Intro to Inlay and Marquetry with Colin Fardon
Colin is a Fine Furniture maker from Lismore. He recently completed a Churchill Fellowship where he studied European furniture preservation and restoration techniques at various UK and European palaces. He is now working fulltime restoring the culturally important Hannah Cabinet which was destroyed in the 2022 Lismore floods.
Come and learn about beautiful marquetry and inlay work from a world leader in the field.
Veterans and first responders are eligible for this workshop.
Click here to nominate.
Design and carve a butter spreader- all welcome!
This workshop is pending approval by Scenic Rim Regional Council as part of their Be Healthy and Active program.
Hand carving with Suzy Medwell
Please note that this workshop is delivered as part of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Be Healthy and Active Program. It will not be confirmed until FY26-27.
Veteran Spoon carving- Mates4Mates
Free spoon carving workshop for veterans. Learn about building resilience through green woodwork as we experience calming, connection, creativity and competence building. In this workshop, we will carve a beautiful cooking spoon from a piece of wood with only 2 tools! This workshop is aimed at beginners, so no woodworking experience is necessary.
The workshop is delivered in partnership with Mates4Mates and will be delivered at their Stafford centre. Nominations for this one are directly through Mates4Mates (not us). If you’re not registered with them, give them a call on 1300 4 Mates.
Montville Timber Trail- Veteran butter spreader carving workshop
Free workshop for veterans delivered as part of the Montville Timber Trail. This is an introduction to green wood carving where you will design and create a beautiful butter spreader from a silver ash log. This workshop is delivered by veteran and psychologist Nev Jones who will talk about maximising calmness, connection, creativity and competence. Even if you are a seasoned woodworker, this workshop will help you in maximising the wellbeing benefit of the craft.
Medal display box
This workshop is aimed at veterans and first responders who are transitioning from service- an often challenging time. Together we make a beautiful shadow box designed to display your medals and other uniform accoutrements. We use only hand tools (no electricity!) in a deliberate effort to slow down and reflect on your service career. We encourage respect and reflection on your service, while also acknowledging that the time has arrived to “hang up the medals” and move into next phase of life. Make the transition a little smoother with this amazing symbolic workshop.
No woodworking experience necessary. The workshop assumes no previous experience in hand tool woodworking.
Veterans, police, ambulance, firefighters nominate via email by clicking here.
SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist. Also, take a look at other upcoming workshops.
Shrink Pot making
Shrink pots are traditional green woodworking containers made from freshly cut unseasoned logs. The log is hollowed out and shaped so a dry base can be inserted. As the log dries, it shrinks and creates a tight and (hopefully!) watertight seal around the base.
Veterans and first responders (inc. retired) can attend this workshop free of charge. Other community members can attend in exchange for a $150 donation to our cause. Location is our cosy Tamborine Mountain workshop. Morning tea and refreshments are included.
Join us to experience the wellbeing benefits of green woodworking! No woodworking experience neccessary.
To nominate, please email here.
Mountain Mates Dad's Day- Intro to green wood carving
Being a parent of a person with a disability can be challenging. This workshop is about recognising the amazing job Dads and other father figures do for our Mountain Mates. Join with other Dad’s and father figures in having a relaxing day carving a spoon by the fire pit while cooking lunch over the fire- all while connecting with others with similar experiences. Nominations are via Janis at Mountain Mates.
Medal Box Workshop: veterans and first responders
Learn to create and carve a practical and beautiful object while developing mindfulness skills, social connections and nurturing your creativity. Workshops are conducted in the natural environment, using locally sourced materials and simple, traditional carving techniques.
Guest Craftsperson: veterans and first responders
Brace and bits. Antique hand tools. Green woodworking workshops. Skills transfer with experienced craftsmen and craftswomen.
Milking Stool Workshop: veterans and first responders
In this 8 hour workshop, participants learn traditional green woodworking techniques including riving components from a green log, using a shave horse and draw knife and mortise and tenon joinery to create a traditional and functional milking stool.
