Woodwork 101 Workshop

Learn the basics with a fundamental woodworking project - making a box.


North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre
4.9 (19)
Instagram followers 5k followers

6 hours Class size 1 to 15 guests    

  $220 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Making a box is the fundamental woodworking project. A basic box can be small and simple, like a keepsake box, a tissue box or a breadbox, or it can form the basis of larger projects such as cabinets, coffee tables or shelves.
In this hands-on woodworking workshop, you will use pre-machined pieces of timber and learn to:
  • Cut them to size by hand
  • Create traditional rebated joints
  • Fit the base and lid
  • Apply traditional, eco-friendly finishes
Using basic hand tools (easily available at any hardware store), you will gain practical skills to use in many future projects.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to:
  • Choose the right timber for your project
  • Cut, plane and sand for the best results
  • Make and apply beautiful, sustainable finishes
At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a personalised wooden box to use or gift to a loved one, along with the confidence to apply your new woodworking skills to future projects.
What you'll get
  • Understand the fundamentals of box-making in woodworking
  • Be able to use essential hand tools with confidence
  • Know how to select and prepare timber for woodworking projects
  • Learn techniques for creating strong, traditional joints
  • Gain experience in applying eco-friendly wood finishes
  • Take home a completed wooden box and the skills to build more
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for a workshop environment
  • Lunch (or enjoy a meal from one of the nearby cafes)
We will be using:
  • A hand saw
  • A mallet and chisel
  • Clamps
  • Traditional shellac
These will be supplied, but if you have your own tools, feel free to bring them.
Location

North Sydney, NSW

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North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre

4.9 (19)
Instagram followers 5k followers

North Sydney Community Centre (NSCC) is a dynamic, responsive and independent not-for-profit community organisation. Our programs and services foster social connection and wellbeing.
Our independence enables us to offer integral, varied and inclusive services to the local and wider community. We listen to community needs and interests and act responsively through our programming.
Our vision is to connect, care, collaborate and create.
2026-06-19 15:00:00
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