Book a course at Among The Trees

Build an attractive hardwood planter box with this short power tools course.

7 hours $349 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes some physical exertion

Get started restoring, repairing, and maintaining your hand tools with this introductory course.

6 hours $299 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 8, max 10) Course includes some physical exertion

Who knew Sydney’s best guided meditation session also results in learning how to make a wooden spoon!. Join carver Brad van Luyt to learn about the meditative and joyful process of carving spoons and other implements from timber that would otherwise be considered weeds.

3 hours $165 per person Open to students 18+ This course is available for group bookings (min 8, max 10) Course includes some physical exertion

Learn how build a beautiful outdoor chair in one day with this beginner course.

8 hours $449 per person Open to students 18+ Course includes some physical exertion

Over 3 hours, learn about recycled timber, the use of hand tools such as spokeshaves, rasps and files, and take home your very own carved wooden spatula, bangle or set of chopsticks.

3 hours $160 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 10, max 20) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Bring an A5 artwork of your own (or select one from our collection of local artist’s prints) and learn the skills and theory behind picture framing, working with timber and glass, and the assembly and hanging your new frame.

7 hours (including lunch break) $349 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 10, max 20) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Interested in whittling your own animals or figurines? This course will give you the skills and confidence to whittle your own creations.

5 hours $199 per person Open to students 16+ This course is available for group bookings Course includes some physical exertion

Across a single day, learn about carving green wood, safe use of spoon carving tools, and take home a carved spoon of your very own.

7 hours (including lunch break) $299 per person Open to students 18+ only This course is available for group bookings (min 10, max 16) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Our kids courses are the perfect opportunity for kids and their parents or guardians to work together, learn some woodworking skills, and take something beautiful and handmade home.

From half a day Price depends on course Open to students 8-15 These courses are available for private group bookings Courses specially designed for kids

Over the course of three hours, you'll shape your very own rolling pin using some simple, traditional hand tools such as hand planes and spokeshaves, as well as finishing the rolling pin with food-safe oil.

5 hours (including lunch break) $180 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 6, max 12) Course includes moderate physical exertion

In this hands-on intermediate class, you'll learn how to make and fit your own woodworking mallet using some simple, traditional hand tools.

7 hours (including lunch break) $269 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes moderate physical exertion

The Introduction to Printmaking is a hands-on class where you will be taught and get to make your own Linocut, Wood block, Wood grain, repeat patter print and try additional techniques like Lego printing, Layer printing and printing on textiles.

3 x 3 hour evenings $350 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes some physical exertion

Working under an experienced cabinet maker, students will learn about the basics of furniture building and will walk away with a beautiful side table you’ve built yourself.

2 x 8 hour days, including lunch $499 per person Open to students 16+ Course includes moderate physical exertion

Over 3 hours, learn about recycled timber, the use of hand tools such as spokeshaves, rasps and files, and take home your very own finished timber paddle. Bring one or more partners, friends, or come along solo and learn some fun skills!

3 hours $160 per person Open to students 18+ only This course is available for group bookings (min 10, max 20) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Have you always wanted to repair woven furniture that’s broken, or weave something new for your home? In this practical class, you'll learn how to weave with furniture cord and weave a stylish footstool or small sitting stool.

8 hours (including lunch break) $399 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes moderate physical exertion

Make a ramen dinner set including serving boards, a ramen spoon, chopsticks and more, all with reclaimed timber! A course by our excellent facilitator Steve Dawe.

4 x 3 hour sessions (6-9pm) $399 per person Open to students 18+ only Course includes moderate physical exertion

Join furniture conservator Shane Weichnik to learn traditional finishing methods, including surface prep, boiling your own linseed oil, using shellac and a range of other traditional finishes, and more!

7 hours (including lunch break) $299 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes moderate physical exertion

Our most requested course is finally here! Learn the theory and practice of sharpening hand tool blades by hand and take home your very own freshly sharp chisel.

7 hours (including lunch break) $337 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes moderate physical exertion

This is a great course for anyone who would like to be introduced to the joys of working with hand planes. Hand planes may seem a bit old-fashioned, but through this course, you will learn about their many uses and upkeep and make a stylish serving board.

6 hours (including lunch break) $269 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 8, max 12) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Get started restoring, repairing, and maintaining furniture with this 2-day or 8-evening introductory course. Participants bring a piece they would like to get started repairing, and through collaborative engagement, each person will learn about a variety of common problems and repairs for different pieces of furniture.

2 x 5 hour days or 8 x 3 hour evenings $349 (2 day) or $649 (8 evening) per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 8, max 10) Course includes moderate physical exertion

Over a day, learn about recycled timber, using tools such as hand saws and drills, and how to accurately measure and mark out timber for projects.

7 hours (including lunch break) $269 per person Open to students 13+ This course is available for group bookings (min 10, max 12) Course includes substantial physical exertion

Through the construction of a simple woodworking project, you will be introduced to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well appointed workshop.

6 x 3 hour sessions $499 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes substantial physical exertion

Through the construction of a simple low saw bench, you will be introduced to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well appointed workshop.

6 x 3 hour sessions $499 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes substantial physical exertion

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the wonderful craft of upholstery. You will create a beautiful bespoke timber and fabric foot stool, and in doing so learn the fundamentals of upholstery, its tools and materials.

6 hours (including lunch break) $299 per person Open to students 13+ Course includes moderate physical exertion