Hanging Plant Stand
Woodwork and Macrame Workshop
This hands-on course is perfect for anyone looking to combine woodworking and macrame to create a stylish and functional piece for their home. You'll assemble a hanging plant stand and craft a macrame pot hanger, adding a personal touch to your project. Students are required to bring their own small pot (9–12 cm diameter is ideal) to ensure their stand is perfectly suited to their needs.
Guided by an experienced woodworker, you’ll explore the basics of display furniture construction, including wood selection, design principles, hand tool use, and finishing techniques. The macrame portion of the course is entirely hands-on, allowing you to create your pot hanger from scratch. It’s a fantastic introduction to the art of macrame, giving you the confidence and skills to explore more intricate designs in the future.
To ensure the project can be completed in just one day, much of the plant stand's construction will be completed before the course. However, you’ll still assemble the stand yourself and learn about the woodworking techniques and processes that went into its creation.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautiful plant stand tailored to your pot, a handmade macrame pot hanger, and a range of new skills that will inspire future woodworking and macrame projects.
1 x 8 hour session
$349 per person
Open to students 18 and over
Course includes moderate physical exertion
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-A full size woodworking workbench made from reclaimed Douglas Fir and constructed with stout, draw-borne mortice and tenon joinery.
- The knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools and modern power tools such as handsaws, hand planes, rasps, chisels, marking tools, drill press, routers, drop saw, thicknessers, sanders and more!
-An understanding of workbench design and construction.
-Practical experience constructing draw-borne, mortice and tenon joints
- An understanding of glue and finish.
- Hands on experience building a timber workbench.
-One 225mm quick release face vice with the option of purchasing a second, smaller vice for use as a tail vice
-Two traditional hold fasts for additional work-holding capabilities
-The confidence, skills and work surface to continue your woodworking journey
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This workshop is aimed at people with some experience with woodwork. For students with no experience we recommend completing our Hand Tool Woodwork Fundamentals workshop before booking this course. It is open to anyone 16 years and over.
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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.
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Who We Are
Among The Trees is a small, independent business in Marrickville, Sydney. We rescue reclaimed timber—full of character and history—and make it available for makers, builders, and DIYers. Each piece is carefully salvaged, de-nailed, and milled for a new life.
We’re passionate about teaching. Our woodworking courses are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and run in a relaxed, supportive space. Whether you're new or experienced, we take the time to help you build skills and confidence.
As a certified social enterprise, sustainability is at our core. By choosing reclaimed timber, you’re supporting local makers, reducing waste, and backing a business that cares about people and the planet.
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Why Among The Trees?
Over 180 tonnes of timber saved from landfill
Sine opening in 2022, each year we've been pleased to rescue more timber from landfill each year. Hardwoods and softwoods, common species and exotics – it's all beautiful and worth saving!
Over 650 students in 2024
Since 2022 we've had over 1600 students through our doors to learn woodwork or other sustainable craft skills! Many are beginner woodworkers, with most saying they've never done any woodworking in the past but are exited to do more!
Over 35 artist tenancies
We've had a range of amazing local artists take up some creative space in our upstairs artist studios! While we're usually full, get in touch if you'd like to be on the waitlist.
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