Introduction to Whittling Workshop

Recent reviews of Introduction to Whittling Workshop

• 5/5 from Iva Bogdanova, attended Jul 2026: Loved the Whittling class with Nick! Everything was really well prepared, from all the tools to the written references to the super thoughtful guidance provided by Nick throughout the class. I am definitely now hooked to wood carving!
• 5/5 from Richard Garner, attended Jul 2026: Very relaxed and enjoyable class. It is fairly open-ended with a workshop feel: you're given a bunch of options, and a run down of the key things you need to know, then you can choose your path, try out different approaches and different tools, and see where you get to. Nick was a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge to share, and very good at ensuring that everyone in the class got the support they needed. No prior knowledge or experience needed. Recommended!
• 5/5 from Peter Sullivan, attended Jul 2026: For a birthday Teacher was fantastic, gave as much freedom or guidance as we desired Very relaxing atmosphere We loved everything
• 5/5 from Sarah Brighton-Hall, attended May 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed this class! My friend and I had an awesome time, got to learn something new in an encouraging and supportive environment, and our instructor Nick was just awesome - very knowledgeable, helpful, and adjusted beautifully to everyone’s learning styles and how much support each person needed. Would recommend this class to everyone.
• 5/5 from Anne Jackson, attended Mar 2026: I really enjoyed Nick’s whittling class. We ranged from complete novices to a carpenter, and he was really good at answering all levels of questions. I really surprised myself and ended up whittling a dog that actually looks like a dog! Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Matt Stanton, attended Mar 2026: Nick is a fantastic instructor. Very patient and knowledgeable with easy to follow instructions..
• 5/5 from Merinda Puz, attended Jan 2026: Great workshop! Luke was clear with instructions and was always available to help people out regardless of how far along they were in the process. He also gave us some great recommendations on tools and materials if we wanted to continue to practice at home.
• 5/5 from Claire Sullivan, attended Jan 2026: I loved this class. Our teacher, Nick, was great - easy going, clear, very talented and really informative and supportive throughout the workshop. It was immense fun and I'm already excited about continuing whittling on my own. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Justin Knife, attended Jan 2026: Nick was fantastic! Took us through safety and technique, then personalised guidance making our first animal figure. A wonderful day, thank you.
• 5/5 from Julia Robinson, attended Nov 2025: Excellent class, loads of fun. Plenty of useful feedback from the teacher, with handy tips and positive reinforcement
• 5/5 from Georgia Delaportas, attended Nov 2025: Nick was an amazing teacher, we had such a fun experience!
• 5/5 from Malcolm Roe, attended Oct 2025: Had great day, the teacher Nick, was very informative and gave a lot of support
• 4/5 from Kathy Hons, attended Oct 2025: The class was an excellent introduction to whittling for complete novices. Nick gave us a good explantation of safety and equipment needed, and provided individual support and encouragement. I look forward to continuing to practise this craft on my own to develop further skill.
• 5/5 from Sasha Joura, attended Aug 2025: The whittling venue at Marrickville was great - easy to get to and plenty of space for all the class participants. Instruction provided to the group by our teacher Nick was clear and to the point, and then was tailored to each participant as we progressed at our own pace. There was a choice of what carving to begin with, and options were given for finishing as well. A very relaxing Sunday activity!
• 5/5 from Aswin Ratheesh, attended Aug 2025: Nick was fantastic with a flexible, individual approach. Fun way to get started on a hobby!
• 5/5 from Imogen Cosby, attended Aug 2025: The teacher was great, and I learnt a new skill that I will definitely use in future. The techniques were taught really clearly and I received as much help as I needed. Super happy with the animal I made as well as the whole experience!
• 5/5 from Victoria Palmer, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic teacher! Very relaxed and informative!
• 5/5 from Emily Ng, attended Jul 2025: Super fun class, 5 hours flew by and I would have happily kept going. Nick was an awesome teacher. He was knowledgeable and calm and never got tired of reassuring us that we had not completely messed up our pieces. I loved that the class was small so we got 1-on-1 assistance from Nick whenever we needed. The wood and starting pieces provided were easy to pick up and use and I was pretty happy with my final piece. The workshop does get quite cold as the door stays open so make sure you bring a warm jacket! Overall, super fun experience. I could definitely see myself picking this up as a hobby!
• 5/5 from Samantha Tse, attended Jul 2025: Nick was attentive detailed and encouraging with different choices and explorations in whittling, choosing between a womabt a dog the wood type the carving style the knife style etc
• 5/5 from John Hayes, attended Jul 2025: Fun course, great instructor. Nick spent time with everyone and gave practical demonstrations of what to do (he must have a lot of partly completed animals at different stages of being carved so he can demonstrate what to do for different parts of the animal) Hint: start with the softwood, the rosewood looks nice but it's harder and more difficult to carve.
