Hat and Wood Burning Workshop

Let's get creative… and burn stuff! Two ways to burn, one workshop - you pick your canvas.



2.5 hours Location Balcatta Class size 1 to 16 guests   $145 (Afterpay available)

Never picked up a pyrography pen before? Perfect. This two-hour workshop is totally beginner-friendly and suits all skill levels and most ages, with no experience needed. The only real decision you need to make is what you'd like to set fire to (in the artistic sense, obviously) and with what design.
Pick your piece:
  • Burn on wood - your Wooden Cheese/Tapas Board is included, ready to become a serving tray, cheese board or wall art piece. Want to go bigger? Upgrade options are available on the day, with varying wood pieces to select from.
  • Burn a hat - design and burn your own custom statement hat, choosing from five colour options to match your vibe, then add embellishments like feathers, flowers, shells and more.
  • In the silly season - we bring in Christmas tree–shaped boards. Think rustic timber with festive quotes, snowflakes, reindeer or personalised messages - perfect for gifting, festive décor, or as the centrepiece on your Christmas table.
Everyone starts the same way - a quick warm-up on a small test board or an offcut of hat material, so you get a feel for the pen and canvas before you commit to the main event. Then it's heads down, pens hot.
In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • Tips for choosing beginner-friendly designs and materials
  • How to transfer your design onto timber or felt
  • How to safely and effectively use the pyrography tool
  • How to finish, seal and embellish your masterpiece
We've got loads of designs and templates to choose from, or feel free to bring your own printed in black and white. No two pieces ever come out the same, and that's the magic.
Small group sizes mean plenty of guidance, plenty of laughs, and you'll walk away with something truly unique - a design that reflects your style and personality, whether that's a statement piece for the wall, a gift-worthy board, or a hat you'll actually wear out.
Whether you're flying solo, bringing a mate, or wrangling the fam - come get your burn on.

Upcoming dates for Hat and Wood Burning Workshop

Times are Perth time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 6:32am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

13 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 25 Apr 2027.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm (Christmas Edition)
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Christmas Edition)
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-12:30pm (Christmas Edition)
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Christmas Edition)
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 7 Feb 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 21 Feb 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Fri 26 Feb 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 21 Mar 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 11 Apr 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 25 Apr 2027, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
  • Your choice of canvas: a fully customised wearable hat in one of five colours, or a Wooden Cheese/Tapas Board (can be used as a serving tray, cheese board or wall art), or a Christmas Tree board (Available in the silly season).
  • All tools, materials and expert guidance for the full two hours, including practice material to warm up on.
  • A bunch of embellishments for the hats, including feathers, flowers, shells and ribbon.
  • Complimentary bubbles, wine, beer, soft drinks, plus nibbles and snacks. All-inclusive.
  • Your finished piece to take home on the day - sealed, sorted and ready to use, wear, or gift.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Feel free to bring your own inspiration image of something you’d like to try your hand at recreating. It could be a photo of your pet, a piece of text, a portrait of a family member - anything that brings you happiness! Be sure to have it printed in black and white for the class.
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.

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

Location

CO Studio WA - 15 Halley Road, Balcatta WA

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Recent reviews of Hat and Wood Burning Workshop

