Sereena Low • Attended Nov 2026



Everything you need to know on how to get started on spoon carving! Darren was extremely patient and knowledgeable

Sharon Mason • Attended Nov 2026



Darren was a great teacher and made the class most enjoyable. He was very good at demonstrating techniques and helpful when needed. Recommend class for a fun day.


Bradley Turner • Attended Oct 2026



The Steam Bent Shaker Box course was fantastic! Eliza was very knowledgeable and adjusted for all ability levels. As an experienced woodworker I still felt challenged and learnt a few new tricks.

Woodworking Course: Steam Bent Shaker Box review by Bradley Turner - Sydney

Kavey Fung • Attended Oct 2026



Eliza was really thorough and clear with her demonstrations and gave us enough time between explanations that I didn't find myself waiting around for different stations to clear up. I learnt a lot about my own woodworking capabilities and also my shortcomings to I know here can improve in my future projects.
I like the size of the class and the bits of information about wood and wood working that Eliza talked about and why we should or shouldn't use certain tools. There was always a way to fix a mistake and I like that we were able to keep practising the skills we learnt at least two or three times. Anne was also really great answering our questions when we needed too!
Everyone was really friendly to chat to and encouraging throughout the day.

Mark Reilly • Attended Oct 2026



Anne, assited by Eliza, put on a great course. I learnt more than I was anticipating and enjoyed the atmosphere and cameraderie in the room. Both were very helpful in ironing out difficulties I was having and supporting my efforts to creat something unique. When I say I, really it is more broadly 'we', since Anne and Eliza continually moved round the room admiring, assisting and encouraging all attendees, each with different background from beginner through to skilled users of the equpment.
A great course and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to gain new skills, brush up on old ones or just meet new and interesting people in the pursuit of the same endeavour..

Sam Pemberton • Attended Oct 2026



Good class size, plenty of interaction with the knowledgable and friendly instructors, course was paced well to get through the various skills without rushing. I picked up plenty of foundational skills that will be transferable to other types of project.

Dan Austin • Attended Oct 2026



Tips on how to use the tools correctly and how to assemble the box without mechanical
assistance

Melissa Neilsen-Gerber • Attended Sep 2026



Great 2 days, I learned so much and the teachers were excellent! Highly recommend.

Doug Henry • Attended Sep 2026



I really enjoyed the class. Eliza & Nick were fantastic instructors; very engaged, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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.

Kavey Fung • Attended Sep 2026



Really loved learning a new skill as an adult in a more intimate space with great teachers - Michael is so lovely as is Rob. I liked learning in a classroom space which we often forget as adults.
I really enjoyed that we could practise the skills by going through the process three times to get three finished boxes. It got me used to becoming more familiar and confident with using the tools.

Hamish Russell • Attended Sep 2026



Very enjoyable course. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and teachers. Darren and Eliza provide a good balance between teaching, support and ample opportunity for practising the skills. As well as the joining techniques I learnt techniques to improve measuring and sawing etc. Good opportunity to use a variety of hand tools.

Grant Porter • Attended Sep 2026



Excellent experience and learnt lots. Good pace and well presented. Friendly people and great equipment on site to practice with.

Alison Quodling • Attended Sep 2026



This was a wonderful introduction to joinery. As a complete beginner I found the course and atmosphere welcoming and encouraging. Eliza and Darren are knowledgeable and great instructors accommodating a range of levels in our class. I was impressed with the techniques we covered and learnt a lot, that could be applied to a range of projects.

Andrew Durran • Attended Sep 2026

This was Andrew's second time doing this class



Loved it - each course I do is inspiring and builds confidence to try new techniques. Thanks again Simon.

Brent Gerstle • Attended Sep 2026



Outstanding teacher and communicator (Paul Young), very well setup workshop, all relevant equipment and some surprise bonuses in being able to take the cutting stand and saw at a very reasonable price. Overall it was demanding and enriching and I’m very pleased I did it.

