021
Come and join us in creating this wonderful traditional woodcraft item. As the green piece of branch you’ve hollowed out shrinks, it will close around the base you have fitted. Once dry, the lid is adjusted for the final fit. It’s a beautiful lidded box! These are fantastic! Adults (and young people aged 15 years +) Saturday 27th November 9 am - 2 pm Cost $140 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. (Se
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve an Eating Spoon!

Saturday 13 November 2021
Not that long ago, most people ate with wooden spoons. It's only in the last couple of hundred years that people in industrialised countries have been using metal cutlery. Get with the trend - return to your roots, and eat with a nice wooden spoon! Come and make yours with us! Please note: ALL people entering the workshop MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. This workshop is for adults and kids together. Min age 8. No max age. Cost: $100
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Chook! (It's an adventure in Whittling).

Saturday 6 November 2021
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood we supply, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is for kids aged 8+ and for adults. $100. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. (See terms and conditions).
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 30 October 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 23 October 2021
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Friday 22 October 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 9 October 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Goose!

Saturday 2 October 2021
This delightful character is a nice excuse to explore some 3D carving techniques, getting the proportions and the flowing shapes right, as well as the balance. Each starting with one of our Huon Pine Goose Carving blanks, Tyson will take you on a whittling adventure. It is a lot of fun! For anybody aged 8 upwards. $100 per person. No previous experience required, though some previous whittling experience with us would be an adventage!
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Kitchen Spatula and decorate it with Kolrosing!

Saturday 25 September 2021
It's new workshop! First we will make a Kitchen Spatula, then we will decorate it with the Swedish technique called Kolrosing. It is nifty a way of "tatooing" the wood. Fanstastic! This is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities which Kolrosing offers for creating patterns on your Spoons, Spatulas, Butter Knives, and other wood craft. It is a very cool technique. A workshop for adults and kids aged 8+. Cost: $100 All participants must wear sturdy sturdy covered shoes (see T&Cs).
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 18 September 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 11 September 2021
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 4 September 2021
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. This workshop is available for people aged 8+ $100 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve an Eating Spoon!

Saturday 28 August 2021
Not that long ago, most people ate with wooden spoons. It's only in the last couple of hundred years that people in industrialised countries have been using metal cutlery. Get with the trend - return to your roots, and eat with a nice wooden spoon! Come and make yours with us! Please note: ALL people entering the workshop MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. This workshop is for adults and kids together. Min age 8. No max age. Cost: $100
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 21 August 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 14 August 2021
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Chook! (It's an adventure in Whittling).

Saturday 7 August 2021
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood we supply, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is for kids aged 8+ and for adults. $90. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. (See terms and conditions).
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 24 July 2021
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Small Trinket Box (School Holiday Workshop)

Saturday 17 July 2021
We are going to make a small Trinket Box, with a sliding lid, using a range of traditional tools. Use it to store all your treasures! A great project to take home these holidays. This workshop is for kids aged 8-14. 3 hours, $120/person. Please note: ALL workshop participants and accompanying parents who enter the workshop space are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. No thongs, no Crocs, no open-toed sandals, no pumps. (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Green Wood!

Sunday 11 July 2021
This ancient tradition is making a come-back! While the wood is fresh from the tree and green, we use pre-industrial skills and techniques to craft a beautiful spoon, including axes and knives. Deliciously primal and addictive! This is a 6 Hour workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15 + $220 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space (see T&Cs)
The Joy of Wood
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Make a Handy Carry Box with Handle (School Holiday Workshop)

Saturday 10 July 2021
More holiday fun! These nifty carry boxes are fun to make & great to use. For people of all ages, 6 - 96! Cost $120. Never mind what you use them for, these are a great little woodworking project! Of course, you can use them well! So many possiblities - store your Lego; your secateurs and gardening gloves; how about small tools; your DVDs/CDs; ... use it as a funky fruit bowl! Covered shoes are required. (see Terms and Conditions).
The Joy of Wood's Heritage WoodCraft Centre
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Make a Wand! (School Holiday Workshop)

Saturday 3 July 2021
Fill your holidays with magic! Here is your chance to carve and colour a beautiful wand. Make it more powerful by bringing a hair from your dog or cat, a feather from your pheonix or a nostril hair from your rainbow unicorn and we can embed it into the shaft of your Wand. Step aside, Harry! Workshop for kids aged 6+ and for playful adults 2.5 hours $90 ALL people in the workshop space must wear STURDY COVERED SHOES! (See T&Cs)
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 26 June 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
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Carve a Comfort Bird

Saturday 19 June 2021
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. This workshop is available for people aged 12+ $100 per person Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 12 June 2021
Spoon Carving... it's all the rage! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful craft. You will start with a nice piece of seasoned hardwood, and create a beautiful spoon using an range of traditional hand tools. Come and join us in this delightful process! A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Caution: spoon carving can be very addictive! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
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Carve a Spoon from Green Wood!

