Heidelberg Heights, Melbourne

classes: Woodworking

5.0 (74)

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We are a small group of creative and passionate people who love to share the joy of making with others. We specialise in woodworking classes but also offer tiling, concrete and other mediums. We are housed in a light-filled 700 sqm factory in a leafy area of Heidelberg Heights Victoria with transport and coffee nearby. Our school of making has eight workbenches and access to state-of-the-art woodworking machinery and hand tools. The venue is also available for hire at an hourly rate for teachers who wish to conduct their own classes and manage their students.

Classes

Four Week Woodworking Course for Beginners

5.0 (54)

Runs regularly

Heidelberg Heights

1 to 8

$620 - $650

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Reviews

(74)

James de Soyza • Apr 2024

Had a wonderful time learning woodworks with the great team at Co-Craft. The teachers were very helpful and knowledgeable, would highly recommend if you would like to learn the basics of woodworking.

Ai Lin Ho • Mar 2024

Did this course to learn some new skills and safety precautions for some students I will be teaching.
People who ran the course were very friendly and approachable. They answered lots of questions and helped out.
Information was relevant and educational.
We started with some basic skills; chiselling, sawing, clamping, sand papering and accurate measurements with various tools. Then we moved on to starting our chopping board and parts for the table.
We used a router which i used to create little engraving that I'll add resin to and some machinery under close supervision so I felt safe and comfortable the entire time.
All safety gear was provided.
I would absolutely recommend this course, I had lots of fun and will be able to use some of my learning with my students. Not to mention, I have a few souvenirs.

Martin Davies • Feb 2024

Jason was really patient, and gave thorough explanations for everything. I learned some really practical tips and tricks which I’m really looking forward to applying in my projects.
Would definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in learning more about basic woodcraft.

Justine Melville • Feb 2024

Absolutely loved this class! The materials provided were of good quality and Daniella is an interesting and fun teacher. Each class is very hands on and got to use heaps of great equipment.
Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for an introduction to woodworking.

Georgie Foster • Feb 2024

Brett and the team at co-craft are great instructors and the course is perfect for both novices as well as those with a little experience.

You get to use a lot of different machinery and tools, which is great to get an and of what’s involved in the craft and how other projects might work.

Really supportive and fun. Would highly recommend!

Henry Huynh • Jan 2024

The woodworking class was very beginner friend and everyone was so helpful, I would highly recommend this class!

Pamela Cornwell • Dec 2023

both teachers were helpful flexible informative. easy to learn from. patient. will recommend to others. will take another class.

Dhanushka de Silva • Dec 2023

I truly enjoy the class where I learned a tone of stuff about woodwork and handling machines. The course was designed to deliver specific lessons about basic woodworking techniques and handling machinery. Also in-term of instructors both of them were amazing and they were so friendly and really helpful. I would totally recommend the class to beginner like me and I feel it’s good for the value.

Chris Evangelou • Dec 2023

Doing the Custom Furniture Making Course was a really great experience, and Brett's advice and help throughout the course was exceptional.
The piece of furniture I chose to make was a buffet/hutch - a way too ambitious project to finish in the six weeks.
Brett helped me plan how to best use my time in the workshop - completing the parts that I could sand and join at home. He spent time explaining and demonstrating any of the joints that I could make at home. Of course doing all the sanding at home. :( I hate sanding!
I can say that with Brett's help I feel very confident in finishing off the buffet at home.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more and work on their own project!

Sandeep Siddappa • Nov 2023

Fantastic classes, amazing facilitators who were not only patient and experienced but also willing to answer any questions. Sorry for hounding you with all the questions and greatly appreciate the skills you’ve passed with so much patience.

Melissa Co • Nov 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Had the best time with Daniella and the crew! They went through each step to make a beautiful cutting board/serving board and coffee table/stool. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a new skill or just want to give woodworking a go! No experience necessary! Lots of support and lots of hands on experience! The space was really conducive to learning too, with your own sets of tools and space! From using hand tools to using the machines, great overall experience!

Jason Wong • Nov 2023

Jason and Daniella were great and go through things in detail. Fun quick workshop to get you started in wood working.

Ishani Gunasekara • Oct 2023

Fantastic class! Teachers were patient and skilled, and created a supportive atmosphere to work at our own pace. Everything was provided, and we learned a lot over the 4 weeks (coming with no experience). Thoroughly engaging classes.

Clancy Riddiford • Oct 2023

Had a great time learning some new skills. Teachers were knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend.

