Wood Burning Workshop: Cheeseboard

Learn how to design and burn your very own cheeseboard!



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 5 to 30
  $99 (Afterpay available)

If you're looking for unique things to do in Sydney, join us for a woodburning class in Kogarah where you’ll learn how to burn and oil a unique cheeseboard design!
It doesn’t matter if you've never burnt before. This two-and-a-half-hour DIY workshop is beginner-friendly and suitable for most ages and abilities. This makes for a fun activity to do with friends, family or solo.
The timber, handles, oiling, stencils, pencils, rubbers, and burning tools are all included in the lesson. All you have to bring is your own imagination and creative flair. If you have a favourite pattern or design, feel free to bring it with you.
By the end of the class, you will get to take home your unique, one-of-a-kind handmade platter to enjoy or you gift to a loved one.
Please note:
  • No alcohol is to be consumed while the lesson is in progress.
  • Your teacher's boards are also available to buy in the studio.


Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 6 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Wood Burning Workshop: Cheeseboard

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 8:24am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 22 Nov 2026 and 22 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11:30am-2pm
What you'll get
  • Your friendly teacher to guide you.
  • All materials and tools will all be supplied.
  • You will take home your completed (and ready to use) cheeseboard.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly class so no prior experience required!
What to bring
  • Wear clothes that you don't want to get dirtied or oiled on.
  • BYO snacks and drinks.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Marrickville, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Marrickville, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Wood Burning Workshop: Cheeseboard

