Presented by Matt Stonehouse

‘Shaker Oval Boxes’ are recognized artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the ‘world’s people’ until well into the 20th Century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.

Presented by Matt Stonehouse

This course is recommended for those who have already completed the ‘Introductory’ course to Shaker Bentwood Boxes (Numbers 1, 2 & 3).

During this course we will be producing only 2 boxes - Sizes: 6 & 7. We are only producing 2 boxes due to their large sizes. Larger boxes take more time to prepare & create. ‘Shaker Oval Boxes’ are recognized artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the ‘world’s people’ until well into the 20th Century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.

Presented by Matt Stonehouse

This course is recommended for those who have already completed the ‘Introductory’ course to Shaker Bentwood Boxes (Numbers 1, 2 & 3).

During the course we will be producing Box sizes - 3, 4 and 5. ‘Shaker Oval Boxes’ are recognized artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the ‘world’s people’ until well into the 20th Century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.

Presented by Sue Wraight

Susan Wraight is a Melbourne based woodcarver who works on a miniature scale. Her work has been purchased by institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, and private collectors include Prince Takamado of Japan.

Presented by Sue Wraight

Susan Wraight is a Melbourne based woodcarver who works on a miniature scale. Her work has been purchased by institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, and private collectors include Prince Takamado of Japan.

Presented by Sue Wraight

Susan Wraight is a Melbourne based woodcarver who works on a miniature scale. Her work has been purchased by institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, and private collectors include Prince Takamado of Japan.

Presented by Sue Wraight

Susan Wraight is a Melbourne based woodcarver who works on a miniature scale. Her work has been purchased by institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, and private collectors include Prince Takamado of Japan.

Presented by Matt Stonehouse

‘Shaker Oval Boxes’ are recognized artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the ‘world’s people’ until well into the 20th Century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.

Presented by Sue Wraight

Susan Wraight is a Melbourne based woodcarver who works on a miniature scale. Her work has been purchased by institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, and private collectors include Prince Takamado of Japan.

Presented by Matt Stonehouse

Adapting the classic Shaker oval box, we present to you the ‘Shaker Bentwood Tray’ course.
While not traditional, this form echoes the look of iconic Shaker box tops. Like the oval boxes, these trays possess grace, simplicity and great utility. They make the perfect gift and like oval boxes, they nest for compact storage.

Students will learn to bevel, steam and bend Shaker tray bands and fit and tack them to tray bottoms. It will be possible to make up to 3 trays per class – from sizes 8 , 10 & 12. The measurements of size 12 (the largest tray) is 550mm x 380mm.

Presented by Mark Gudgin

This is a very comprehensive one day sharpening course. The importance of this topic is ALWAYS overlooked to the detriment of your furniture making. Good woodworking absolutely starts with sharp tools and well tuned hand planes.

Presented by Matt Stonehouse

‘Shaker Oval Boxes’ are recognized artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the ‘world’s people’ until well into the 20th Century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.