Brett May • Oct 2023

Really loved the wood working course, I learnt a lot and was great to use all the machines that I would never otherwise get to use. The stool I made turned out better than I expected it would and I am very happy with it.
Daniella and Jason were great teachers, and were very patient with us beginners.

Jason J Witney • Sep 2023

Rally enjoyed the class, the guys teaching were great very informative and helpful. The venue was great, very spacious. all the tools/machines were all in very good condition.
Just knowing how the machines work and how to use the tools made the course worth the money but we as a bonus we got
To make a chopping board and a little coffee table from start to finish. It was great seeing the whole process from start yo finish.
and we got to take them home. I have already purchased some tools to try and replicate the coffee table but bigger.
I will be looking to contact them for possibly building my own design.
Great experience glad I did this.

Kendall Perkins • Sep 2023

Such a great experience! Teachers were full of handy hints and knowledge, and super easy to approach, they pack so much information and work into your 4 week class ! Highly recommend:)

Alex Webb • Sep 2023

Well paced lessons and some flexibility to start earlier or finish later to complete work. Able to work at own pace. Great to work with commercial equipment and get advice and insight from skilled instructors.
Instructors were friendly and professional. Looking forward to visiting the space again to work on personal projects. Would definitely recommend.

Richard Bolfo • Aug 2023

Thank you very much for a fantastic course. The teachers were very understanding and supportive. It was a great experience.

Darma Satgunasingam • Aug 2023

Great setup and teachers who were extremely patient and helpful. Really enjoyed the time there and learnt so much in the process.

Dugald McLachlan • Aug 2023

I've been wanting to do this course for months, my only regret is not doing it sooner. The instructors are very friendly and always happy to answer questions. Stoked with my coffee table and chopping board too.

Jo Cowan • Aug 2023

Fantastic teachers, great support, easy instructions, just good fun and you come home with a table!

Andrew Milesi • Jul 2023

Great and informative time really good machines and tools to use and all very exciting to see the work come together

Nicola Brown • Jul 2023

18 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

Daniella is a born teacher. She gives clear instructions and offers constructive suggestions without any pressure. Definitely coming back!

Yinn Lim • Jul 2023

The teachers were really knowledgeable, patient and helpful.
Quality materials and tools were provided.
Wish there was more time to complete all 3 projects that was on the agenda for the 4-week course! But I guess it is an attestation to the speed I work at!
I had such a sense of achievement when I completed the chopping board and coffee table. And I hope that I’ll have my own projects down the track that I can take to a co-working workshop to fulfil!
Great course! Highly recommended

Stephen Barrett • Jun 2023

Class was great. Very knowledgeable instructors, and our finished tables looked great. It gave me a good dose of confidence to use different tools and I've started doing far more handyman jobs around the house as a result. Thanks!

Rachael Eddy • Jun 2023

Learned a lot and teachers were clearly talented. Course didn't include all the advertised projects, or were different to what was advertised. I recommend a pen and paper to make your own notes.

Darcy Wilson • Jun 2023

Fantastic instructors - learned a lot, and left wanting to learn much more. Really enjoyed this course!

Stuart Haley • Jun 2023

Danielle was knowledgeable but the course was fast paced. It was a safe environment but not many tools available for the class. Good venue. More basic skills for joint types but practice makes perfect. Overall a good experience thanks
Stuart

Tania Allsopp • Jun 2023

Fantastic learning environment, amazing teachers. Small classes were perfect for a novice like me to become more confident using a wide variety of power tools. Thoroughly recommend!

Brian Donnelly • Jun 2023

Friendly, helpful trainers. Well organised. All materials supplied. Would love to do a further course to build upon the first course.

Ross Hutchins • May 2023

I’ve enjoyed the classes,and appreciate the assistance throughout by Jason and Daniela.
The tools and machinery have been fantastic.
The only deficiency perhaps is that we’ve tried to fit too much in on some nights.
The course has given me what I wanted and more.
I wonder if a further course is contemplated, or it is possible to use the facilities and instruction for projects privately,for appropriate fees of course.

Michael Maslen • May 2023

I had a fantastic teacher who took time to explain and demonstrate the various techniques and use of tools used during the course. The facility itself was ideal for learning and applying what we had learnt.

Anne Rodda • May 2023

Great teachers, easy to follow instructions realistic projects, good introduction to a wide variety of tools, joinings and processes.

Ashley Coleman-Bock • Apr 2023

Materials provided were really high quality hard woods - made the finiashed products so beautiful! Teacheers were great; really informative and supportive. The ratio is about 4 students to 1 teacher, so you get really customised and hands on support!
Thought that given the amount of teaching time and the number of things we made, this course is really great value for money and a great introduction for non-woodworkers into woodworking.

