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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

Zac Frankel

Tom Beattie

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In 2006 I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Monash University with a major in silversmithing and jewellery. While pursuing this I became interested in working with timber. I went on to complete a Certificate II in Furniture Making before working both independently and for several other makers, until I got a job working for Pop and Scott - the Melbourne-based furniture and homewares business. I worked there for four years, spending most of my time there as head furniture maker. I produced the prototypes of new products and was also engaged in some of their design. I left there in November 2019 to develop an independent practice.

 
categories Maker, Artist in Residence, Instructors
tags Furniture Maker, Present