  • 5/5 from Caleb Gunter, attended Jul 2026: The teacher was lovely, we had 11 people all burning wood, we liked how it was all easy to learn and understand. Great new learning experience and great thing is you get something for it. Would recommend!
  • 4/5 from Chloe Bridges-Webb, attended Jul 2026: Maria helped my celebrate my bucks party by holding our cheeseboard burning workshop at her lovely venue. Maria was really lovely, welcoming and gave clear instructions of the step by step. We all had a great time with lots of laughs and memories.
  • 5/5 from Mary Z Begendik, attended Jun 2026: It was very fun and relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Nagore Sanz Irizar, attended May 2026: My friend and I had a lovely evening making the cheeseboard. Maria was very helpful. I would definitely recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Annette Zarb, attended Mar 2026: What a great morning wood-burning our cheeseboard today. Our teacher was extremely helpful and nothing was a problem. Fun and relaxed atmosphere. We would highly recommend this class to everyone. 10/10
  • 5/5 from Maria Lado, attended Mar 2026: My fiancée and I had an enjoyable and relaxing wood burning workshop with Maria. Maria is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging. We love the cheeseboards that we created. Highly recommend the class. Thanks Maria!
  • 5/5 from Raquel Lowe, attended Feb 2026: My wife got me a voucher for this workshop as a gift. We both really enjoyed it. Maria was a great instructor and provided clear instructions throughout each step of the process. Choosing our designs was the most difficult part but the rest of the process was very relaxing. I would definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a fun and unique experience to do as a couple or group.
  • 5/5 from Nina Samimi, attended Dec 2025: We booked a wood-burning class for a group 50th birthday celebration and it exceeded our expectations. It was enjoyed by all ages and made for a fun, creative and relaxing experience. Maria was wonderful—very caring, patient and thorough in guiding us through the process. We were amazed by the beautiful patterns we created on our boards. A truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Alison Ingram, attended Nov 2025: Maria was great, very patient and encouraging. Had a good time designing my serving board. The session is beginner friendly and there was a variety of stencils to choose from.
  • 5/5 from Tinnille Cusack, attended Aug 2025: Teacher was warm and friendly Very helpful and kind I made a beautiful board with her support
  • 5/5 from Louise Bramble, attended Aug 2025: My friend and I do something new each year and I can say this has been the best by far! Maria is so helpful and great fun too. We loved it so much we booked a workshop at home!
  • 5/5 from Chris Ortlepp, attended Aug 2025: My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the class and our teacher was very friendly and helpful. We are both happy with the cheeseboard we burnt a design on and we would now like to make this a new hobby. We recommend this class - it's fun!
  • 5/5 from Maegan Baker, attended Jun 2025: This class was AWESOME- so fun and had such a great time! Maria was an amazing host! Book this class - 10/10 would book again!
  • 5/5 from Chloe Bakhos, attended May 2025: Great experience! Our instructor was very professional and patient with everyone and her passion for the wood burning activity motivated everyone and lifted the spirit of the class. We’ll be sure to share the excitement with our friends and family!!
  • 5/5 from Anna Kirchner, attended May 2025: Such a fun class. Maria explains everything really good and gives you great tips during the process!
  • 5/5 from Joy Jugueta Mendoza, attended Apr 2025: My husband and I had a great time — loved the happy vibe in class plus the personalised cheeseboard we’ve made. Teacher Poly was so lovely. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Karen Falzon, attended Apr 2025: Went to this class with my daughter. We had a great experience with Maria, who explained the process and guided us through. It was a very pleasant and enjoyable class and we actually were able to take home and use the finished project. I will be doing the intermediate class with Maria in the near future Thanks Maria Karen
  • 5/5 from Rita Limbu, attended Apr 2025: Was very fun! Teacher was awesome!
  • 4/5 from Heather Findlay, attended Apr 2025: I want to give this class a five star rating and whilst it WAS enjoyable, it was very rushed which was incredibly frustrating. Mine, and several other designs weren't as complete as we'd have liked as our teacher kept telling us we wouldn't have time to do that, yet we were finished 50 minutes before the stated finishing time and at one stage she even said "oh I thought it was later". I know I could have added the extra touches I wanted in the additional time we were supposed to be have. Our teacher was pleasant enough, but like I said, a very rushed class which was disappointing.
  • 5/5 from Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Srimathie D Ekanayake, attended Mar 2025: I recently had the pleasure of attending a beginners wood burning class, and I can’t say enough positive things about the experience! From start to finish, it was nothing short of fantastic. First and foremost, our instructor was exceptional. She brought an infectious energy to the class, making learning both enjoyable and engaging. Her passion for wood burning was evident, and her ability to explain techniques clearly kept us all focused and excited to explore our creativity. She encouraged questions and fostered a supportive environment that made everyone feel comfortable, whether they were complete novices or had some prior experience. As someone who has faced many health challenges, I was pleasantly surprised by how engaged and welcomed I felt during the class. The atmosphere was inclusive and accommodating, making it a perfect environment not just for individuals, but also for NDIS participants seeking therapeutic and creative outlets. The instructor was sensitive to diverse needs, ensuring that everyone could participate fully and enjoy the process. The class itself was a wonderful social activity, ideal for individuals wanting to unwind and groups looking to bond over a shared experience. I especially appreciated how wood burning serves as an incredible outlet for art therapy. The moment I picked up the burner pen, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. There's something meditative about the rhythmic movement of the pen gliding over the wood, allowing me to dive into a state of mindfulness and creativity. It truly transported me into a peaceful space where I could let my thoughts drift away. The setup of the class was clean and methodical, with clear instruction that was well presented. All the materials were provided, and the workspace was organized, which made it easy to focus on our projects without distractions. I loved that we had the freedom to explore our own designs while also learning the fundamental techniques from our instructor, allowing for personal expression while building our skills. I am so happy that I booked this class; it exceeded my expectations in every way! I left feeling inspired and eager to continue my wood burning journey, jutst like the teacher. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to discover a new hobby, unwind, or simply enjoy some quality time with friends in a creative setting. It's an experience that I believe everyone should try at least once!
