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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

Angles and mirrors

Tom Beattie

This was my second course with Alastair and Glen. It was very interesting to compare the different methods of working the wood from the first course. All the different ways of doing the same thing. Peter Galbert was a new perspective on chair making. He didn’t spend much time measuring angles, he used mirrors. I liked his methods. He did have a bit of trouble with our wood. Apparently their wood in the US is like Plasticine. I enjoyed the class and ended up with a rocker. The boys are very generous with their time and help.

Peter Page, 2012

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