Tuesday 8 June 2021
This ancient tradition is making a come-back! While the wood is fresh from the tree and green, we use pre-industrial skills and techniques to craft a beautiful spoon, including axes and knives. Deliciously primal and addictive! This is a 7 Hour workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15 + $220 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Kids Workshop - Make a Cheese Board!

Saturday 22 May 2021
Hey, kids, here's your chance to make a beautiful Cheese Board, using a bunch of traditional hand tools. Start with a piece of wood and transform it into an awesome kitchen utensil/serving board. Fun to make, fun to use. They also make great gifts. Give yours to your Mum and she will love you forever. For kids aged 6 upwards. Sorry, no spectators. Parents are welcome to purchase a ticket and participate too... Maximum of 8 participants. Cost: $100.
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 15 May 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $100 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 8 May 2021
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand. This is a 3 hour workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $100 Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by all people in the teaching space. (see terms and conditions).
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Kids Workshop - Make a Kitchen Spatula!

Wednesday 7 April 2021
School Holiday Fun! Hey, kids, here's your chance to make a beautiful Kitchen Spatula, using a bunch of traditional hand tools. Start with a nice piece of wood and transform it into an awesome cooking utensil. Fun to make, fun to use. They also make great gifts. Give yours to your Mum and she will love you forever. For kids aged 6 upwards. Sorry, no spectators. Parents are welcome to purchase a ticket and participate too... Maximum of 6 participants. Cost: $95.
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 27 March 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. A workshop for Adults and for kids aged 8+. $90 Learn the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then learn to carve a ball on the other end. $90. Then use these skills to carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn. (See T&Cs)
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Carve a Spoon from a Blank - using knives!

Saturday 20 March 2021
We love this Spoon Carving workshop. Back to basics. Forget the gouges and spokeshaves. We'll just use Hook knives and Sloyd knives to carve our spoons, starting with a Spoon Blank. It's a 3 hour workshop for Adults and for young people aged 15+. Cost: $90 Why not bring your teenage kid and do it together! A great chance to sharpen up your whittling skills! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn (See terms and conditions) Sorry, no spectators. Only paying participants. It's a COVID
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 13 March 2021
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand. This is a 3 hour workshop for Adults and kids aged 8+. $90 Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by all people in the teaching space. (see terms and conditions).
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Make a Handy Carry Box with Handle!

Saturday 6 March 2021
These nifty carry boxes are fun to make & great to use. For people of all ages, 6 - 96! Cost $120. Never mind what you use them for, these are a great little woodworking project! Of course, you can use them well! So many possiblities - store your Lego; your secateurs and gardening gloves; how about small tools; your DVDs/CDs; ... use it as a funky fruit bowl! Fun for all ages. No spectators, sorry. Paying people only. It's a COVID thing. Covered shoes are required. (see Terms and Conditions).
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 27 February 2021
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand. This is a 3 hour workshop for Adults and kids aged 15+. $90 Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by all people in the teaching space. (see terms and conditions).
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Make a Small Garden Windmill!

Saturday 20 February 2021
This is so much fun! Not only do the Windmills turn in the wind, but they turn to follow the wind too. Take it home and paint it, stick it in your garden for it to whiz around- the fun keeps on turning! A great little science project, too! This is a 2.5 hour workshop for Kids aged 6+ and for Adults. $80 per person. Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop. (See terms and conditions)
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Make a Kitchen Spatula!

Saturday 13 February 2021
The humble Kitchen Spatula is a wonderful tool in the kitchen. They also make fantastic gifts. We will use traditional tools to shape our spatulas to the design of your choice. It is very easy and great fun! This is a 2.5 hour wkshop for adults and for kids aged 8+. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by all in the teaching space. (See terms and conditions) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. $80 per person
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 6 February 2021
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand. This is a 3 hour workshop for Adults and kids aged 15+. $90 Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by all people in the teaching space. (see terms and conditions).
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Carve a Chook! (It's an adventure in Whittling).

Saturday 30 January 2021
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood we supply, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is for kids aged 8+ and for adults. $90. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. (See terms and conditions).
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Make a Wand!

Saturday 23 January 2021
Sometimes, you need magic on your side. Here is your chance to carve and colour a beautiful wand. Make it more powerful by bringing a hair from your dog or cat, a feather from your pheonix or a nostril hair from your rainbow unicorn and we can embed it into the shaft of your Wand. Step aside, Harry! Workshop for kids aged 6+ and for playful adults. 2.5 hours. Cost: $80. NOTE: It is a requirement that ALL people in the workshop space wear STURDY COVERED SHOES! (See terms and conditions)
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Introduction to Whittling Skills

Saturday 16 January 2021
Whittling is the age-old craft of shaping wood primarily with knives. It is great fun, requires very little gear (a Sloyd Knife and a piece of wood) and can be done amost anywhere. In this workshop, which is for kids aged 8+ and for adults, we will start out learning the techniques to safely use the knife, as we make a point on one end of a stick. Then we learn to carve a ball on the other end. $80. These skills are then used as we carve our own Scandinavian style Butter Knife. Cool
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Apologies... No public workshops until further notice.

