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Andrew Main

I'd like to thank Mark and Ben for giving the Sep 12/13 Introduction course such a positive vibe, pitching it at what appeared to me the right level of complexity. Like Goldilocks' porridge, they had to get the degree of difficulty "just right". Not too easy and not too complicated. Mark could run these + more

Maria Angelopoulos

Mark and Ben were great teachers. The class was very easy to follow and learned many new skills

Nigel Smith

Fantastic course for anyone that is starting out in woodworking. Well paced with achievable goals, I never felt rushed and all questions were patiently answered. Luke is a great teacher who can keep things moving along while keeping the atmosphere light hearted. The workshop is well equipped with plenty + more

Liz Friend

The course was really very good, Luke our teacher was excellent & a natural with a clear love for what he does. At no stage were any of us left behind & with varying skills we all produced a bench to be extremely proud of. Interesting, informative & fun, if you’re thinking about launching into woodwork + more

John Shovelan

Great atmosphere, terrific guidance, achievable goals, loads of new wood working and weaving skills, highly recommend it!

Kristie Okely

Great class with just a small group and lots of instruction and assistance. Tim and Mark great instructors.

Andrew Stewart

Fantastic course. Well run and Luke was great in sharing his knowledge. Highly recommend, especially if you are just starting or recommencing your woodworking journey.

Evie Smalley

Luke & Mitchel were awesome teachers and ensured everyone had time to finish the project (I was slower than most). I learnt some really valuable skills and I love my planter box now that I’ve sanded it all down, can’t wait to varnish it! :) Thanks guys! I hope to come back to the space again sometime soon.

Denise Moretti

It was a warm welcome into the studio and we all chose our spatula weapons for the class. As we worked on our pieces, the teachers were active in assisting with suggestions on how we could combat improvement. The 3 hours flew by with a wonderful vibe and relaxing music playing.

Marlene Rouhana

Loved the support and encouragement from both Mitch and Kazu. No project felt wrong. Thank you

Sim Shwen Lim (Ruth)

I learnt to make a picture frame and I am really happy with how it turned out. The teachers were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They walked around the class and made sure that everyone was on track. The class was small and fun.

Jonathan Frecker

Luke was a great instructor with a perfect mix of teaching the theory, demonstration, and helping out when needed. Came away with an incredibly professional looking piece of furniture as well!

Phoebe Vincent

Great class. If you think you could have a go at teaching yourself how to weave a chair seat forget it. There’s way more to it than you think - you need this class! Very good value, an enjoyable day, Luke’s knowledge and skills very generously shared and I’m looking forward to signing up for another course soon.

David Buckley

I learnt about solid hardwood timber lamination. I learnt the purpose & operation of a jointer, bench saw, thicknesser & band saw. I learnt about hardwood timber, the different methods of cutting logs, grain & figure. I learnt about workshop safety & awareness. I learnt about the safe & correct use of + more

Natalie Jenkins

What an amazing class and business. Making an absolutely gorgeous hard wood chopping board from pieces of recycled timber was so rewarding. Our instructor was so supportive and explained everything clearly so that we could mirror everything step of the process with ease and confidence. Thank you Amongst + more

Jonathan Perkins

Tim was awesome—Super clear instructions, very patient. Always willing to help but also stands back to let you do the work yourself. Really great teacher. Among the Trees was a great place to do it, I loved the concept of a whole shop purely made of tools and materials that would’ve gone to the tip.

Andrea Ehlers

Loved the 2 days building a side table and will be back to do more. I learnt a lot by 'getting on the tools' and found the experience really satisfying. I was really impressed with the table design that we were given - well ahead of my expectations - which added to the sense of pride in the outcome! + more

Claire

Went with a friend - both of us were complete beginners. We both had a great time. The instructors were very helpful. L We learnt a lot and had a lot of fun! I would like to do another one of their sessions.

Genevieve Thompson

2nd course we've done at "Among the Trees". Informative and patient teachers that guide you every step of the way. Fun day out and you get to take home your build. Will definately sign up for a 3rd course. Highly recommend!

Sophie Moore

It was a great laidback class. Very accessible use of unknown tools, with helpful and encouraging supervision. A great gateway to woodworking, I definitely now want to do more at home and come back for more complex classes.

Emma Vey-Cox

Wonderful class with really helpful teachers, great introduction to wood and how to use hand tools!

