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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

Jacqueline Boell

Tom Beattie

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Jacqueline met Alastair Boell in 1989 at The University of Melbourne whilst undertaking the course – Bachelor of Education: Arts and Crafts. After living in Japan for 8 years, she then went to study at the London College of Fashion (UK) where she was awarded her ‘Diploma – Costumes for the Performing Arts’. Once she returned to Melbourne, she founded and ran her own costume store – ‘Razzle Dazzle Costume Hire’, where she was awarded ‘Best Customer Service’ from the City of Boroondara in 2009. In 2012 she worked as part of the team at Youngs Auctions in Camberwell, where she learnt a great deal about furniture. In 2009, she joined her husband at The Guild where she and Alastair work together as a dynamic duo!

 
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