Thursday 30 April 2020
As part of our Infection Control Measures in relation to the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic, I have taken the decision to suspend all our public workshops until further notice. I have a Duty of Care to my staff and my customers, to help reduce the spread of the virus. Thankyou for your understanding. Kind regards, Greg Miller
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CANCELLED Make a Kitchen Spatula SORRY CANCELLED

Monday 23 March 2020
Like Cooking? There is nothing as handy in the kitchen as a wooden Spatula. Come and make a beautiful spatula with us - mum will love you forever. Learn how easy it is to make something so cool! Please note: ALL people entering the workshop space MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. Covered feet. This workshop is for Homeschooled kids, aged 6 - 14.
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CANCELLED Make a Cajon Drum SORRY, CANCELLED

Saturday 21 March 2020
We love making musical instruments, and the Cajon Drum is fun to make and a delight to play. We will play our drums together when we have finished them. It's a blast! They are also very trendy. Make your drum, then take it home and paint it for that individualized touch. If a friend makes one too, you can have lots of fun jamming together. Please note: ALL people entering the workshop MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no pumps, no Crocs. Covered shoes. For kids aged 6-14.
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Carve an Eating Spoon!

Saturday 14 March 2020
Not that long ago, most people ate with wooden spoons. It's only in the last couple of hundred years that people in industrialised countries have been using metal cutlery. Get with the trend - return to your roots, and eat with a nice wooden spoon! Come and make yours with us! Please note: ALL people entering the workshop MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. Covered feet. This workshop is for adults and kids together. Minimum age 8. No max age
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Green Wood Spoon Carving

Sunday 8 March 2020
Come and experience the ancient art of green wood spoon carving. These are skills your ancestors took for granted. Using a piece of wood fresh from a tree, an axe and some knives, we will fashion our spoons using these pre-industrial skills which are making a huge comeback! Please note: ALL people entering the workshop space MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. Covered feet. This all day workshop is for adults and young people aged 15 and over.
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Whittling - Carve an Eating Fork! (CANCELLED)

Monday 24 February 2020
Food never tastes so good as when you are eating it with a fork you have made yourself. We will teach you safe and effective whittling/knifework skills, and then show you how to make yourself a beautiful eating fork! It is a heap of fun. Please note: ALL people entering the workshop space MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No open-toed sandals, no thongs, no pumps, no Crocs. Covered feet. This 2.5 hour workshop is set up for Homeschooled Kids. They must be a minimum of 8 years of age.
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Spoon Carving!

Saturday 22 February 2020
Get on board with Spoon Carving. Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition, as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional spoon. This workshop is for kids and for adults, all in together. Minimum age 8. No maximum age. We say 8 - 98! Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people in the workshop space. No open toed sandals, no pumps, no crocs, etc. Covered feet. Everybody.
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Intro to Knifework/Whittling!

Saturday 15 February 2020
Learn safe and effective whittling skills, then apply them as you learn to make these beautiful Scandinavian style Butter Knives. These are a great little project. Warning: This will change the way you go camping together! This workshop is for Kids and Adults all in together - for people aged 8 - 98 years. Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people in the teaching workshop. No open toed sandals, no pumps, no Crocs, etc. Covered feet.
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Make a Small Trinket Box.

Monday 20 January 2020
We are going to make a small Trinket Box, with a sliding lid, using a range of traditional tools. Somewhere to keep your little treasure. It is a heap of fun. This workshop is for kids aged 8-14. 3 hours, $120/person. Please note: ALL workshop participants and accompanying parents who enter the workshop space are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. No thongs, no Crocs, no open-toed sandals, no pumps.
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Carve a Chook! (It's an adventure in Whittling).

Monday 20 January 2020
Chooks are cute. Chooks come in hundreds in different varieties. Chooks are fun to carve! Start with a nice piece of wood, and use a Sloyd Knife to whittle a chook - to liberate it from the piece of wood. We will show you how! It is great fun. Now paint! This 3 hr workshop is for kids aged 8 - 14. $90. Please note that ALL people in the workshop space, both participants and any accompanying parents, are required to wear STURDY COVERED SHOES. No thongs, no Crocs, no open toed sandals, no pump
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Spoon Carving for adults and kids together!

Saturday 18 January 2020
Carving a spoon from a lovely piece of seasoned hardwood is a delightfully creative process. You will be amazed what a beautiful functional spoon you can produce! This one is for adults and for kids - anyone aged 8 - 98. No free adults on this one. We are all in together! You could make this a multi-generational a family event! So much fun! It's spoon time!! This 3 hour Saturday morning workshop is for anyone aged 8 - 98. $95/person NOTE: ALL participants MUST wear STURDY COVERED SH
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Intro to Relief Wood Carving.

