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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.

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Peter Kruithof

Tom Beattie

A chair maker by trade Peter Kruithof has spent over 25 years working in the boutique and commercial furniture industries. His experience covers contemporary/modern furniture, antique reproduction furniture, bar and restaurant furniture and fittings, shop fitting, furniture polishing and design. Currently as a furniture maker under his own banner he works closely with designers and customers to produce beautiful custom made pieces. He has also recently turned his hand to artisanal pipe making and has discovered a passion for the art of blending form, function and finishing that is required to produce a high grade pipe.

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Mike Green

Jacqueline Boell

Mike’s furniture making career started at the Guild in 2016. Working with mentors during weekly open classes and speciality classes, particularly in Windsor chairmaking, have been a personal highlight and inspired him to build his own workshop and tool collection. Mike favours Shaker and Mid Century design, and loves the lines created in American Windsor chair design.

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tags Furniture Maker, Present, Thursday Open, Saturday Open, Monday Open