Nevin McClintock • Apr 2023

Great friendly knowledgeable instructors, top quality venue and tools/machines. Learnt quite a lot and was really enjoyable

Chris Lawson • Apr 2023

Really enjoyed the course. The teachers were great, really good explanations and demonstrations. They were also really approachable for help and created a great working environment.

Eyas Taifour • Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

This was definitely a course worth every penny. Straight to the point and an amazing practical introduction to woodworking.
Both instructors were amazing

Maryanne Ireland • Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Such a great class! Teachers were great, patient and thorough, we learnt to use the tools and equipment safely and came home impressing family and friends with what we made

Estelle Guthrie • Apr 2023

The teachers where great, venue and available tools and equipment where worth the money paid.
It was great to be able to make more than me project over the 5 weeks. Thank you for teaching me some great skills.

Felix Kimber • Apr 2023

This was a fantastic experience. Jason was an excellent teacher who you could tell was very skilled in his craft.
I really enjoyed my five week course, and was very proud of what I learnt in that time. I’d love for there to be another class I can enroll in in the future.

Niranjan Thomas • Apr 2023

Having a small group really help the instructors give attention to everyone and help individuals where it was needed

Alekszandra Hitik • Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I was an absolute beginner and not very handy at all and this class was awesome. I enjoyed all of it. Very helpful teachers, lots of patience to answer all my questions and explain it all over again if something was a bit more tricky to get from the first time. I end up with a beautiful coffee table that I feel very proud of ❤️

Marnie Newton • Mar 2023

Venue was great, clean and large with each student getting their own space to work. Parking was also very easy.

Teachers were patient, clear and allowed you to try everything. Alot was learnt and the outcomes from the classes were amazing.

Would love to continue here if there are any additional next level classes created.

Carol Coulson • Feb 2023

The course was well run,all materials supplied and the teachers were wonderful and really helpful. I would recommend the course to others.

Katherine Jennings • Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Great experience, as a beginner to woodworking Brett provided guidance & patience. Workshop venue is well fitted out, I learnt a lot about the machines, tools, wood types & after 10 weeks I had new skills after making a coffee table, bookcase & chopping boards.

Noel Gallagher • Dec 2022

Brilliant teachers, excellent facilities, fantastic experience. I couldn’t believe I actually made a table at the end.

Laura Hennessy • Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Brett and Daniella are awesome teachers - they are super helpful and approachable but also give you the space to learn things at your own pace. The workspace is really impressive, with heaps of tools. Materials provided for the table-making were really nice. I think the experience is definitely good value for money due to the amount of learning and the fun environment. I also really enjoyed the second half of the course, where we could make a piece of furniture we designed ourselves. I have already recommended this course to multiple people as it's so unique and a great way to spend a few hours mid-week. 10/10 rating!

Lesleigh Baker • Dec 2022

Great teachers, good venue with good range of equipment. Enjoyed the class very much and would recommend this course.

Nicola Brown • Dec 2022

18 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

I loved this course. I had never done any woodworking before. Brett and Daniela are fantastic instructors. They explained every step in detail and were always on-hand to re-explain or re-demonstrate if necessary. I am looking forward to the next course offered.

Sirui Ye • Oct 2022

Very useful class for beginners. Brett is so nice. Highly recommend! Hope more people can join the class.

Paul Fry • Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I really enjoyed the course!

I liked how well structured it was & felt like everyone came out of it confidently about how to use all of the tools unassisted.

Instructor: I liked Brett as an instructor, he knew when people needed instruction and when to let people have a go at something on their own.

Venue: big! And well equipped. The workbench setup & tools available were great.

Value for money: My objective was to come out of the course with:
* A confidence in how to use all of the machinery (safely) unassisted - achieved
* Develop an understanding of common approaches/designs used in making furniture - achieved.

I'd strongly recommend this course to others.

Cooper Edwards • Sep 2022

Fantastic course, I am recommending it to everyone I meet who talks about getting into woodwork. I'm sad that it's over, I might come back soon. Great teacher, easy and relaxed learning environment. No egos too, everyone feels welcome and included.

Gemma Leombruni • Sep 2022

Enjoyed the entire process, learning and using the equipment and tools.
Brett and Karl are knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions.
Loved making the three items, especially seeing the end product.

Mairead Greaney • Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great course! Very friendly and helpful teachers. Procedures were explained clearly and we were shown how to use the equipment with safety in mind. Made some lovely pieces of furniture

Will Sutherland • Aug 2022

I’m honestly shocked at how amazingly everyone’s tables turned out. For a group of beginners we all walked away with great tables. Bret was fantastic and made everything really accessible.