Friday 17 January 2020
Learn some of the traditional skills of the Wood Carver, as we create patterns in the surface of wood. It is all done using different shaped carving chisels. Practice your skills before making a nice sign for your bedroom, house or shed! It is a lot of creative fun! This school holiday workshop is for kids age 8 - 14, and goes for 3 hours. $95. NOTE: ALL participants and people accompanying them MUST wear STURDY COVERED SHOES!
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Whittling! An Intro to Knifework skills.

Friday 17 January 2020
Learn some Whittling skills and then apply them as you learn to make these beautiful Scandinavian Style Butter knives - a great little project. We will teach good safe knifework skills. So much fun. It will even change the way you go camping! Who doesn't like the idea of picking up a stick or piece of wood and carving it with a knife? A 2.5 hour workshop for kids aged 8 - 14. $80 per person. NOTE: all participants and accompanying people MUST wear STURDY COVERED SHOES!
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Make a Wand!

Monday 13 January 2020
Sometimes, you need magic on your side. Here is your chance to carve and colour a beautiful wand. Make it more powerful by bringing a hair from your dog or cat, a feather from your pheonix or a nostril hair from your rainbow unicorn and we can embed it into the shaft of your Wand. Step aside, Harry! A School Holiday Workshop for kids aged 6 - 14. 2.5 hours. Cost: $80. NOTE: It is a requirement that ALL participants and accompanying people in the workshop space wear STURDY COVERED SHOES!
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Make a Sword & Shield!

Monday 13 January 2020
Prepare yourself for battle! Come join us for a workshop were we make our swords and shields! No plastic junk here, just the durability and delight in hand made wooden weaponry. Together we will craft our swords and shields! Then you can paint them at home, before you go challenge that pesky fire-breathing dragon who is coming! 3 hours, Cost: $120 /person. This workshop is for kids aged 6 - 14. Please ensure ALL people entering the workshop space are wearing STURDY COVERED SHOES.
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 14 December 2019
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand.
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Wand Making! for Homeschoolers.

Monday 9 December 2019
Carve a powerful wand from wood, then add the colour and detail with carving tools and paints. You will then be ready for those times when you need to cast a spell! Step aside, Harry! This workshop has been set up for kids aged 8 upwards who are Homeschooled. NOTE: ALL participants and all other people entering our workshop space (including parents) MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. No thongs, no open sandals, no pumps, no Crocs, etc. All of the foot must be covered.
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Carve Blocks of Wood for Wood Block Printing.

Saturday 7 December 2019
Ink Block printing has been around for centuries. It is where printing began. It is also a very cool thing to do. We will use relief carving techniques to make our simple wood blocks - and then try them out! This workshop opens up a whole new world of possibilities for creative expression! Relief wood carving techniques have so many applications, too! ALL workshop participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. All people entering the wokrshop space must wear sturdy coverd shoes.
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Santa's Workshop

Sunday 1 December 2019
Here's a great opportunity to make a bunch of small Christmas gifts for family and friends. Come and join Santa's team of little helpers, as we produce a range of small gifts. Fun to make and more fun to give! Workshop participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. ALL people entering the workshop space must wear sturdy coverd shoes.
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Make a Small Tasting Board and Cheese Knife.

Saturday 30 November 2019
Just in time for Christmas! Make your mark at a family gathering - or what a lovely gift this would make for someone special! Two projects in one. We will use a range of traditional tools to each make a beaut tasting board and a wooden cheese knive to go with it. This workshop is for Adults and for Kids, all in together - for anyone aged 8 - 98! ALL participants attending the workshop MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. All other people entering the workshop must also wear sturdy covered
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Stools Come From Trees

Sunday 24 November 2019
A delightful bit of pre-industrial woodworking. Start with chunks of tree and create a lovely stool - the way it has been done for centuries. It is a physical day, but a very satisfying one! The results are absolutely wonderful. Your stool will last you a lifetime and into the next generations. These are the skills and techniques our ancestors took for granted. We like to keep these skills alive! It is a requirement that ALL participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes.
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood

Saturday 23 November 2019
Spoon Carving is such a lovely thing to do. Start with a piece of hardwood and use traditional tools to create a beautiful functional cooking spoon from that material. Such a fun and creative process! No two spoons are ever the same when made by hand.
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Make a Wand!

Saturday 16 November 2019
Carve and colour a beautiful Wand, in this new fun workshop. Let your magical creative juices flow. This one is for adults and for kids, all in together. For anyone aged 6 - 96! We will use a range of traditional tools to craft our powerful Wands, then decorate them. Step aside, Harry, we are coming through! ALL workshop participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. All people entering the workshop space must also wear sturdy covered shoes, including parents!
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Make a Shadow Box

Monday 11 November 2019
Here is a great way to keep and display some of your small treasures! A great little woodworking project, its 2 years since we offered this one, so don't miss out this time! A workshop for HOMESCHOOLED kids, minimum age 6. Participants MUST wear sturdy covered shoes. Please ensure ALL people entering our workshop space (including parents) are wearing sturdy covered shoes. No open tops, no open toes, no Crocs, etc. It's a safety thing.
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Make a Kitchen Spatula!

