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Designed for individuals with little to no prior woodworking experience and beginners.
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8 x 3 hours
5 to 30 guests
$990
What you'll do
Looking for something meaningful to do with your evenings? Join Wood Academy in Marrickville and discover the quiet satisfaction of shaping timber with your own hands.Over eight weekly 3-hour sessions, you'll gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional woodworking techniques — with a focus on hand tools that form the foundation of the craft.This course is designed for individuals with little to no prior woodworking experience and beginners looking to build a strong foundation in woodworking skills.What you will learn:
- Safety First: Understanding and implementing woodworking safety protocols, including proper tool usage, protective gear and workshop organisation.
- Hand Tools of the Trade: Getting to know essential hand tools — hand saws, chisels, planes, and marking and measuring tools — learning how to use them accurately and safely.
- Wood Selection: Exploring different types of timber, their characteristics and how to select the appropriate material for various projects.
- Measuring and Marking: Developing precision in measuring, marking and layout techniques — the skills that separate good work from guesswork.
- Cutting and Shaping: Practical experience using hand saws, chisels and planes to cut and shape timber with control and confidence.
- Joinery Techniques: Learning the fundamental principles of joinery methods, including mitred joints and precision fitting.
- Finishing and Sanding: Understanding the finishing process, including sanding and applying protective coatings to create a polished final product.
- Project Work: Applying skills and techniques to complete three progressively challenging projects.
- Each evening begins with a brief theory session to introduce the topic and demonstrate techniques.
- Participants then have hands-on practice time, with guidance and supervision from the instructor.
- Projects progress in complexity, allowing you to apply newly acquired skills with plenty of support along the way.
What you'll get
- PPE and tools provided.
- Take home everything you make.
- Expert guidance in woodworking safety and fundamentals.
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners with no experience up to intermediate students. Children 14+ are welcome to participate in this course (with parental guidance).
What to bring
- Students wishing to bring their own PPE should come with a face mask, safety glasses or goggles and earmuffs or earplugs.
- Closed shoes are a mandatory requirement for all students.
- Those with their own tools relevant to the class should bring them along to get better accustomed to using them, but we also supply all tools if you don't have any.
- We have a kitchen on-site with a fridge and microwave for those who want to bring their own food, and there are also takeaway options within walking distance.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
Location
12 Gerald Street, Marrickville NSW
This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (600m).
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Recent reviews of Introduction to Woodworking Course
- 5/5 from Merinda Kavich, attended Aug 2026: I did the Introduction to Woodworking class with my son. I definitely added to my existing knowledge and learned plenty of new techniques. Our teacher, Flynn, was great, he took time to show techniques sometimes several times. He was both professional and patient. It was a very friendly class. We would definitely do more classes at Marrickville, can’t see myself going to Northern Beaches for classes.
- 5/5 from Paul Watson, attended Feb 2026: I sent my husband to this and he absolutely LOVED it, special shout out to the teacher, he said he was the best!
- 5/5 from David Holland, attended Feb 2026: This was a good course overall which provided participants with an introduction to wood working. It involved use of both hand tools and electrical tools with good regard for safety. There were four projects - all coming with varying degrees of difficulty. There were six in the class who all got on well, which was a good number enabling Flynn to spend appropriate time with each. Flynn was positive and polite, good with praise and criticism, and clearly knows his woodworking. One positive - there was good discussion throughout the course regarding what we do following the conclusion of the course. Some have enrolled in other courses, some are planning to buy tools/electricals and set up their own sheds etc. Overall this was a great course.
- 5/5 from Janet Yee, attended May 2024: I LOVED the hand tools course. Flynn was an amazing teacher. Very skilled and patient. Manny was also fab and equally skilled. They were able to tailor to the needs of the people in the class. The quality of tools used and materials was excellent also. It was so rewarding to see our finished products, learn how to use hand tools and follow instructions on how to build a box. Highly, highly recommend this course and The Wood Academy
- 5/5 from Misha Campbell, attended Feb 2024: The teachers David and Flynn were great, everyone was progressing thru the projects at different rates and they did a great job of making sure all students got relevant instruction at different intervals. Knowledgeable and attentive instruction, all equipment and materials high quality, space was easy to get too and very new. I had a blast using hand tools to make mitre boxes, a chiseling project and a bread board over the 8 weeks. The longer course is good value for money, averaging about $100/3 hour session with all equipment, instruction and Materials included, so would definitely recommend for beginners like myself! Loved this class, I would return in a heart beat once I save up for another round.
- 5/5 from Richard Maneschi, attended Feb 2024: Wonderful class with great teachers, excellent tools, interesting students. Thank you Grandmaster David and Master Flynn!
- 5/5 from Nick Hall, attended Feb 2024: Flynn was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Incredibly happy with what I learned and created over the past few weeks
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There’s a certain magic in creating something with your own two hands. The focus it demands, the joy it imparts, the sense of accomplishment when you transform a simple piece of timber into something extraordinary. At Wood Academy, we celebrate the power of craftsmanship, the way it can ignite passion, inspire creativity, and instil a deep sense of satisfaction. It’s why we believe in one simple truth: Wood Work is good work. The more makers in this world, the better.
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