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14 Cottage St
Blackburn, VIC, 3130
Australia

0413 537 490

The Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking was founded by Alastair Boell in 2007. After graduating from the world renowned North Bennet Street School, Boston (USA) Alastair felt that there was a great need in Australia for an educational facility that focuses on traditional skills. 

The Guild is committed to preserving and advancing craft traditions in furniture making. We are also committed to promoting a greater awareness and appreciation of
craftsmanship. In our classes we emphasize the skillful use of hand tools and power equipment and an informed use of appropriate materials. We are passionate about what we do and want to share information, ideas and skills with all our students young and old, from beginner to advanced.

Classes

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Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table - Beginners Course

Jacqueline Boell

NEW COURSE!

Every Tuesday evening
$1190.00 AUD
21st Jan to 1st April 2025
(11 week course)

Presented by Mike Blood

Guided by the principles of 'simplicity', 'craftsmanship', 'proportion' and 'material' (ie; the natural beauty of timber, we present to you our 11-week ‘Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table’ course. This course will start with an exciting opportunity to choose your own slab from a large collection of salvaged timbers at the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.

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categories Beginner
tags Tuesday

Kumiko Box - Beginner's Course

Jacqueline Boell

$690.00 AUD
Every Monday evening
3rd Feb to 24th March 2025
(7 week course)

Presented by Michael Ooi
In this 6-week Beginner’s course, you will make this stunningly elegant hexagonal Kumiko Box made from Walnut and Maple or Celery Top Pine. Tt is one of the prettiest pieces on offer and certainly packs a punch in terms of woodworking skills learnt in a short period of time.

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categories Beginner
tags Monday, Michael Ooi

Windsor Inspired Foot Stool - Beginners Course

Jacqueline Boell

Every Wednesday evening
$1010.00 AUD
1st October to 3rd December 2025
(10 week course)

Presented by Lee Gratton
Tailored towards beginners, this Windsor Inspired Footstool offers a satisfying taste of chair making with the convenience of it being scheduled every Wednesday evening for a single term (10 week course).

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categories Beginner
tags Wednesday