What you'll learn
Learn how to use hand tools with our woodwork short courses in Sydney!
Interested in learning more about woodwork and improving your hand tool skills? Our range of woodwork fundamentals courses cover core hand tool skills, safety, and creativity across 6 evenings or a four-day intensive course.
Woodwork fundamental courses include: Making a timber saw-bench, side table, barstool or children's desk.
Through the construction of a simple project you will be introduced to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well appointed workshop.
In conjunction with the timber and milling services offered at Among the Trees, this course will gives you the skills and confidence needed to take on reclaimed woodworking projects of their own at home.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this picture framing course, you should have:
- an appreciation of the value of second-hand timber.
- an understanding of the structural properties of timber and timber joinery
- the knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools
- an understanding of different woodworking glues and finishes
- been introduced to woodworking terminology
- used a number of woodworking devices and jigs
- your own functional, handmade timber item
- the confidence to start your own projects at home
Course content
What will be covered in this Hand Tool Woodwork Fundamentals course?
- General workshop safety
- Timber selection and an understanding of second-hand timber
- Grain direction and strength and weaknesses
- Project outline and assembly
- Use of various woodworking tools and equipment
- How to use woodworking glues
- Sanding and finishing
Intended audience
Who is this Woodwork for Beginnners course for?
Knowledge required
- This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork. It is open to anyone 18 years and over.
- The course is run using entirely hand tools so you need to be aware that there is an element of physicality involved.
Information for booking students under 18
Among the Trees is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We care deeply about the children’s well-being and are committed to acting in their best interest at all times. You can read our full Child Safe Policy.
Among The Trees accepts students under 18 in two groups:
- Students 13-15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. This parent or guardian must also purchase a place in the course and take part. One parent/guardian is able to attend with multiple students.
- Students 16-17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present.
For all students under 18, the full name and contact information for parents and guardians must be provided when booking. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
Course venue
27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW 2204
We encourage students to utilize the numerous public transport options nearby or ride their bicycle to Among the Trees, there is a bike rack on site. Street parking is limited during the day and onsite parking is off-limits for course participants during business hours (Wed-Sat 10am-4pm). Please contact Among the Trees directly if you have access concerns or requirements, there is an accessible parking spot available that we can reserve if requested. Outside business hours there are 3 onsite parking spots available.
About Among The Trees
"We can’t get enough of reclaimed and recycled timber, and we believe it should be accessible to everyday people. There’s nothing like working with wood, and to use and love a product that would otherwise have been sent to landfill or be burned off helps keep the story of that piece alive.
We want to show you how and why we love this material and share with you how to work with it. We are Among The Trees, and we can’t wait to say hello."
Course materials
Tools and materials
This course will be taught using entirely second-hand timber. You will be taught to use a variety of woodworking tools and materials including:
- Reclaimed Timber, where to find it and how to use it
- Measuring and marking tools
- Timber and metal hand planes
- Timber finishes
All tools and materials to be provided by Among the Trees.
What to bring
- You are encouraged to bring your own face mask, protective eyewear and ear protection, however sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use. A face mask can be provided for each student when booking any course that includes sanding
- You are required to wear closed-toe shoes.
- Please wear clothing that can get dirty (e.g. sawdust will be present).
- Long hair needs to be tied back and no loose hanging jewellery should be worn.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Concessions or discounts cannot be applied to classes hosted at the Among The Tree venue.
Please advise Among The Trees about:
- your emergency contact (name, relationship and contact phone number), and
- any special requirements (e.g. wheelchair access) if applicable
A 30-minute lunch break will take place halfway through all-day classes. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Alternatively, there are cafes and takeaway restaurants nearby.Hand tool woodwork fundamentals
Course testimonials
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Sharon said: The inclusive and friendly teaching staff and environment. I felt completely comfortable and confident in the instructions around the use of some pretty heavy duty tools. Thanks Shar
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Stella said: Rob helped everyone a lot to make sure we followed the steps corrrectly and safe from using the woodwork equipments. I really enjoyed the whole learning process.
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Fiona said: I loved the fact that people were able to join this course with no previous knowledge of working with wood. The skills were taught well and at a pace that we could follow. If we made a mistake, we were shown how we could fix it without feeling that we were being judged for having made the mistake in the first place. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who is interested in starting to work with wood in any way.
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Jane said: Really enjoyed this course, brief introduction to many tools and techniques. Would be improved with a white board with some bullet points or reminders of the next steps in process. Lots of information to digest in each step. Luke is great, very helpful teacher.
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Harrison said: The Woodworking for Beginners course was an excellent experience. Luke was a great teacher and made the content very accessible to total beginners. I have already recommended the course to several friends.
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