Woodworking Foundations Class: Tool School

Recent reviews of Woodworking Foundations Class: Tool School

• 5/5 from Leonie Bilgnaut, attended Aug 2026: I absolutely loved this course. I came away feeling inspired and proud of myself for learning something completely new. Katie is a wonderful teacher.
• 5/5 from Sandra Parkin, attended Aug 2026: Katie was very informative but in terms we could understand. We used several different power tools and the different ways they could be used. We all made a pine box to take home with the new skills we had learnt. Very exciting
• 5/5 from Paula Mazzocato, attended Jul 2026: Great class for learning basic skills - relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and Katie is open to all questions. Nice to come away with something you've made yourself. Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Margaret Miller, attended Jul 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, Katie's is an excellent teacher & inspiring. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Suzi Archer, attended Jul 2026: The class was small, which was great as it left lots of room and time for questions and discussions. Safety was a focus which was excellent, and everyone was able to do what they were comfortable with. The box we made was very sturdy, and I was more pleased with the result then I expected! Have definitely got ideas and schemes planning for what I can achieve myself now, with a definite tool shopping list
• 5/5 from Gillian Asquith, attended Jun 2026: Today I attended a woodwork foundation workshop, I learned about carpentry tools and how to use them. The class was brilliant, the teacher was amazing, I loved it!! It was an all-female class which was great. Such a fun day learning new skills and having a go. The teacher, Katie, made everyone feel welcome and comfortable using the equipment. We created box to take home using different methods to make it. I would highly recommend this workshop!
• 5/5 from Cath Parker, attended Jun 2026: Great tool intro workshop with Katie. We all made a neat little box to take home. Lots of one on one tuition within a small class of 3. Nicely paced with plenty of time for questions and morning tea. Overall a very positive experience. Would definitely do another workshop.
• 5/5 from Sarah Witchell, attended Jun 2026: The instructions were easy to follow, the class was super fun and I had my own box to take away, highly recommend
• 5/5 from Cybele Plywasky, attended Jun 2026: Balanced instruction fully focused on learning skills and safety but also leaving with a finished product. Very inclusive- I felt able to go my own speed and get instructions repeated when I was ready. Creative, practical and empowering!
• 5/5 from Nancy Mitchell, attended May 2026: Really enjoyed the morning this Katie. Well organised, easy to follow and a fun project. Perfect for the anyone with an interest in learning how to properly use tools. Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Taleen Korkian, attended Apr 2026: Fabulous afternoon. Lots of laughs and great class. Katie is patient and thorough.
• 5/5 from Michelle Wark, attended Apr 2026: Brilliant class and highly recommend! Thank you Kate
• 5/5 from Claire Breckenridge, attended Mar 2026: For my 50th birthday I wanted to set myself up with the confidence to finish all the projects I’ve been dreaming up since moving into my home. I had so much fun, learned new stuff, met cool people and had yummy biscuits. The perfect way to have a birthday!
• 5/5 from Trina Charnock, attended Mar 2026: Great class - went from zero experience to a finished mini shelf unit in hours, learning how to use multiple power tools safely along the way. Lovely relaxed yet professional environment that took us from fearing power tools to itching for more. Katie is an inspiration!
• 5/5 from Mel Neilsen-Gerber, attended Feb 2026: Great class! Fully recommend. The 3 hrs just flew by and at the end I learned so much and had a great box that I made to take home. Katie the teacher was lovely, very knowledge and patient. Will definitely go to another class.
• 5/5 from Eliza Slater, attended Sep 2025: Katie was a great teacher and made everyone feel comfortable. Had a great lesson and learnt so much! Thank you Kate!
• 5/5 from Jenna Dunwoodie, attended Sep 2025: Excellent female instructor and workshop on gaining confidence with power tools. Easily achieve the objective!. The location at Frenchs’ Forrest turned out to be an easy and pleasant drive from the Inner-West. Katie’’s instructions, guidance and tips were clear and easy to understand. I found the workshop studio to be an inspiring and joyful space. Tea break with cake and biscuits was unexpected but appreciated. Will be booking further workshops for sure.
• 5/5 from Rowena Slater, attended Sep 2025: This was a great class, clear and well structured. A small group meant we all had hands on learning. It was a safe and supportive environment.
• 5/5 from Anna Hamilton, attended Sep 2025: I left the class with the ability to handle basic tools with confidence. Loved the small class structure and it was plenty of time to learn. Feeling excited about woodwork now!
• 4/5 from Belinda Jackson, attended Aug 2025: Good course to get the basics of woodwork. Teacher very helpful, insightful, equipment in good order. Would highly recommend
• 5/5 from Pauline Chu, attended Jun 2025: The workshop was truly hands-on and focused on learning by doing right from the start, and was the epitome of “time flies when you're having fun.” Katie was incredibly patient and professional, creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. I came in with zero woodworking experience and left inspired, having gained practical, useful skills. I highly recommend this workshop, thanks Katie!
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Hageman, attended Jun 2025: A Birthday present with a difference. Can’t wait to start my first beginners project now that I can safely use the right woodworking power tools. Loved it, thank you Katie.
• 5/5 from Catherine Booth, attended Jun 2025: Excellent class to do to give me the confidence I needed to use my tools well. Katie was excellent, very professional and a great teacher in small class. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Jenny Needham, attended May 2025: I decided to give this workshop as a birthday gift to myself and I’m so glad I did. What a fantastic morning it was. Katie is so inspiring, helpful and knowledgeable. It was great to actually learn about the tools and then “have a go” using them. So much fun and I’d love to take those skills further.
• 5/5 from Kate Potter, attended May 2025: Brilliant course!!
• 5/5 from Alison Bryant, attended Mar 2025: The class by Katie on use of tools, was excellent. I learnt heaps about using woodworking tools and it was a relaxed learning environment & rewarding experience. I would encourage others to take advantage of this class. It was very easy to get & use my gift card. An excellent way to provide a useful gift for family or friends.
• 5/5 from Robyn Beyer, attended Mar 2025: Excellent class. Very practical, inspiring.
• 5/5 from Jane Brown, attended Feb 2025: An excellent class! Katie welcomed us warmly, we soon felt right at home and she was able to answer all our questions. We were shown how-to, and used, a diverse range of tools, a great introduction to working with timber. Her garage-come-workshop is very well organised, an excellent space to work in and learn. We were also able to talk with Katie about our own projects, and in return, was offered great advice. I highy recommend this class, thanks Katie.
• 5/5 from Jeanette Davies, attended Aug 2024: Perfect introduction for women to dispel myths about handling power tools. Lots of really practical ideas and instruction. Perfect pace and relaxed so you can ask any questions - and get great answers. Loved it Thank you Katie!
• 5/5 from Karen Sellers, attended Aug 2024: For a long time, I have been wanting to learn more about woodworking tools, and understand how they are suited to different jobs. This was a perfect, relaxed introduction to a good range of tools in a comfortable and well-organised space. There was plenty of time to talk about personal projects and ambitions, with everyone getting a feel for the tools at their own pace. Great class - thanks!
• 5/5 from Cassie, attended Jul 2024: Katie was so lovely and easy to understand! She is super knowledgeable, encouraging and patient. I feel so much more confident now after the tools class!
• 5/5 from Thomas Partalis, attended May 2024: This tool school class was excellent! Katie explained everything clearly and was happy to answer all our questions. We got a chance to try a large variety of tools and the small group size meant lots of time for hands on practice. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Liz Schumacher, attended May 2024: It was good to be shown how to use each of the tools in a controlled environment and be able to ask questions. This allows you to be more confident when next using the tools