Kumiko is a delicate Japanese technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments.
Carve your very own small wooden bowl. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, no experience needed. Just come along and learn how to shape something lovely with your own two hands.
"Writing with Fire", is the art of decorating wood with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object. Drawing was the first method that man used to tell stories and communicate and after the important discovery of fire, the early form of “wood burning” was invented.
Learn how to carve a small bird with. minimal tools & objects.
Learn to carve a small person with minimal tools & objects.
This workshop is an ideal experience for those who have yet to discover the delights of woodworking, suitable for beginners to advanced.
In this course, you will construct a simple 3-legged stool which will introduce you to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well-appointed workshop.
Embrace the beauty of the season and join award-winning fibre artist, Catriona Pollard for a hands-on wreath making workshop where you’ll craft a unique wreath for your home using locally foraged plants. Over two hours, this experience invites you to connect with nature as we explore the art of wreath making, using an array of gathered materials like native plants, branches, seed pods, and wildflowers.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced maker, this workshop will guide you through wreath-making techniques while celebrating the textures and colours of the season. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind wreath to adorn your home and the inspiration to forage and create with nature all year long. All materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own foraged finds to personalise their wreaths.
Join award-winning basketry artist Catriona Pollard for an inspiring, hands-on basketry workshop and immerse yourself in the sculptural craft of random weave basketry. In this natural fibre weaving class, you’ll learn how to transform Bangalow Palm inflorescence into a unique basket or wall sculpture.
In this basket weaving class you don’t need any experience, it is all about creative exploration, not perfection. You’ll discover the joy of working with your hands, connecting with nature, and crafting something truly personal from organic materials. It’s a mindful and satisfying experience for anyone looking for a creative outlet or a new artistic skill.
By the end of the day, you’ll take home a finished basket or wall sculpture and the confidence to continue your basketry weaving journey at home
In this workshop, students will learn to safely and effectively use a Whittling Knife to shape and carve wood. Each participant will start carving a whittling stick while learning the knife skills, then apply these skills while whittling a Scandinavian Style Butter Knife.
The Comfort Bird is a beautiful smooth bird-shaped piece of polished wood which feels delicious in the hand. Great to hold when you feel anxious. In this workshop children will learn some knife skills as you start with a blank and be guided through the process of whittling your beautiful Comfort Bird.
Learn how to carve 3D birds and animals, using a whittling knife. After learning a few knife skills, we will choose one of the blanks from the selection, and be guided through the process. The choices include a little goose, a duck, a wombat, a pig, and more. So much fun in this workshop, as you liberate your animal or bird from the piece of wood.
In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of Wood turning, as well as have a basic understanding of wood turning and take home a beautiful object. Learn the correct skills and tools to learn how to turn between centres using faceplates, mount timber onto a chuck for turning, and turn that timber into different items.
Using an axe, club and saw you will split chop and pare a log into blank ready to carve into spoon or spatula. A basic slöjd skill for those new to spoon carving and refreshing reminder for experienced carvers.
A spoon needs to be functional but can be also decorative, with a Slōjd knife & sheeps foot knife. We will chip carve lots of little triangles, make knobbly doodadson in the end of the handle, try a bit of the ancient art of wood tattooing known as Kolrosing.
Using a Sojdknife & hook knife you will learn to carve a butter spreader. Learn a number of safe & effective knife grips that allow you to carve this kitchen utensil
A hands-on workshop where kids learn the art of whittling using tools that you may already have at home. Children will be guided to shape their own wooden creations, from swords to nature inspired creations. A fun & creative way to build skills, confidence & a love of working with wood.
A Kuksa is a traditional, hand-carved wooden cup originating from the indigenous Sámi people of Lapland. Some carving experience is needed to attend this workshop where you will learn to use an adze, axe, gouges & knives to create your Kuksa cup.
Nura Gunyu is an organisation created to provide Australian Aboriginal education, cultural awareness and enrichment programs; and performance with the ultimate goal to foster cultural understanding and acceptance in the community and wider network.
Noel Butler, Budawang Elder from the Yuin Nation is a qualified teacher, educator, mentor, horticulturist, chef and historian; and together with his wife Trish has been delivering programs, teaching and working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults and children for over 35 years.
