Find Your First Project
Find a woodworking class that fits your interests, from learning the basics to building a project with guidance along the way.
Find Your First Project
Try a practical woodworking class in Newcastle, build new skills, and take home a project you made yourself.
Beginner Woodworking
Get comfortable in the workshop with a guided introduction to woodworking. Learn how to measure, mark, cut, and join timber while using common tools safely. Your instructor will break each step into manageable tasks, so you can focus on the work and ask questions as you go. Finish with a handmade project and skills to build on.
Hand Tool Basics
Explore the feel and use of hand tools in a supportive, hands-on class. Practice techniques such as sawing, planing, and chiselling, with guidance on setup and safe handling. You’ll learn how careful preparation leads to cleaner results and gain experience working at a steady pace. Suitable for curious makers who want to understand the tools behind the craft.
Power Tool Skills
Learn how to approach common power tools with care and confidence. An instructor will explain safe setup, handling, and basic operation before you practice on timber. Focus on making accurate cuts and understanding how each tool fits into a project. This class helps beginners build a solid foundation before tackling more involved workshop tasks.
Small Furniture Projects
Take on a small furniture project with step-by-step support in the workshop. Learn how to plan components, prepare timber, make accurate cuts, and assemble a sturdy piece. Your instructor can help you work through each stage and understand why the details matter. It’s a satisfying way to practice practical skills while making something useful for your home.
Wooden Homewares
Make a wooden item for everyday use while exploring simple shaping and finishing methods. You’ll learn how to prepare timber, refine edges, and apply an appropriate finish with guidance throughout. The class is designed around hands-on making, so you can see how each decision affects the final piece. Take home your creation and ideas for future projects.
Private Group Classes
Plan a hands-on woodworking session for friends, family, or a work group. Participants can learn workshop basics and work through a suitable project with instructor guidance. Group classes offer a shared activity that gives everyone room to try, learn, and make. Contact the studio to discuss your group size, experience levels, and the type of project you have in mind.
Ready to make sawdust?
Choose a class, bring your curiosity, and get hands-on with woodworking in Newcastle.