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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

Moea Vonsy

Tom Beattie

Moea graduated from Sturt School for Wood in Mittagong, NSW, in 2021 and received an Emerging Artist Award from Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre.

After a successful corporate career as an Analyst, she found balance in woodworking and fine furniture making, bringing together hand, head and heart.

As an artist and designer maker, her work is driven by a love of craftsmanship and of timber as a material. She explores both organic and geometric shapes in an attempt to create an emotional connection.

 
categories Maker, Artist in Residence
tags Furniture Maker, Present, Artist in Residence, Straw Marquetry