Try These Woodworking for Beginners Classes in Melbourne

If you’ve been looking for a new hobby in 2024, woodworking classes in Melbourne could be the perfect place for you! Learn how to design your own furniture for your home, carve a funky wooden spoon or even make personalised seal stamps—the choice is up to you. Simply pick your favourite woodworking class, come solo or bring your loved ones along, and get ready to learn new DIY skills with ease. The best part? These woodwork classes in Melbourne are beginner-friendly, which means anyone can join in on the fun. Come and find out more below!

Carve your own wooden spoon 

Try one of our most popular woodwork courses in Melbourne for beginners: spoon carving! This class is designed to take you on an exciting journey from being a beginner to creating your own unique kitchen utensil. Whether you're a newbie looking for a fun new hobby or someone interested in improving their woodworking skills, this class ticks all the right boxes. You'll first start with understanding the basic types of wood and the essential carving tools needed.

After getting familiar with safety tools and techniques, our friendly teacher will guide you through every step of carving your spoon, from selecting and preparing your piece of wood right down to sanding and oiling your finished product. At the end of it all, not only do you walk away with practical knowledge about woodworking but also a beautifully handcrafted wooden spoon to use everyday at home.

Design custom furniture for your home 

Head to a woodworking course and learn how to make your own custom furniture! From crafting a unique coffee table, designing a cosy reading nook, or building the perfect sit stool, designing custom furniture can be an exciting DIY project that allows you to express your creativity and tailor your living space to your precise needs and aesthetic preferences.

Plus, there's something incredibly satisfying about using furniture that you've created with your own hands. So why not give it a shot? No matter where you're starting from, with the right tools, materials, and a dash of enthusiasm, you can create unique pieces that add warmth and character to your home.

Looking for inspiration? Discover 7 DIY projects you can try at these woodworking classes in Melbourne!

Equip yourself with DIY woodworking skills 

Woodworking isn't just for men, women can also embrace this rewarding craft. Equipping yourself with DIY woodworking skills can start right here at a woodwork class in Melbourne! Bring your willingness and curiosity to learn, and meet your passionate teacher, who is eager to share their knowledge with you. Come and learn how to use common tools and be introduced to woodworking techniques like measuring and cutting timber. Then, start to make your own planter box. Your teacher will guide you through each step of the process, making you feel comfortable and confident in the studio. Who knows, by the end of the class, woodworking might just be your new favourite 2024 hobby!

Create your own personalised seal stamps

Take the opportunity to design and create your own personalised Hanko seal stamps in this woodworking workshop in Melbourne. Unleash your creativity as your teacher guides you step-by-step through the process, from initial concept to completed stamp. You'll learn how to carve your unique design into a piece of linoleum, producing a stamp that's truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for scrapbooking, card making or adding a personal touch to letters, these stamps are also great gifts! No previous experience is needed, just bring along your imagination and enthusiasm.

Take home a beautiful dovetail cut box

Want to take your woodworking skills to the next level? Visit our hand cut dovetail box course for beginners! Dovetails are interlocking joints that woodworkers have treasured for centuries due to their strength and aesthetic appeal. Our experienced teachers will help you learn three groups of dovetails for different types of furniture. Then on the last day, once you’ve learnt all the skills, it’s time to put them to the test by making your own dovetail cut box!