• 5/5 from Kristen Dibbs, attended Jun 2025: My first whittling class today, Sat 28 June. This was an excellent class, very well prepared with information and materials. The pace was just right, all students seemed to be doing very well and pleased with their efforts. The teacher did a great job, and individual attention was freely given as required. Plenty of take home blanks available to purchase and continue the fun. I was very happy with my results. Thank you to my teacher. Kristen
• 5/5 from Paul Ryan, attended Jun 2025: Nick was super clear in his teaching, and the projects we started with appropriate for my low level of confidence and skill.
• 5/5 from K Beno, attended Mar 2025: This was a great class. The teacher Nick was patient and encouraging; he made sure that everyone had plenty of support to whittle. I enjoyed the class and am keen to keep whittling. There were different types of wood to try out and different knives and overall, it was a very positive experience.
• 5/5 from Chris Armstrong, attended Mar 2025: The whittling class was great. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. Our instructor was great. He was very positive and patient, allowing us to work at our own pace. I recommend it.
• 5/5 from Amanda Deacon, attended Mar 2025: This was a fantastic course, and Nick was a wonderful instructor. He explained the tools and techniques very clearly, and gave a lot of one-on-one help all day. The group vibe was relaxed and friendly. I would definitely recommend this class to everyone!! The introductory animal for carving was a wombat, which I thought was a great choice by Nick. Wombats are naturally chunky animals, so our carvings all looked cute at each stage of development. There was also the option to carve other animals (or objects) at a variety of sizes from two or three different types of wood. There are some nice cafes nearby, but I'd advise people to pack a lunch if they'd like to eat something substantial without having to take too much time away to buy a lunch. Really amazing workshop, thank you Nick and the ATT team :)
• 5/5 from Tahnee Barnes, attended Feb 2025: My partner and I recently attended a wood whittling class, and we absolutely loved it! From start to finish, the experience was engaging and enjoyable. Nick, the instructor, was phenomenal—10 out of 10! He was patient, knowledgeable, and really took the time to explain the techniques clearly. His passion for wood whittling made the class even more enjoyable, and we both felt encouraged throughout. We left feeling proud of our creations and excited to continue learning. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to try something new or hone their skills!
• 5/5 from Adrienne Zinn, attended Feb 2025: Teacher was fantastic, a professional, friendly helpful and engaging. I loved the relaxed vibe, sitting in a circle, carving away with the fans going. It was a great introduction class and I carved the wombat which ended up looking more like a rabbit haha. Took too much off the ears I think. I’m so excited for the carving your own mushrooms which will hopefully be added to the timetable soon.
• 5/5 from Bruce Cech, attended Feb 2025: The teacher (Nick) was fantastic. Warm, friendly, extremely helpful. Having whittled previously you were shown all the basic skills you needed to carve a small animal (I chose to do a wombat). This was a fantastic course, I would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in getting started
• 5/5 from Christine Taouk, attended Feb 2025: Great class, great teacher, highly recommend.
• 5/5 from David Turnbull, attended Dec 2024: I've been wanting to try whittling for a while now and it turns out I love it. Nick is an excellent teacher and there's a fun range of projects to work on. (You can also go off the beaten bath if you want and Nick will help you all the same.)
• 5/5 from India Boyton, attended Dec 2024: Great class :)
• 5/5 from Natalie Tran, attended Dec 2024: An awesome time! Our teacher was lovely and the class atmosphere was sweet and relaxing. Me and my partner whittled a wombat each and we adore them a ton.
• 5/5 from Simon Terry, attended Dec 2024: The whole team enjoyed the class - quite a few of the team buying whittling kits this week. thankyou very much!
• 5/5 from James Anvia, attended Jul 2024: Its interesting fun exciting but tiring g had to walk around teacher helped. A really good teacher...really made it fun
• 5/5 from Amy Hart, attended Jul 2024: I loved every minute of this class. Nick is a great whittling instructor and the class was a lot of fun. I’d definitely do it again and am looking forward to apply my new skills at home in the meantime.
• 5/5 from Drew Anderson, attended Jul 2024: The class was relaxed and informative, the instructor was helpful. I would do another class at Among the Trees.
• 5/5 from Cherie Brindley, attended Jul 2024: This was such an enjoyable course! Nick is a wonderful teacher and the class size was perfect to get one on one help
• 5/5 from Linda Blair, attended Apr 2024: Really enjoyable day. Nick was a great teacher and I look forward to doing more carving.