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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.

People

A dovetail a day

Tom Beattie

After years of self taught furniture making full of mistakes and bad joinery I thought it was time to improve my skills and sign up to a course in the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking. Two and a half years later and I am glad I did! The instructors at MGFW are fantastic teachers with immense patience, knowledge, artistry and enthusiasm to help anyone learn the age old wisdoms of fine woodworking and improve their craft. In a world that promotes rampant consumerism and short lived products, this school is a bastion for timeless craftmanship. I was also inspired by the fantastic work being made by other students, which is also a reflection on the school. I highly recommend learning at this school and found it immensely fulfilling, if only I could come to MGFW everyday!

Rob Law - 11th Nov 2014

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