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Make a Post and Rung Stool (a 3 part workshop)

Wednesday 9 September 2026
The Post and Rung Stool is a traditional 4 legged stool with a woven top. This is a 3 part workshop, over 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings. In this case, Wed 9 Sept, 16 Sept, and 23 Sept, 2026. We will use drawknives and spokeshaves on a shaving horse or planes at the bench to shape our legs and rails, and saw, drill and glue these rails into place. We aim to oil the completed frame by the end of session 2. Then during session 3 we will weave our tops onto the frame in either a simple weave or a herringbone pattern - thus completing our beautiful stools. What an amazing journey this will be! This will be a lot of fun and physical, but no previous experience is necessary. Open to people of any gender from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Kids must be accompanied by a participating paid up adult. This could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 8. Cost per entry ticket is $350 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: 89C Briggs Street, Carlisle 6101, WA. Duration: Three sessions of 2.5 hours, from 5:30-8:00pm on the three consecutive Wednesday evenings.
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Make a Shrink Pot

Wednesday 30 September 2026
Come and join us in creating this wonderful traditional woodcraft item. As the green piece of branch you’ve hollowed out shrinks over the next few days, it will close around the base you have fitted. Once dry, you can make a lid if you wish - and you have a beautiful lidded box! These are fantastic! A traditional container, part of the Green Woodworking Tradition. Open to men and women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Kids must be accompanied by a participating paid up adult. This could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 8. Cost per entry ticket is $99 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: 89C Briggs Street, Carlisle 6101, WA. Duration: 2.5 hours, from 5:30-8:00pm on a Wednesday evening.
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Carve Birds and Animals.

Wednesday 7 October 2026
Come and join us as we learn to carve Birds and Animals. Discover the joy of shaping a lovely piece of wood using traditional whittling methods. In this workshop, you will learn how to use a sloyd knife to carve a cute little animal or bird. Choose from our growing variety of wooden blanks such as ducks, wombats, pigs, snakes, rabbits, penguins, puppies, numbats, turtles, and more. Such fun! Develop your whittling skills as you transform your blank into an amazing bird or animal. Will your creation be more stylised or loaded with details? You can choose as you go along. Whittling is a delightfully mindful and engaging pastime. It is even more fun as we do it together. Open to men and women from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Kids must be accompanied by a participating paid up adult. This could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 8. Cost per entry ticket is $99 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: 89C Briggs Street, Carlisle 6101, WA. Duration: 2.5 hours, from 5:30-8:00pm on a Wednesday evening.
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Make your own Carpenter's Mallet

Wednesday 14 October 2026
The Carpenter's Mallet is used for striking chisels and gouges, for driving in wedges and many other uses around the workshop. They have been used for centuries. The Carver's Mallet tends to be round, the Carpenter's Mallet traditionally has a rectangular head fitted to a handle. This workshop will take you through the journey of transforming two pieces of wood into a beautiful and very handy Mallet! It will last you a lifetime. No prior woodworking experience necessary. This workshop provides a great opportunity to begin a woodworking journey of discovery. Even if you are a seasoned woodworker, there are always new things to learn & experience. There's nothing like using a mallet you have made yourself! Open to people of any gender from anywhere in Perth, young and old, minimum age 12. Kids must be accompanied by a participating paid up adult. This could be a great experience to share with your offspring. Maximum number of workshop participants is 8. Cost per entry ticket is $99 incl.GST. Admit one person. NOTE: Everybody entering the workshop space must wear sturdy covered shoes. No open toed shoes, no Crocs, no pumps - the whole foot covered. Location: 89C Briggs Street, Carlisle 6101, WA. Duration: 2.5 hours, from 5:30-8:00pm on a Wednesday evening.
The Joy of Wood's Heritage Woodcraft Centre