Saturday 12 October 2019
School Holiday Fun - and there's room for adults too. All in together! Like to cook? There's nothing better than using a Kitchen Spatula you have made yourself! It is very easy and great fun! These make great gifts, too! Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $80 per person
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Intro into Relief Carving

Monday 7 October 2019
School Holiday Fun! Learn the basic skills for relief carving! You will learn how to carve images and lettering onto wood. We will use these skills to carve a sign for your bedroom door! Kids : 8 - 14 yrs (min aged 8) Note: Minimum age 8. Price : $95 Per Person. Monday 7th October, Time: 1 pm to 4.00 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Spoon Carving for Kids!

Monday 7 October 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Start with a nice piece of wood and turn it into a beautiful cooking spoon. You could even make an eating spoon! A fantastic project. Give your spoon to mum and she will love you forever! This 3 hour workshop is for KIDS aged 8 -14 ( Please note min age 8 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Monday 7 October 2019 at 9am.
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Carve a Spoon from Seasoned Wood!

Saturday 5 October 2019
Get on-board with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. Warning Spoon Carving can be quite additive ! A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Time : Saturday 5th October 9 am- 12 pm Cost: $95 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the wor
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Make a Bee and Insect Hotel!

Friday 4 October 2019
We are going to make some nice accommodation for Native Stingless Bees and other insects. Help attract these important pollinators into your garden— our native stingless bees. Time : Friday 4th October 1:00pm - 3:00pm This School Holiday workshop is for Kids Aged 6 -14 years Cost $80 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Sword and Shield!

Friday 4 October 2019
Due to popular demand here it is again! It's a real favourite! A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this fun workshop! Come and make a sword and shield with us. It's a heap of fun to make! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Friday 4th Oct, 9.00 am - 12.00 noon Cost: $120 per person For Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering th
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Come and Play! It's an Open Workshop!

Monday 23 September 2019
Come use our space. Come use our tools. Come pick our brains. We are here to help you with whatever it is you want to do—to learn, to finish off, to create and to play. It’s an open workshop! Start when you like, stay as long as you like, between 9am and 1pm. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $70 Per Person. Plus a small fee for any materials we may supply Monday 23rd September 9 am to 1 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Green Wood Spoon Carving!

Saturday 21 September 2019
It's all the rage! Come and learn this ancient pre-industrial techniques derived mostly from northern Europe. Start with a fresh piece of tree and use axes and knives o carve a beautiful spoon! This workshop is for Adults and young people aged 15 upwards. Note: ALL people in our workshop space MUST wear sturdy covered shoes.
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Whittling! An introduction to Knife Skills.

Wednesday 18 September 2019
Whittling is so much fun! Shaping a piece of wood with a knife has been enjoyed by people for thousands of years, Come and learn from us how to safely used woodcarving knives to use the skills required. It is also very relaxing! This workshop is for adults and for young people aged 15 upwards. Sturdy covered footwear MUST be worn by all persons present in our workshop area.
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Make A Chopping Board! (Or Fish Filleting Board)

Saturday 31 August 2019
It's Fathers Day tomorrow! Do you have a significant bloke in your life you would like to make a gift for? If they like to cook, make them a nice chopping board! If they like fishing, make them a nice filleting board! Kids age 6 years - 14 years (min age 6 yrs ) Cost $110 per person Saturday 31st August 9 am - 12 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Come and Play! It's an Open Workshop!

Monday 26 August 2019
Come use our space. Come use our tools. Come pick our brains. We are here to help you with whatever it is you want to do—to learn, to finish off, to create and to play. It’s an open workshop! Start when you like, stay as long as you like. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $50 Per Person. Plus a small fee for any materials we may supply Monday 26th July 9 am to 1 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Carve a Spoon! ( from Seasoned Wood )

Saturday 17 August 2019
Get on-board with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. Warning Spoon Carving can be quite additive ! A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Time : Saturday 17th August 9 am- 12 pm Cost: $100 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the wor
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Whittling! - An Introduction into knife skills

Friday 16 August 2019
A Workshop for Home-schooled Kids! Learn to safely use sharp wood carving knives and discover the delights of whittling! It is an ancient tradition using a knife to shape wood. This will change the way you go camping! This is for Home schooled kids Min age 8 years. Friday 16th August 10 am - 12 pm Cost $75 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Shrink Pot!

Saturday 10 August 2019
Come and join us in creating this wonderful traditional woodcraft item. As the green piece of branch you’ve hollowed out shrinks, it will close over the base you have fitted. Once dry, the lid is adjusted for the final fit. It’s a beautiful lidded box! Adults (and young people aged 15 years +) Saturday 10th August 9 am - 2 pm Cost $140 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Desk Organiser - Homeschooled Kids Workshop!