Adrian de Giovanni • Attended Aug 2026



Excellent class! Teaching was great, equipment was great and I was pleased with what I created. Have already recommended it to others!

Iain McCall • Attended Aug 2026



Great introduction to wood turning with great instruction on tool techniques and lots of hands on turning to practice and make things to hone your newfound skills. Simon had great way of encouraging and correcting ensuing and “faults” become part of the final design. Great intro


Lucy Sharman • Attended Aug 2026



Fantastic class. I learnt so much and Eliza and Anne were so knowledgeable and wonderful teachers. Highly recommend!

John Donnelly • Attended Aug 2026

This was John's second time doing this class



Always a great event when you can talk directly to the manufacturer. Marco is very informative. I learnt that every headstock and every tailstock are a one off-no mixing and matching allowed. Great to know.
VicMarcs are extremely well engineered.
Cheers John Donnelly

Nic Bishara • Attended Aug 2026



Well done Dan! Great session. Excellent process of showing us how, doing it with us and then letting us do it for ourselves.
I’d highly recommend this workshop for all.
Thanks again
Regards Nic

Woodturning Class: Intro to Pen Turning - Marrickville review by Nic Bishara - Sydney

Tony Mangioni • Attended Aug 2026



I’ve just officially kicked off my woodturning journey, starting with a course on crafting pens from Australian timber.
The structure was spot on: David demonstrated each step first, then let us loose on the lathes under his watchful eye. Whenever a step was critical—or potentially project-ruining—he made sure to repeat it a couple of times, which my nervous hands deeply appreciated.
The vibe was super relaxed, shared with a small group of folks from all walks of life, all united by a sudden, intense desire to make sharp tools turn wood into shiny cylinders. By the end of the day, we didn't just leave with shiny new pens; we actually walked away with the confidence and know-how to keep going on our own.
David was an absolute gem of an instructor. Learning the craft from a master who has made over 25, 000 pens is equal parts inspiring and intimidating—mostly because it means he’s made 24, 999 more mistakes than I have, and survived them all! It was a fantastic day, and I'm officially hooked.


Paul Royal • Attended Aug 2026



David was great, explained the process well and was very friendly. Would recommend this course.

Steve Farr • Attended Aug 2026

This was Steve's second time doing this class



Vicmarc introduction and Q&A
Lots of great information from Chris and Marco, everyone a gem.
Both Marco and Chris were hungry for our questions and spent time answering and giving us ideas and machine setup and maintenance tips
The attendees I believe got a great deal in short space of time in a friendly and open atmosphere
Chris and Marco’s way of providing loads of useful advice on such a great Australian product

Chris Falvey • Attended Aug 2026

This was Chris's second time doing this class



Great session. Thanks for your time Marco. No question too obscure, too technical or obtuse. All answered in a manner straightforward, friendly. A great opportunity to share information. David did an excellent job of directing traffic. This session was a real ‘value add’ from Timberbits.

Nicole Kaiyan • Attended Aug 2026



a great chance to ask those things about a lathe that you've been wondering about & how the delivery guy is going to manage your lathe down the steep driveway!

Chris Cruden • Attended Aug 2026



Excellent information session, all my questions answered…..plus information from questions by others. I was also able to see potential future purchases (lathes, chucks etc). The presenters were most helpful.

Simone Sietsma • Attended Aug 2026



Really loved this course, the trainers were great and I learned a lot. wide range of tools to use and great tips

Woodcarving Class: Spoon Carving review by Simone Sietsma - Sydney

Georgina Christodoulou • Attended Aug 2026



The instructors were great with lots of tips and willing to assist throughout the process.
Great to have a finished product by the end of the lesson!

Camelia Caffin • Attended Aug 2026



so cool and very beginner friendly!

Woodcarving Class: Spoon Carving review by Camelia Caffin - Sydney

David Baldwin • Attended Aug 2026



Daniel and Mitch were very good in keeping an eye on everyone and giving pointers where needed, enjoyed the day.