  • 5/5 from Amy Kinchington, attended Mar 2025: Excellent and enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning! Maria was with us every step of the way and helped and guided us throughout our entire design and creation. Would love to do it again and get creating on another piece!
  • 5/5 from Attila Kelenyi, attended Mar 2025: Loved everything from the set up, the teacher being awesome to helping out and everything was quite pleasant to doing design and finishing touches. Highly recommend this, especially for any special occassion
  • 5/5 from Bryan Farrell, attended Mar 2025: Teacher was a really good help and very nice
  • 5/5 from Andrea Rae, attended Mar 2025: I can highly recommend this workshop. Our instructor Maria was very friendly and helpful, and I never felt rushed. I came away with a lovely cheeseboard which I will be proud to use when family and friends come to visit.
  • 5/5 from Nathalie Aoun, attended Feb 2025: The class was amazing!! Polly was lovely and walked us through the whole process. She didn't mind staying longer so we can have the cheeseboard perfected! Loved this class. Mum & I had a lot of fun doing this.
  • 5/5 from Yolima Montoya, attended Feb 2025: The class was amazing, the place was very nice and relax and the teacher guided us very well in everything. We enjoyed 100% the class and we stayed longer she never was in a hurry and she had cake and coffee for us at the beginning. 100% is a good activity to do with your partner or with your friends, definitely I will do again for my birthday. Yoli @echo_picnic
  • 5/5 from Jaime Hilton, attended Feb 2025: We had such a great time! The host was super friendly and helpful! We created boards that we could also make into a game and will be using these at our next games night!
  • 5/5 from Leon Drygala, attended Jan 2025: Maria did a great job working with me to organise the event to be held at our workplace for the whole team. Probably the best team event I've ever done!
  • 5/5 from Brighton Cai, attended Jan 2025: Maria was an awesome instructor / person! She was so helpful and she made the experience very personal and enjoyable! All the best and hope to see her soon, would recommend to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Ryem Latif, attended Dec 2024: My son loved this class, he made an unique chessboard.
  • 5/5 from Margi Pitsis, attended Dec 2024: Maria was so accomodating when organising the day. She was lovely and on the day so helpful. All instructions were clear and easy to follow. Everyone was so happy with their boards, they looked amazing. Thanks Maria
  • 5/5 from Athena Jayaratnam, attended Oct 2024: What a fun unique class! You have complete artistic and creative control and Maria is on hand to provide assistance!
  • 5/5 from Adria Bott, attended Oct 2024: The class was so entertaining, much was learned. Highly enjoyable!
  • 5/5 from Janeen Jackson, attended Sep 2024: A great night. All equipment and materials provided. Clear instructions given. Enjoyed every moment. Would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kevin Zhuo, attended Aug 2024: It was great and super fun. Facilitator was super nice and supportive. Materials used were great. Great value for money.
  • 5/5 from Cassandra Starr, attended Jul 2024: Great group activity, easy to do and great product. Maria was wonderful and extremely helpful.
  • 5/5 from Belinda Waite-Pullan, attended Jul 2024: Was an enjoyable, relaxed easy going afternoon. Easy to find and Quality products used. Boards looked great on finishing.
  • 5/5 from Tracey Foster, attended Jul 2024: Such fun and a lovely teacher! Great location everything provided, I would highly recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Marette Youssef, attended Jul 2024: Maria was a wonderful instructor and provided a warm and encouraging environment to learn wood burning. As beginners, we felt empowered to produce wonderful pieces which we could take home that same day. An overall great experience!
  • 4/5 from Brie Russell, attended Jul 2024: Lots of fun. Teacher was fantastic Good materials. Great value for money Would definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Karen Glozier, attended Jun 2024: I received a gift voucher and didn't know what to expect. I so thoroughly enjoyed the class. I would recommend anyone to give it a go.
  • 5/5 from Elisabetta Foschi Hancock, attended Jun 2024: The process was easier than expected. We had a lovely experience and the host was lovely. Will definitely recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Carmel-Leigh Mahler, attended May 2024: This class was amazing, I had such a great time in creating the design and les ring about wood burning. The class is worth every penny to have some unique at the end. The host was amazing and very informative. I would recommend this to my friends to do.
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Martin, attended May 2024: Great class with great quality materials supplied. Board made will last a very long time. I learnt a lot about the process which was really helpful and fascinating. It was a friendly atmosphere and time went by really quickly. Really enjoyed this class.
  • 5/5 from Karen, attended May 2024: An amazing class!! I did the wood burning class and had so much fun. Stencils were provided and the teacher showed us how to use the equipment and safety. She was very accommodating if you wanted to try something a little different. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Kathryn Kacperek, attended Apr 2024: The wood burning was soothing and fun. It made for a very relaxing and enjoyable workshop. We had lots of time to burn our designs into our boards, and didn’t feel rushed at all. The class ran with just the two of us, which was great, but it would also make a great team building exercise for a bigger group. We choose the class mostly for the experience, but are stocked with the final products as well. They actually turned out really great
  • 5/5 from Tajesh Mistry, attended Mar 2024: Great for beginners. Stencils readily available and very accomodating for those with their own designs. Product turned out great! Can’t wait to display it in the home.
  • 5/5 from Karen, attended Mar 2024: Such a fun activity to do with a small group of friends in a lovely atmosphere. Marie was nice as she guided us through. Lovely keepsake. Really enjoyed the class and would recommend others to experience it too. Thank you :)
  • 5/5 from Anne Chilton, attended Mar 2024: What a great way to spend a couple of hours with friends. We got to catch up, have a chat and also walked awa with a great items all personalised to our creative side. Small class size which was great and the quiality of the items supplied was fantastic. Would have no hestiations in recommending
  • 5/5 from Jackie Ibrahim, attended Mar 2024: Maria was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about wood burning. She very helpful and accommodated for my needs (including allowing me to engrave my own bowl, in addition to my beautiful cheese board!) Beautiful backdrop in the florist too. Definitely coming back!
Your teacher

Designs by Poly
Designs by Poly

5.0 (75)
female Women-owned

I'm Maria from Designs by Poly, and I have several years of experience in "pyrography" - the art of burning designs into wood. All my boards are food-safe and perfect for gifts!
Join me for my “Wood Burning” classes where I teach you how to burn and design your own cheeseboard or keyring holder. My studio is based in Marrickville, but I'm also happy to travel for private classes.

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