Monday 29 July 2019
Home-schooled Kids Workshop! Here’s a great little woodworking project! Learn some hand woodworking skills while we make a great holder for those assorted pens, pencils and other stuff which accumulates on our desk areas. Home-schooled kids aged 6 -14 years When: Monday 29th July Time: 9 am - 12 pm Cost : $ 120 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Carve a Spoon from Green Wood!

Saturday 27 July 2019
This ancient tradition is making a come-back! While the wood is fresh from the tree and green, we use pre-industrial skills and techniques to craft a beautiful spoon in the ancient Northern European Woodcraft tradition! Deliciously primal and addictive! This is an ALL DAY workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15 + Cost :$ 190 per person When: Saturday 27th July Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Stools come from Trees - Make a Stool the Traditional Way!

Saturday 20 July 2019
School Holiday Fun! For many centuries, this was how stools were made. We will start with pieces of tree and create our legs, fixing them to the tops with through-tenons. Beautiful 3-legged stools! It’s pretty physical—but so much fun! Kids : 8 - 14 yrs (min aged 8) $190 Per Person. When: Saturday 20th July Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Sword and Shield!

Friday 19 July 2019
Due to popular demand here it is again! A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this fun workshop! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint your coat of arms on your shield, thengo slay some dragons! Friday 19th July, 9.00 am - 12.00noon Cost: $120 per person For Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the worksh
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Make a Sword and Shield!

Thursday 18 July 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this very popular workshop! No junk plastic weaponry here! Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint your own coat of arms on your shield, then head outside to slay some dragons! When : Thursday 18th July Time: 1.00 pm - 4.00pm Cost: $120 per person For Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop
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Intro into Relief Carving

Thursday 11 July 2019
School Holiday Fun! Learn the basic skills for relief carving! You will learn how to carve images and lettering onto wood. We will use these skills to carve a sign for your bedroom door! Kids : 8 - 14 yrs (min aged 8) Price : $100 Per Person. Thursday 11th July Time: 1 pm to 4.00 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Square Hanging Basket from Recycled Wood!

Thursday 11 July 2019
School Holiday Workshop! Learn to make these beaut hanging baskets! While making these wooden baskets you will also be learning some basic woodworking and wire working skills, and also a bit of metal work too! Take it home, add your favourite plant in it and hang it up! For Kids 8 -14 years ( Min age 8 years ) Cost : $120 per person When: Thursday 11th July Time: 9 am - 12 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Wood Craft Centre
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Make a Small Garden Windmill!

Wednesday 10 July 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! This is so much fun! Not only do they turn in the wind, but they follow the wind too. Take it home and paint it, stick it in your garden for it to whiz around- the fun keeps on turning! A great little science project! When : Wednesday 10th July Price : $85 per person Time: 1pm - 3.30pm This workshop for kids aged 6 - 14 (Please note min age 6 years) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop.
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Make a " Half-Pallet" Vertical Garden!

Monday 8 July 2019
School Holiday Fun! Start with a nice softwood pallet. Use saws, hammers and nails to transform it into the ideal way to grow herbs, flowers and some vegies! We love Pallet craft at The Joy of Wood! Kids : 8 - 14 yrs (min aged 8) $125 Per Person. Monday 8th July from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make Tongue Drum!

Monday 8 July 2019
School Holiday Fun! These drums are very cool! Played with hammers (sticks with rubber ends which we will also make) these drums are based on an Aztec instrument. Fun to make, fun to play! Kids : 8 - 14 yrs (min aged 8) $125 Per Person. Monday 8th July 9 am to 12.30 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make " Bobble" the Marionette

Saturday 6 July 2019
School Holiday Fun! Meet “Bobble” the puppet! Bobble comes alive when we use the strings to make him dance and move. It is very easy to make and great fun too! Kids (Min Age 6 years) $100 Per Person. Saturday 6th July 9 am to 12 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Come and Play! It's an Open Workshop!

Friday 5 July 2019
Come use our space. Come use our tools. Come pick our brains. We are here to help you with whatever it is you want to do—to learn, to finish off, to create and to play. It’s an open workshop! Start when you like, stay as long as you like. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $50 Per Person. Friday 5th July 9 am to 1 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Kuksa Carving!

Saturday 29 June 2019
Learn the beautiful Craft of carving a Kuksa Drinking Cup. This is a Northern Scandinavian wooden drinking vessel that has been made for centuries by the nomadic Sami people. We will start with a piece of tree and throughout the day we will transform it into a lovely small drinking cup. Time : Saturday 29th June 9 am - 5 pm For Adults and young people aged 15+ $180 Per person. Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Hertiage Woodcraft Centre
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Carve a Spoon! ( from Seasoned Wood )

Saturday 22 June 2019
Get onboard with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Time : Saturday 22nd June 9 am- 12 pm Cost: $95 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Make a Bee and Insect Hotel! Home schooled Kids Workshop.

Friday 21 June 2019
Bee and Insect Hotels for Home Schooled Kids Help attract these important pollinators into your garden— our native stingless bees. Hang your Hotel in the garden and see who moves in! Time : Friday 21st June 10.30am - 1.00pm Home Schooled Kids Aged 6 -14 years Cost $80 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Shrink Pot!

