Andrew Pinnock, woodworking teacher

Andrew Pinnock

location_on Smithfield, Sydney

local_activity classes: Woodworking

5.0 (5)

I'm a fine furniture maker and designer, based in Smithfield. Traditionally trained artisan, having served my apprenticeship at the world-renowned cabinet-makers, Restall Brown & Clennell, Lewes, Sussex, UK.

For the past 25 years, I have been designing, making and supplying bespoke furniture to both leading retailers and private clients.

I am both a craftsman and teacher and enjoy the benefits of combining my professional craft as an artist with my joy of teaching. Over the last five years, I have been teaching once a week at the Architecture Faculty, Sydney University.

Accredited member of Studios Woodworker Australia. And represented at Bungendore Woodworks.






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Reviews

(5)


Brad Roddy Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Very good class! Learned a lot at a leisurely pace in an easy going environment. If you know nothing about woodworking but want to get started, learn a few things and have a nice little serving board to show by the end, then this class if perfect!

Dylan Blecher Oct 2022


Thanks so much Andrew! We both thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot. Thanks for your expertise, you’re a great teacher! Very warm and personable.
Wonderfully equipped and tidy workshop.

Beginners Woodworking Class: Serving Platter review by Dylan Blecher - Sydney

Josh Apr 2022


I thought the class was great. Andrew really cared for us and our products in the woodworking course. I think the course was really good for beginners as Andrew explained everything about the project.

Jeremy Tham Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My 14 year old son and I had a fantastic time making our sushi platters with Andrew. My son had done a bit of woodwork at school but I had no prior experience. Andrew is a great teacher and explained things very clearly. The lesson was very well planned and involved a number of different techniques and tools. We highly recommend this course for anyone interested in doing some woodwork.

Beginners Woodworking Class: Serving Platter review by Jeremy Tham - Sydney

Matthew Lee May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Andrew was a fantastic teacher, with a genuine passion and incredible advice. As someone who far from an expert, he was patient and provided excellent guidance.
The timber provided was an absolutely beautiful species, with such captivating grains and growths. Quality was not skimped on.
The techniques and processes taught were very unique and adventurous. The use of hand tools really created a powerful bond between maker and timber; which to me, is what woodworking is about.
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