  • 5/5 from Susan Myles, attended Oct 2026: I did the wood burning, The class teacher was very helpful, she show me what I was doing wrong, and the right burning to purchase
  • 5/5 from Jason Godecke, attended Oct 2026: As a 40 year old tradie I had a blast doing the wood burning course was great to get out and learn something new. Teacher was amazing would highly recommend giving it a go.
  • 5/5 from Jeffrey Apela, attended Oct 2026: My wife and I had an absolute amazing time doing our hat burning. The teacher was lovely, funny, informative and helpful with any questions or mistakes we made along the way. Class was small and intimate, so no one ever felt left out or left behind. Snacks and drinks were a surprise bonus and the only downside to the evening was when it was time to go home. We will definitely be back for another class
  • 5/5 from Kristina Di Candilo, attended Sep 2026: What a fun afternoon! Friends, wine, music and burning things... Hahaha!! This class is lots of fun, delivered by the delightful Jamie. This was my second class at Collective Obsession and won't be my last.
  • 5/5 from Leeanne Jackson, attended Sep 2026: Everyone loves the hat and I had to give it too my daughter as I was not going to leave the house otherwise. Lol
  • 5/5 from Gemma Hanrahan, attended Jul 2026: Great teacher and very relaxed environment. Very clear instructions and made us feel very at ease. I would definitely recommend to others and come again. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Renee Yonge, attended Jul 2026: A great way to spend a Friday afternoon. Although attending on my own, I was made to feel welcome amongst the groups that were there. The instructions were clear and the materials lovely to work with. Can’t wait to come back!!!
  • 5/5 from Bella Patel, attended Jul 2026: Definitely recommend - had great fun - friendly atmosphere and easy for a person with no experience to even do
  • 5/5 from Vicki Laird, attended Jun 2026: The class was great Very enjoyable I would recommend it to other people
  • 5/5 from Paulene Liddington, attended Jun 2026: Such a fantastic time at the hat burning class! Informative and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, whether you've done something creative before or are a complete beginner. The class was relaxed, fun with plenty of guidance and encouragement along the way. Learning different burning techniques, design tips, and how to personalise hats while still having the freedom to be creative and make it my own. The atmosphere was welcoming and light-hearted, making it a great way to spend a couple hours. Left with not only a beautiful custom hat but also a new skill and lots of inspiration for future projects. If you're looking for something different, creative, and enjoyable, I highly recommend giving this class a go. You'll have fun, learn something new, and walk away with a unique piece that's completely your own!
  • 5/5 from Penny Jones, attended Jun 2026: Excellent class. The instructor was so helpful and knowledgeable. This class was fun and I was amazed at how well my board turned out. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Brady, attended Jun 2026: Don’t change anything it was great. Very good atmosphere and friendly staff. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Samantha Hammond, attended Jun 2026: Fantastic workshop! Excellent team, environment and overall friendly. Recommend to all looking for a fun time out.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Spooner, attended May 2026: I loved this class so much. I came with my idea already drawn at home and found the process really easy. There was plenty of guidance from our illustrious leader Jamie who showed us techniques with using the burner tools and then we had plenty of time to practice too. I was so happy with my drawing of the Eiffel Tower, and wordings which were all freehand as I have only recently started to be able to loosen up and actually draw, which is amazing for me- at 55 this is quite a feat!!! Creative Obsessions is a fantastic place to let your creative juices flow, there is such a wide range of different activities to try and the team are just so supportive and champion you to be the best creator you can be. I have my board displayed in a prime spot at home I love it that much! Thanks again to the team at CO for giving me the opportunity to try something new and the confidence to push myself creatively!
  • 5/5 from Simone Nielsen, attended May 2026: We had so much fun doing the wood burning workshop! Prior to the workshop we were unsure if design patterns were provided or if we were burning free handed. I can confirm there are plenty of designs available that can be transferred to the board with transfer paper and a pen. They also kindly printed a personalised design for us to use. Thanks for having us, we will be back to visit the studio in the future.
  • 5/5 from Elisia Coetzee, attended May 2026: The wood burning class was fun and relaxing. The atmosphere in the class was great. Taking time out to relax and create at Collective Obsessions is 100% worth it!
  • 5/5 from Kathy Farren-Price, attended May 2026: What an awesome class! We had so much fun making our design on our hats. Teachers were amazing and heaps of snacks nd drinks provided.. although we were too busy having fun.
  • 5/5 from Jan Eccles, attended May 2026: What a great class! A lovely way to spend 2 hours enjoying craft with other like minded people. Everything was provided great work bench space area. Instructors were very approachable and helpful. The instruments - burners and glue guns easy to use and well explained. Nibblies and drink fridge stocked with lots of goodies … a little gift bag as well as it was a Mother’s Day special - l’m excited to wear my hat out and about, l feel a bit of line dancing coming on.
  • 5/5 from Heike Kaehler, attended May 2026: My first time using a wood burning tool. It was so much fun to create your own stylish hat. I had so many/ endless choices of images and decoration material that I felt very inspired. I love my new hat and can’t wait to wear it. Thank you, Rochelle & Jamie for a crafty fun evening.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Brand, attended May 2026: Tonight I had the privilege of learning the art of wood burning for the first time. A birthday gift workshop from my daughter. The instructor was thorough in his introductory explanation and available to help if needed. As usual the experience was amazing. I could easily become addicted to this craft. I was surprised that I actually completed my design in the allotted time and very pleased with the result. I’ll be back.
  • 5/5 from Sudha Boddu, attended May 2026: A long term wish to try woodburning finally came true. Great class - small size, comfortable and bright setting. Jamie and Rochelle are great instructors. Highly recommend this class. Thank you Collective Obsessions.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Jones, attended May 2026: What a great day My daughter and I had loads of fun. You must try it.
  • 5/5 from Helen Smolders, attended May 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and thank you for a good night x
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Crane, attended May 2026: The class was a birthday present for my granddaughter. She thoroughly enjoyed the class and was very pleased with what she created.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Hayman, attended Apr 2026: Always a great time at collective obsessions. Very awesome class with a great teacher. Very happy with my board. Thanks for the class.
