CoCraft Woodworking
Private 2 Hour Introduction to Woodworking Class
CoCraft is excited to offer private 2-hour classes teaching the basics of solid timber furniture making in Heidelberg Heights. Our expert instructors are industry-leading commercial furniture makers and are keen to pass on their trade knowledge to complete beginners or those with some experience.
If you have ever been curious about furniture making or woodwork in general and don't know where to start, this is the place! Come along by yourself or bring a friend or partner at no extra cost - no experience required!
Skill level • Beginner
Time Commitment • 2 Hours
You will make • a timber serving board made from Australian recycled timber, finished with organic chopping board oil
Cost • $180 AUD
What you will learn
Timber species used in furniture making
Types of joints commonly used
How to machine (thickness) and use an orbital sander
How to cut a board to size on a table saw
How to use a router to achieve professional quality edges
Overview of timber finishes, polyurethanes, oils, waxes, and stains
What equipment to buy for a home workshop and where to start
Where to buy timber for projects
What you will get
Expert, private and safe guidance in a purpose-built commercial workshop
Take home a beautiful serving board made from Australian recycled timber
Who is this course for
Beginners or people with little or no woodworking knowledge or experience
What do you wear to classes?
Please wear covered shoes (no thongs!) and some clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dusty and dirty. If you have long hair, please tie it up for safety.
What People Are Saying
“I really enjoyed the stool making 2 wk course. Brett was easy going, knowledgeable & has an amazing workshop with all the tools. Thanks Brett.”
★★★★★
Sousana Topalidis • April 2025
“Super beginner friendly, very achievable! The final product is so pretty! I had a fun time using the biscuit machine, the router and the belt sander.”
★★★★★
Lena Xiao • April 2025
“Great course, lots of information for beginners and now I’m a proud owner of an amazing stool!”
★★★★★
Barbara Knell • March 2025
“Very enjoyable entry level class. Brett was extremely knowledgable and fun to work with. Such a sense of achievement making the stool in two sessions.”
★★★★★
Duncan Welsh • Feb 2025
“Fantastic beginner friendly experience!”
★★★★★
Patrick Maloney • Feb 2025
An outstanding few classes, where we were shown how to prepare wood for use in furniture making across various machines (drop-saw, jointer, planer, table saw).
We were beginners and plenty of time was taken to ensure we understood each process and could undertake it safely.
We then learnt how to assemble and join these pieces of wood to assemble our stool, followed by sanding and waxing.
I highly recommend this class.
★★★★★
Christine Dragwidge • Nov 2024