Woodcarving Class: Spoon Carving review by David Baldwin - Sydney

Brian Eggert • Attended May 2026



It was great to gain experience on a couple of hand tools that I had not previously used, and to do so under Michael's expert supervision. The time was both productive and fun!

Intro Woodworking Course: Make a Small Box or Cabinet review by Brian Eggert - Sydney

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!

Stephanie Flinn • Attended Jun 2026



A great course. Taken slowly so easy to keep up without pressure. Learning new skills to take home to use on other projects is a benefit of the course, in addition to the boxes made over the two days. Eliza is a very knowledgeable teacher.

Luciano Pacheco • Attended Apr 2026



Woodworking machinery is something that I find a bit scary because of the powerful machines. This course was a great way to familiazire with these machines and learn how to operate them safely.
The course has a great progression from simple projects, cutting boards to more evolved pieces like the knife block and the saw horse.
Flynn, our instructor, encourages us to work independently after the initial induction on the machines, I really loved this aspect.
The classes finished last week and I miss it already, I want more.


Sergio Guidi • Attended Apr 2026



My second course here, after the handtools one and I loved every moment of it!

Pearly Ling • Attended Jun 2026



Excellent way to spend a day on the weekend doing something very different and surprisingly relaxing.
Darren and Dave are fantastic teachers and we all got there in the end.

Eduardo Pimenta • Attended May 2026



The sessions were hands-on with plenty of time to practice with the tools. Michael has a nice and calm manner that make students comfortable to learn and ask questions.

Jainendra Dixit • Attended Jun 2026



Another amazing Saturday with the best woodworking teaches Darren and David. They make the things so easy and doable!! Very refreshing workshop promoting kumiko techniques…

Beginner Woodworking Class: Learn the Art of Kumiko review by Jainendra Dixit - Sydney

Suzy Domingues • Attended Jun 2026



Great class and new skill’s learnt. Teacher was amazing when my angles got mixed up. Result something I thought I would never do.

Ian Montague • Attended Jun 2026



I really enjoyed today's "learn the art of Kumiko", everything was really well set up to get us started.
There are some tricky things to master when doing Kumiko work, and with what I learnt today feel confidant to take on a more involved project.

Jennifer Taylor • Attended Jun 2026



Enjoyable first experience of Kumiko. Great instructors who helped without doing it for you, managed well with students who were different abilities and speed. Atmosphere was positive and encouraging. Good to learn skills that I think I will be able to continue with and develop on my own.

Bernard Orenstein • Attended May 2026

This was Bernard's second time doing this class



Simon is such an excellent & experienced demonstrator and teacher. I was very proud of my pieces that I took home.


Ian Cleaver • Attended May 2026



Fantastic course, learnt new skills and refined old ones. Simon is such a passionate and patient teacher.
Highly recommend any course run with Simon

Anthony Small • Attended May 2026



Like any class it always come down to the teacher. I attended with the main objective to rectify the bad habits I had picked up along the way and Simon addressed them all, discretely and professionally. I thoroughly enjoyed the two days.
BTW, the bowls came up a treat too.

Rodrigo Aburto • Attended May 2026



Great class, really enjoyed it. David is a great teacher; I'm super happy with my work. 100% recommend


Andrew Leslie • Attended May 2026



Learnt how to make these beautiful lamps using bandsaws, routers, table saws etc getting consistent cuts with jigs. Learnt a lot!

Beginner Woodworking Class: Machine Cut Joints review by Andrew Leslie - Sydney

Janette Evans • Attended May 2026



What a great class to use all sorts of machines e.g table saws, band saws and routers, belt sanders and even a domino machine. Excellent tuition with David and Elisa and you leave with a beautiful Japanese lantern great course. Love my lantern thank you

Nathan Keefe • Attended May 2026



Another great course by the Wood Academy. David is a great teacher, very free with his knowledge. Excellent equipment and tools available, as always. This course shows great use of jigs on the table saw and bandsaw.

Wilhelmus (Wim) Steemers • Attended Apr 2026



Learned so much and was great fun! Teachers were great and the facility fantastic. Would certainly recommend!
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