Hand tool woodwork fundamentals

Beginner woodwork

Interested in learning more about woodwork and improving your hand tool skills? Our woodwork fundamentals course covers core hand tool skills, safety, and creativity across 6 evenings or a four-day intensive course.

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 give students the skills and confidence needed to take on reclaimed woodworking projects of their own at home.

6 x 3 hour sessions
$599 per person
Open to students 13+, read our child safe policy here
Course includes moderate physical exertion

  • Knowledge of general safety in the workshop

    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

    Use woodworking fixings such as nails and screws

    How to use woodworking glues

    Sanding and finishing

  • This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork and who is looking for an introduction to the craft. 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 and most of the work is carried out standing up.

  • By the end of this woodwork for beginners class you will 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 and modern day power 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 saw bench

    The confidence to start your own projects at home

  • You are encouraged to bring your own facemask, protective eyewear and ear protection however sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use.

    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.