  • 5/5 from Kirsty Lim, attended Apr 2026: Class was fantastic. The teacher was so lovely and also allowed me to have Auslan interpreter for the wood burning workshop. Really enjoyed it, I will be definitely coming back for another workshop in the future.
  • 5/5 from Eric Langton, attended Apr 2026: Great class, great value, food and liquid refreshments provided in a relaxing atmosphere. Good equipment provided and techniques demonstrated. Everyone did suprisingly well considering many first attempts. I certainly suprised myself. I took a photo that I had taken of a Panda and burnt the image onto the wood of a cheese board. Also did a small key ring with a skull image. Board and key ring provided. Would highly recommend as quite absorbing.
  • 5/5 from Tracy Thompson, attended Apr 2026: Always a great experience with Collective Obsessions. Jamie is good value and takes time to show how to use the tools to get the best outcome. Also lots of patience shown throughout the class. Love this place so much and looking forward to new classes
  • 5/5 from Sandra Bertram, attended Apr 2026: Had a great time doing the wood burning. Thanks Jamie for a really enjoyable class.
  • 5/5 from Angela Sharma, attended Apr 2026: Loved this class! As always, a welcoming, friendly and supportive atmosphere, with a teacher actively engaging with each class member. Wood burning is fairly easy, and very satisfying. It’s also great that you can bring your own images. There’s a reason I’m a returning customer - best art class studio in Perth!
  • 5/5 from Fran Grundy, attended Mar 2026: This was such a fun class. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors get you set up nice and quickly, with plenty of scope to practice and play around with different styles. The food and drink available was also a lovely touch and adds to the atmosphere.
  • 5/5 from Donna Macey, attended Mar 2026: Rochelle & Jamie were fabulous. Loved the wood burning it was so much fun. 4 friends did it together.
  • 5/5 from Jenni Lynch, attended Mar 2026: The class was so enjoyable. Great instructions and guidance with no judgement. Highly recommend this class. Snacks and drinks provided in a totally welcoming environment.
  • 5/5 from Zelda Smith, attended Mar 2026: I treated my friend for birthday. I learnt the technique of wood burning for the first time and really enjoyed it. The teacher was very good, clear and explains everything well and showed us what to do. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxing. I loved everything. Lovely group of ladies very friendly. Teachers were excellent they know what they doing. Food and drinks was delicious. Overall it was a great experience highly recommended them to anyone. Thank you so much for a beautiful morning. Loved it.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Chan, attended Mar 2026: Such a fun and relaxing class to do! We really enjoyed it. Rochelle was amazing and really helpful when we had questions or needed some guidance. I chose a more intricate design to challenge myself and was very grateful Rochelle allowed me some extra time to finish it.
  • 5/5 from Dana Strano, attended Feb 2026: Great class, easy, fun, clear directions and great food and atmosphere. Would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Michael Naran, attended Feb 2026: Loved the vibe, atmosphere and was able to do a cute wiggly and this rodent-looking thing that was meant to be a cat. We’re definitely coming back with a full party next.
  • 5/5 from Glen Netherway, attended Feb 2026: Great time, teacher was very knowledgeable, amenities clean and well organised, enjoyed and would recommend
  • 5/5 from Monica Flint, attended Jan 2026: Today Myself & Dot attended another workshop & chosen Wood Burning. Jamie did a wonderful job providing instructions, numerous (pictures) to transfer & encouragement. We had trial piece of wood to transfer a design initially before starting our main wooden piece & finishing with a key ring. I have really enjoyed a couple of Resin classes and thought it was nice to chose something different this time : highly reccomend this class thanks for the drinks & snacks as always
  • 5/5 from Lucie Mivielle, attended Dec 2025: I had an amazing time doing the wood burning activity! It was such a fun and creative experience. There were plenty of designs available to choose from, but you could also bring your own model if you wanted something more personal. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and everything was well explained. I left with a keychain and a wooden board that I made myself, and I’m so happy with how they turned out. I would absolutely recommend this activity to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable creative experience!
  • 5/5 from Veronique Henrick, attended Dec 2025: I booked this class as a birthday present for my bestie. We had such a great time. Rochelle was fantastic and ran us through the process with some great tips before we launched into it and she kept an eye on us with more tips and tricks throughout the class. Nibbles and drinks were generous and yummy Highly recommend!!!
  • 5/5 from Sharndra Beauchamp, attended Dec 2025: Class was amazing our teacher fun and informative Studio is full of inspiration and everyone was so positive And food and drinkies, great music to top it off Doug, Sharndra and Ros x
  • 5/5 from Susann Keating, attended Dec 2025: I did the woodturning class today with my daughter We both absolutely loved the whole experience. The studio is really lovely and the teacher was so warm and welcoming. We will both be back very soon to try another class.
  • 5/5 from Lysa Churchley, attended Dec 2025: Fantastic to do, easy and very rewarding. Lovely fun friendly team. I’ll be back ️
  • 5/5 from Michelle Brady, attended Dec 2025: Loved this wood burning class. The whole event was set up perfectly, the host, the snacks, the instructions - everything was great Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Suzanne Perry, attended Dec 2025: What a fantastic time we had. The class was brilliant, well organised and taught. The facilities are just perfect. We had such a great bunch of people with us and yummy refreshments provided, this just made the day perfect. I will definitely be going back to try another class and definitely recommend going to a class for anyone, no matter what skill level. Just go and try it and have fun.
  • 5/5 from Charmaine Lamprecht, attended Dec 2025: First time trying woodburning and it was easier than i thought and super relaxing. As always, Rochelle shares her expertise generously and the classes are super fun!
  • 5/5 from Emma Higgins, attended Dec 2025: The teacher was very helpful and encouraging which made for a relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere. A lovely bundle of strangers each with amazing and unique ideas, nothing was too hard or discouraged. Thank you for a great afternoon
  • 5/5 from Sharon Newman, attended Dec 2025: Just completed the wood burning class. I went with 3 girl friends and we all really loved it....especially the bubbles and nibbles. Instructions were well presented and it was very well set out and organised. Instructor guided were needed but gave us all positive feedback!!! Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Payne, attended Nov 2025: Had an absolutely amazing experience doing the wood burning great teachers and amazing students all positive and very supportive
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Collective Obsessions
Collective Obsessions

