Word from the Wood
The Among The Trees blog
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Using reclaimed timber for instrument making
There’s nothing quite like playing a beautiful, bespoke guitar. But how do we design and build instruments while also keeping our forests in mind?
Our 2024 End of Financial Year sale
We’ve got a big sale on to end the financial year!
Meet our team: Sara
As part of a new series, we’re excited to introduce you to our team. Meet Sara, our General Manager and marketing guru.
What does the process of a glue up actually entail?
Thinking of a timber glue up for your home or workplace but want to know more about the process? Look no further…!
Renovating with reclaimed timber: what is possible?
Planning a renovation and want to use reclaimed timber but aren’t sure what’s possible or allowed? Read on to find out…
Project showcase: OzHarvest Refettorio
In our first project showcase blog, we’re looking at some beautiful new timber shelving for OzHarvest’s Refettorio.
2024’s first Offcut Challenge - Winners and more
Our latest offcut challenge exhibition is in our gallery! Read on to find out this challenge’s winners and see some of the amazing entries.
We have new courses coming out our ears! Learn more about what’s on…
We’ve got a great bunch of new courses available for bookings. Read more to find out…
Alternatives to synthetic resins in woodwork
In the final part of our series on resin use in craft and woodworking, we look at alternatives to synthetic resins.
Meet our team: Peter Jorgensen
As part of a new series, we’re excited to introduce you to our team. Meet Peter, our head of operations and all around lovely guy!
Wishing ourselves happy birthday with a timber and glue up sale!
Among the Trees is having a sale on all build items ordered and confirmed before the 6th of March.
Our 4th Offcut Challenge is open for entries!
Our fourth offcut challenge is open and we can’t wait to see what you send in!
We’re open for 2024
We’re back in action for 2024!
Our 2023 customer project gallery
We’ve had an amazing year for customer projects. Click through to see a few and maybe get some inspiration for a project of your own!
A sustainable gift giving guide from Among The Trees
Not sure what to get for your loved ones this holidays? We’ve got some ideas…
Makersville markets - 17/18th of December 2023
Learn more about the Makersville Market trail, this December 16th and 17th!
We’re taking a short holiday break!
We’re taking a short break over the end-of-year holidays, but will be back in action soon, and can’t wait to see you then!
‘Scale Model’ Offcut Challenge - Winners and more
Our third offcut challenge is open, and the entries are fantastic! Read more about the challenge and our talented craftspeople…
A reading list for the intermediate woodworker
A book list for those who are feeling a bit beyond beginner woodworking and looking to stretch their skills a bit further…
ATT co-founder Sara Buchner named Inner West Creative Network Creative of the Month
Sara Buchner, our Creative of the Month, combines a background in interior architecture with a profound commitment to sustainability.