Saturday 15 June 2019
The Shrink Pot is another traditional woodcraft item. As the green piece of branch you’ve hollowed out shrinks, it will close over the base you have fitted. Once dry, the lid is adjusted for the final fit. It’s a beautiful lidded box! Come and join us for this exciting workshop! Adults (and young people aged 15 years +) Saturday 15th June 9 am - 5 pm Cost $180 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Spoon Carving for Kids!

Monday 10 June 2019
A Home Schooled Spoon Carving Workshop for Kids! We love spoon carving! Come and join us and make a beautiful spoon from a nice piece of seasoned hardwood. Your Mum will love you forever! Come and stir up your creative juices! This workshop is for KIDS aged 8 -14 ( Please note min age 8 yrs ) Cost $90 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Monday 10th June 2019 at 10am.
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Make a Cajon Drum

Saturday 8 June 2019
These drums are all the rage ! Fun to make and even more fun to play. The fun continues when you get it home, as you can then paint it! Once home, grab your drum and get with the rhythm! Kids and Adults ( aged 6 - 96 ) Cost : $120 per person Saturday 8th June Time 9 am -12.20 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Kitchen Spatula!

Saturday 25 May 2019
New to woodwork? This is an ideal first project. Like to cook?You need to custom make your own Spatula! It is very easy and great fun! These make great gifts, too! Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $75 per person Saturday 25th May 9 am - 11 am
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Come and Play! It's an Open Workshop!

Friday 24 May 2019
Come use our space. Come use our tools. Come pick our brains. We are here to help you with whatever it is you want to do—to learn, to finish off, to create and to play. It’s an open workshop! Start when you like, stay as long as you like. Kids and Adults (people aged 6-96) $50 Per Person. Friday 24th May 9 am to 2 pm Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Carve a Spoon! ( from Seasoned Wood )

Saturday 27 April 2019
Get onboard with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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New! Make a Post and Rung Stool (Workshop : over 2 days)

Sat 6th April 9 - 5 & Sun 7th April 9-3
A 2 day Adult (15+) Workshop run over 6th Apr 9 am - 5pm & 7th Apr 9 am -3 pm. Cost $350 p/p inclusive. Day 1, we first split our the posts and rungs from pieces of tree and then shape them to create the spindles to make and assemble our frame. Day 2, we will apply the finish to our stool frames we completed yesterday, then we weave our seat tops! Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Cajun Drum - Home-school kids Workshop

Monday 25 March 2019
These drums are all the rage ! Fun to make and even more fun to play. The fun continues when you get it home, as you can then paint it! Once home, grab your drum and get with the rhythm! This workshop is for Home-schooled kids aged 6- 14 yrs. It is on Monday 25th March. Time: 9.30 am - 1.00pm Cost : $120 per person Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Kuksa Carving

Saturday 23 March 2019
Learn the beautiful Craft of carving a Kuksa Drinking Cup. This is a Northern Scandinavian wooden drinking vessel that has been made for centuries by the nomadic Sami people. We will start with a piece of tree and throughout the day we will transform it into a lovely small drinking cup. Saturday 23rd March 9 am - 5 pm For Adults and young people aged 15+ $180 Per person. Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Hertiage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Square Hanging Basket from Recycled Wood!

Saturday 16 March 2019
Using some basic woodworking and wire working skills we will make a funky wooden hanging basket from recycled wood. Take it home, add your plant and hang it up! The skills you will learn in this workshop will let you continue to make these fantastic baskets for your friends and family at home. It's a great new project which adds colour to your home as well! For Adults and young people aged 15+ Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Heritage Wood Craft Centre
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Carve a Spoon! ( from Seasoned Wood )

Saturday 23 February 2019
Get onboard with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Saturday 23 February 2019 at 9am.
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Whittling Skills! - Carve a Chook!

Friday 22 February 2019
This is a 3 hour workshop for HOMESCHOOLED KIDS, age 8 - 15. Learn some whittling skills and apply them as you carve a beautiful chook! Why carve a chook? - because you can! SO much fun too. A great little whittling project, then add some colour. NOTE: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people in the workshop space. Friday 22 February, 12noon - 3pm.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Whittling Skills! - Carve a Garden Dibbler!

Friday 22 February 2019
This is a workshop for HOMESCHOOLED KIDS, aged 8-14. Learn to safely use wood carving knives for whittling, and while doing so you will carve a very nice little straight Dibbler. A Dibbler is a traditional gardening tool - a planting tool - which have been used for over 2000 years! In essence, it is a stick with depth markings on it for planting out seeds and seedlings. NOTE: Sturdy Covered Shoes MUST be work by ALL people in the workshop space. On Friday 22 February, 9:30 - 11:30am.
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make a Leather Sheath for your Axe or Drawknife etc

Tuesday 19 February 2019
Here's your chance to learn some basic leatherwork skills as you make a protective sheath for one of your edge tools like your axe or drawknife. Bring your tool along! This is a 2.5 hour evening workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15+ Tuesday 19 February, 6pm - 8:30pm. NOTE: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worked by ALL people in the workshop space.
The Heritage Woodcract Centre
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Carve a Spoon from Green Wood!