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Collective Obsessions is a creative studio and community space in Balcatta, Perth, designed for people who want to try new things, make cool stuff, and surprise themselves. We're also proud 3 x Time SBA Award winners!
What started as a love of getting hands-on with creative mediums has grown into a colourful, welcoming studio offering workshops, open studio sessions, memberships and private events. We work across a range of mediums including resin, alcohol inks, water marbling, acrylic pouring, textured art and so much more.
More than anything, Collective Obsessions is about people. Our workshops are filled with first-timers, returning guests, and our beautiful creative tribe who make the studio feel like home.
If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative”, you’re exactly who we’re for.
We’re on a mission to…
Make creativity feel accessible, fun and safe.
We believe creativity isn’t about talent or experience - it’s about giving yourself permission to play.
Our mission is to create a space where people can slow down, switch off their busy brains, connect with others, and feel proud of what they make.
Whether you’re joining us for a one-off workshop or becoming part of our creative tribe, we want you to leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Our top tips for beginners is…
Don’t overthink it - just start.
You don’t need any experience, skills or artistic background. We’ll teach you the techniques, guide you step-by-step, and then encourage you to make it your own. The best pieces often come from experimenting, happy accidents and trusting your instincts.
There is no “right way” to create here.
You’ll leave our workshop feeling…
Proud, relaxed and slightly obsessed.
Most people walk in feeling unsure and walk out buzzing - with something beautiful in their hands and a new appreciation for their own creativity. Many leave already planning what they want to try next.
Meet the Team:
Rochelle - Owner
Raised by a creative dad and a crafty mum, Rochelle has had art running through her veins from day one. From charcoal sketches and fashion design to photography, creativity has always been her language.
These days, Rochelle pours her energy into art, nature-inspired wood pieces, flow art, and guiding others on their creative journeys. Her passion is contagious, her encouragement endless, and her favourite moment is watching someone realise, “OMG… I made that!”
Fuelled by laughter, ocean swims, studio time, and anything chocolate, Rochelle is your biggest creative cheerleader.
Meet Mean Boss – aka Jamie
Co-Founder & Artist
Affectionately known as Mean Boss (don’t be fooled - he’s a big softie), Jamie is drawn to the quirky, the unexpected, and the beautifully imperfect.
With roots in photography and a deep respect for nature and traditional craftsmanship, Jamie’s creative journey led him into timber, then expanded into charcoal, resin, acrylics, ink, graphite, and beyond. Always experimenting, always pushing boundaries, and often breaking things along the way (the okay kind).
Back in the studio, Jamie brings relaxed vibes, big ideas, and a little mischief to everything he creates.
That’s our story and we THANK you for reading and taking an interest.

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