Brisbane

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Craft

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Woodworking

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Kid Friendly

Comfort Bird Carving Workshop

Learn how to carve a wooden comfort bird in Moreton Bay!

Black Wattle Woodshop

5.0 (2)

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3 hours

5 to 10

$100 (or 4 payments of $25 via- Afterpay)

Brisbane

•

Craft

•

Woodworking

•

Kid Friendly

What you'll do

Discover the art of comfort bird carving in this hands-on workshop in Moreton Bay!

Learn how to create your own little bird that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, providing comfort and peace whenever you need it.

Led by Catie, an experienced woodworker, this class will teach you the traditional carving techniques using specialised knives.

In this workshop, you will:

Explore the selection and safety of carving tools
Learn different carving techniques to bring your bird to life
Understand the features of timber, including grain direction
Gain insights into tool maintenance for optimal carving
Explore finishing techniques, including sanding or a textured finish

By the end of the class, take home your very own handmade bird, crafted with love and care.

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Knowledge required

This is a beginner-friendly class, no carving experience is needed.

What you'll get

A comfort bird they hand carved.
All necessary tools and materials, including sharpened tools and timber, are included in the cost.

What to bring

Please come dressed in comfortable clothes that you won't mind getting dirty, as you will be covered in little wood shavings throughout the class.

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Newport, QLD

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

Your teacher

Black Wattle Woodshop

5.0 (2)

Creating wooden homewares using sustainably sourced timber is our passion. Here at Black Wattle Woodshop we use traditional carving tools to create bespoke wooden spoons and homewares.

Our love of woodworking was sparked during a camping trip, while carving a spoon from a fallen black wattle tree. Using a pocket knife and a hook knife, each of us carved a spoon from the greenwood. This took both Steve back to woodworking classes at school, and some very fond memories. Not long after returning from that trip, he built his own workbench and started collecting tools. Shelves to create a small workshop followed. Catie then found the courage to build her own bench, her first ever build and one she is still proud of today. Their woodworking has taken them in different directions, but they both agree, sustainability is the driver for all projects.

The timber used is sourced from sustainably forestry, small pieces which are usually unusable by furniture makers or from fallen trees. Wherever possible, we will use secondhand tools rather than buying new.

Catie, our workshop teacher is a qualified Secondary Science Teacher. She has combined her love of teaching and woodworking to create workshops in hand carving.