Emma Beilharz • Aug 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended

I thoroughly enjoyed this short course and am so happy with my finished product! It was a great intro to woodworking and using power tools.

Angie Karanikolopoulos • Jul 2022

The set-up Brett has with the school is great and Carl is a fantastic teacher. He is very patient and knowledgeable. It was a great experience and I came away learning a lot of new skills and with a new coffee table to enjoy at the end of it. Well worth the money for a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend it if you have an interest in woodworking.

Jerry Zoumis • Jun 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This workshop is perfect for anyone with little or no previous woodworking experience. Brett is a great teacher with lots of knowledge. I'm very happy with my little table.

Suhail Ullal • Jun 2022

Great class for someone looking to introduce themselves to woodworking. We were taught various techniques through building an actual coffee table. Learnt how to mill wood; create panels; glue; sand; joint with dominos; use the table saw, planer, jointer, drum sander; and finish.

Brett is a fantastic teacher to learn from, the class size was small and the teaching environment & equipment were ace.

Emma Morris • Jun 2022

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews

All the staff at Co Craft are amazing, I found this course incredibly engaging and fun, plus I got a giant shoe rack out of it!

Marion Steel • May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

A great start to the course and Brett built our confidence with all the equipment

Steve Pettitt • May 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended

Excellent class. The teacher (Michael) and general atmosphere is extremely welcoming & not at all intimidating to novices like myself.
Michael was a great teacher: knowledgeable, relaxed, patient, & a clear communicator.
On top of all that, we made a bread board, planing board, & propagating stand out of some beautiful reclaimed timber & learnt some new skills along the way.
I will be back & would highly recommend this class to any other novices out there.

Michael Payne • May 2022

This course is ideal for anyone who would like to learn the basics of woodworking by making a project such as a small coffee or occasional table, or bookshelf.

After making a sketch of their project, the course teaches how to use power tools, sanding, glueing and oiling to produce their project

Luella Smedley • May 2022

Lots of fun, maybe a bit pricey but worth it for the experience and skills!

Jennifer Green • May 2022

The teachers are very experienced in woodworking and provide excellent training and knowledge. I am new to woodworking and have gained both knowledge and confidence over time and I always look forward to the next lesson. I have learnt to use lots of fun woodworking equipment that I can utilize for home use. This is a great class.
from Jenni

Noall Henry • Apr 2022

Teacher Was great excellent at explaining things. Very helpful on related aspects like tool maintenance.
Probably need a couple of sets of some tools especially for larger groups.

Rodrigo Martell • Mar 2022

The facilities and instruction at Co-Craft are phenomenal. Approachable, considerate and knowledgeable, the instructors will take you from any level in woodworking to the next level in no time. Highly recommended. Well worth the money

Adam Hart • Feb 2022

I signed up for the introductory 4 week course, which consisted of four weekly 4 hour sessions. Instructor Michael really knew his stuff and was able to guide us to successfully completing our individual projects. The workshop is large and well set up with commercial quality equipment. Amenities were basic but adequate.
Highly recommended for beginners to intermediate skill levels.

Georgia King • Feb 2022

This class was fantastic! I didn’t think I would be able to make a whole piece of furniture in four weeks despite NEVER having picked up a plank of wood in my life, but I did it! They really throw you right into the deep end from the first day, so come prepared with an idea of what you want to make; if you spend half of the first class working it out like me, you’ll fall behind. I am super inspired and empowered to learn more now, and have the skills to keep woodworking. (Also, ladies: I was the only woman in the class, and the gents made me feel very welcome. Not a bro-y workshop at all.)

Richard Smith • Feb 2022

A fabulous course. Brett and Michael gave clear instructions and great support in developing skills in the machine use and in woodworking techniques. I recommend the course highly.

Elanor Menzel • Dec 2021

The class was fun and informative, the equipment was easy to use and all the details of the process were well explained. The teacher was lovely and I had plenty of input on my design and the final product is perfect.

Emma Morris • Dec 2021

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews

Brett is so knowledgeable and friendly! I love the workshops at Co Craft! Today we made bowls, I got to use all sorts of handheld power tools, which was really fun, and my bowls look great! I’m looking forward to my next class here :)

Emma Morris • Dec 2021

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews

This class was fantastic! I feel so experienced now! I started the class thinking “there’s no way this will take 5 hours” and it wasn’t until about 4 hours in that I noticed what the time was! It had flown by

Co-Craft

location_on Heidelberg Heights, Melbourne

local_activity classes: Woodworking

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Heidelberg Heights, Melbourne

classes: Woodworking