Tam Phan

I booked this class for my 9 year old son after he really enjoyed the kid's noughts and crosses class. My son loved this class, it was really hands on for him and he was able to have a lot of control over what materials he used and where he placed the blocks/logs etc so he really loved it. Not an issue + more

Scott Byrne

A great way to learn about how our gardens work and creating something special to keep them thriving.

Georgina Eldershaw

Ren was a great teacher, very patient and helpful. Learned some really good basic skills in upholstery. Has inspired me to go home and tackle some other projects.

Carolyn Trotter

Ren was a great teacher, so great to learn new skills and walk away with a 2 footstools.

Anna Richards

Fun and informative class, really pleased with how my spoon turned out. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to dip a toe in the water of woodworking

Ally Coutinho

Ren was great! He gave lots of tips and hands on help. I'm confident to do it on my own next time.

Karol Dlouhy

Enjoyed upholstery workshop so much. Ren was a great teacher, highly recommended for all levels.

Iva Bogdanova

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!

Richard Garner

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 + more

Peter Sullivan

For a birthday Teacher was fantastic, gave as much freedom or guidance as we desired Very relaxing atmosphere We loved everything

John Shovelan

It was a haven for the week where we used recycled timber and learnt wood working skills which both dated back to the middle ages. With Luke's knowledge and guidance we used these to create a grand work bench that will last another age. It was a wonderful experience.

Lindy Baker

The class was great, Shane is very knowledgeable and helpful and taught us all the process really well in a day! The only thing stopping me from French polishing any timber I have is time - maybe thankfully!! Nice class, nice process!

Nick Linsley

Shane ran a great class! He did a really good job of explaining and demonstrating the fundamentals of French Polishing. I feel like I have enough knowledge backed with a little bit of hands on experience to add this technique to my finishing skillset and learn more as I experiment with it.

Rocky Rozario

Shane was very good at introducing us to French Polishing and explaining the concepts. Teaching us how to fix problems - should we encounter them - was a bonus. Well structured and plenty of hands on experience - great course.

Carolyn Trotter

Shane is very knowledgeable, and his teaching style is relaxed and clear. His passion for French polishing is infectious. I left the course with a reminder of what I am capable of, and enthusiasm for a new way to enhance my woodworking projects.

Patrick Ryan

Mark from Canada is the da bomb! Knowledge, funny, Patient (with me), good dancer and a good human Have fun!

James Griffin

A really enjoyable and interesting day. Some solid new skills to take home and try out! Patient and engaging tutorial, well explained.

Rhiannon Garvey

Great class! Slow paced and the teacher made sure everyone understood the techniques.

Steve Hall

Great instructors, good wood working advice and a good day. Highly recommended. Thanks very much.

Eric Klein

What a great day! My wife and I did the basic woodworking course about making a picture frame. We bought our wedding photo and a 25 year anniversary photo to make a couple of matching frames. Luke was a great teacher, patient and full of knowledge and useful advice. What Harry doesn’t know about wood + more

Anitra Morgana

Thank you to Mark, Tim and Ren for your passion, patience and generosity in helping each of us turn an aspiration into reality. I loved the weekend, and am so thrilled to have my ‘Me Made’ chair in my home where I will see it everyday and remind myself what I can achieve. My Dad would have loved + more

Suzie Forell

Loved this course. Learned so much and with excellent guidance and support, made a fabulous chair. Thanks Tim, Mark and Wren. Totally recommend

Joanne Upton

So awesome... great instructors, brilliant space, learnt loads and am inspired to try more. Loved it!

Tanya Baily

I was interested to get a glimpse of what upholstery was about and gained a broader view than expected. Ren, our teacher, shared his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft, as well as managing an efficiently structured class. We learnt skills and tips as we completed making our stools, guided patiently + more

Linden Dryburgh

A wonderful day making the stool. A great teacher with Ren. Patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Jen Bradley

Fantastic class! Ren was a fabulous teacher, and a lovely group of people. Great way to do something creative and learn new skills.

Kate Dowling

Really enjoyed the class. The number of participants allowed sufficient 1:1 time with Luke our instructor, with lots of handy tips and tricks (or fixes!) along the way. A great experience and love what we were able to take away from the day in terms of new skills, experience and the finished stool. Highly recommend

Robert Bryce

It was a great day of starting to learn a new skill. It was a very physical day, I think I wove about 50 metres of cord! Lots of fun, great environment and Luke was an excellent and engaging teacher.

John Ruperto

No special occasion. How to weave a stool and the teacher was GREAT. Participants were very friendly and shared the experience. I liked the shed and all the interesting gear.