Sunday 17 February 2019
This ancient tradition is making a come-back! While the wood is fresh from the tree and green, we use pre-industrial skills and techniques to craft a beautiful spoon in the ancient Northern European Woodcraft tradition! Deliciously primal and addictive! This is an ALL DAY workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15 + Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Sunday 17 February 2019, 9am - 5pm.
The Joy of Wood
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Intro to Whittling! Carve a Scandinavian Style Butter Knife.

Saturday 9 February 2019
This is a 3 hour workshop for ADULTS and young people aged 15+. Saturday 9 February , 9am-12noon. Learn some whittling skills and apply them as you carve a beautiful Scandinavian Style Butter Spreader. These knife skills are a fantastic addition to your creative woodworking repertoire! NOTE: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people in the workshop space.
Heritage Woodcraft Centre
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Make Kitchen Spatulas Together!

Saturday 2 February 2019
A school Holiday Workshop for Adults and Kids Together! Spatulas are great fun to make and fun to use in the kitchen. Take them home and cook up a storm! How nice would it be for a child and their parent or grandparent to make spatulas together, sharing in the experience? Priceless! This is a 2 hour workshop for Adults and for Kids aged 6 -14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. Sat 2 Feb, 10am-12noon
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Make a 4 Legged Stool

Friday 1 February 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! This is such a great little stool and heaps of fun to make too! Hundreds of kids have made these with us over the years! Time to offer it again. This is a 3 hour workshop for Kids aged 6 -14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Friday 1 February 2019 at 9am.
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Whittling Skills - Carve an eating Fork!

Tuesday 29 January 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Lets get rid of nasty plastic forks and replace them with nice wooden ones we have made ourselves ! Learn the whittling knife skills and serve up a beaut Eating Fork! This is a 3 hour workshop for Kids aged 8 - 14 ( Please note min age 8 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Tuesday 29 January at 1pm.
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Spoon Carving for Kids!

Tuesday 29 January 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Start with a nice piece of wood and turn it into a beautiful cooking spoon. A fantastic project. Give your spoon to mum and she will love you forever! This 3 hour workshop is for KIDS aged 8 -14 ( Please note min age 8 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 9am.
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Make a Small Garden Windmill!

Tuesday 22 January 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! This is so much fun! Not only do they turn in the wind, but they track and follow the wind too. Take it home and paint it - the fun keeps on turning! This is a 2 1/2 hour workshop for kids aged 6 - 14 (Please note min age 6 years) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop. On Tuesday 22 Jan at 1pm.
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Make a Sword and Shield!

Tuesday 22 January 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! ... Don't miss this very popular workshop! No junk plastic weaponry here. Make a cool wooden Sword and Shield which will be awesome and tough! Take it home and paint your own coat of arms on your shield! This is a 3 hour workshop for Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Tuesday 22 January 2019 at 9am.
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Make a Carry Box with Handle

Monday 21 January 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for kids! Such a fun project and so handy! Keep in it your small toys, DVD's, Garden tools ect. Why not use it as a funky Fruit bowl? The possibilities are endless! This is a 3 hour workshop for Kids aged 6 - 14 ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Monday 21 January 2019 at 1pm.
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Make a Wooden Car or Truck

Monday 21 January 2019
A School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Make your body, add some wheels and you're off and racing! It's lots of fun to make your vehicle. We use lots of different hand tools to do this project. A 3 hour Workshop for KIDS aged 6 - 14 yrs ( Please note min age 6 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Monday 21 January 2019 at 9am.
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Carve a Spoon! ( from Seasoned Wood )

Saturday 19 January 2019
Get onboard with Spoon Carving! It's taking the woodworking world by storm! Come and experience the delights of this wonderful woodcraft tradition as we take a piece of seasoned hardwood and craft it into a beautiful functional cooking spoon. A 3 hour workshop for ADULTS ( and young people aged 15+ ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space. On Saturday 19 January 2019 at 9am.
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Introduction to Chip Carving

Friday 18 January 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Learn how to use this traditional method of carving which was used to produce interesting borders, motifs and embellishment on spoons, furniture and other woodcraft! This is a 2 hour workshop for KIDS aged 8 - 14 ( Please note min age 8 yrs ) Note: Sturdy covered shoes MUST be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
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Intro to Whittling skills - Carve a Butter Spreader

Friday 18 January 2019
School Holiday Workshop for Kids! Learn some whittling skills, then apply them as you learn to make beautiful Scandinavian Butter Spreaders. These are a great little project to make while learning handy new skills with a wood carving knife! This is a 2 hour workshop for KIDS aged 8 - 14 (Please note min age 8 yrs) Note: Sturdy covered shoes must be worn by ALL people entering the workshop space.
The Joy of Wood