Spoon Carving Workshop: veterans and first responders
Learn to create and carve a practical and beautiful object while developing mindfulness skills, social connections and nurturing your creativity. Workshops are conducted in the natural environment, using locally sourced materials and simple, traditional carving techniques.
Be Healthy and Active - Mindful Spoon carving workshop
Delivered in partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council, these workshops are offered at no cost to participants, and are open to all residents of the Scenic Rim Region.
Learn to carve a spoon from a piece of salvaged wood with primitive tools. This is an opportunity to improve wellbeing through slowing down, learning mindful green woodworking skills, connecting with likeminded people and connecting with nature.
No woodworking experience necessary. This program is aimed at beginners. All equipment provided. Morning tea is also provided.
This workshop is conducted outdoors in a local Tamborine Mountain Park (TBC).
Click here to nominate for this workshop. A maximum of six participants can be accommodated. We will contact you via email to confirm your attendance.
Medal Box Workshop: veterans and first responders
Learn to create and carve a practical and beautiful object while developing mindfulness skills, social connections and nurturing your creativity. Workshops are conducted in the natural environment, using locally sourced materials and simple, traditional carving techniques.
Be Healthy and Active - Mindful Spoon carving workshop
Delivered in partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council, these workshops are offered at no cost to participants, and are open to all residents of the Scenic Rim Region.
Learn to carve a spoon from a piece of salvaged wood with primitive tools. This is an opportunity to improve wellbeing through slowing down, learning mindful green woodworking skills, connecting with likeminded people and connecting with nature.
No woodworking experience necessary. This program is aimed at beginners. All equipment provided. Morning tea is also provided.
This workshop is conducted outdoors in a local Tamborine Mountain Park (TBC).
Click here to nominate for this workshop. A maximum of six participants can be accommodated. We will contact you via email to confirm your attendance.
Be Healthy and Active - Mindful Spoon carving workshop
Delivered in partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council, these workshops are offered at no cost to participants, and are open to all residents of the Scenic Rim Region.
Learn to carve a spoon from a piece of salvaged wood with primitive tools. This is an opportunity to improve wellbeing through slowing down, learning mindful green woodworking skills, connecting with likeminded people and connecting with nature.
No woodworking experience necessary. This program is aimed at beginners. All equipment provided. Morning tea is also provided.
This workshop is conducted outdoors in a local Tamborine Mountain Park (TBC).
Click here to nominate for this workshop. A maximum of six participants can be accommodated. We will contact you via email to confirm your attendance.
Milking Stool Workshop: veterans and first responders - FULL
In this 8 hour workshop, participants learn traditional green woodworking techniques including riving components from a green log, using a shave horse and draw knife and mortise and tenon joinery to create a traditional and functional milking stool.
Be Healthy and Active - Mindful Spoon carving workshop - FULL
This workshop is now full. Please consider nominating for a workshop later in the year.
Guest Craftsperson: Geoff Marshall (veterans and first responders)
Relief carved maple leaf by Geoff Marshall, from Out of the Wood (Tamborine Mountain)
EmpowHer: Mindful Spoon carving workshop FULL
This course is now FULL. Please consider other course dates.
EmpowHer: Mindful Spoon carving workshop FULL
This workshop is now fully booked. Please consider nominating for the Be Healthy and Active Workshops later in the year.
EmpowHer: Mindful Spoon carving workshop FULL
This workshop is now full. Please consider the other courses on offer.
EmpowHer: Mindful Spoon carving workshopFULL
This course is now FULL. Please review other course dates.
Spoon Carving Workshop: veterans and first responders (FULL)
Learn to create and carve a practical and beautiful object while developing mindfulness skills, social connections and nurturing your creativity. Workshops are conducted in the natural environment, using locally sourced materials and simple, traditional carving techniques.