Ramen dinner set

Beginner woodworking

Want to make your very own ramen dinner set? Over four weeks, this course will teach you how to make a variety of timber objects including two serving boards, a ramen spoon, a set of chopsticks and some chopstick and spoon rests using reclaimed timbers such as Coachwood and New Guinea Rosewood, reclaimed from locations throughout Sydney. You’ll learn how to finish your handmade items in a food-safe oil and wax finish so they can be used in your home, or to make the perfect gift.

While you’re making your ramen dinner set, you’ll learn how to safely use a variety of woodworking hand tools in the Among the Trees workshop to dimension, carve, cut and shape the timbers you’ll work with. You’ll be able to continue using these skills o continue working on your own projects.

This course is taught by our fantastic facilitator Steve Dawe, and includes use all materials, finishes, and tools in the course cost.

4 x 3 hour sessions
$399 per person
Open to students 13+, see our Child Safe Policy here
Course includes moderate physical exertion

    • An introduction to workshop safety

    • An introduction to a variety of hand tools and how to use these safely and effectively - some of these tools are also covered individually in more detailed and dedicated courses run by Among the Trees

    • An introduction to understanding tree growth and how to identify this growth, grain and natural characteristics in the timber you’re using

    • An introduction to dimensioning, carving, cutting, shaping and oiling timber using hand tools to create a ramen dinner set

  • This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork. It is open to anyone 18 years and over.

    The course is run using entirely hand tools so you need to be aware that there is an element of physicality involved.

    • An understanding of how trees grow, how to identify timber growth patterns, grain and characteristics and how to work with these natural features in reclaimed timber

    • An understanding of how to dimension, carve, cut, shape and oil homewares objects and utensils for use in your home

    • An understanding of how to safely use a variety of basic hand tools

    • All you will need to bring is a pair of cut-resistant gloves such as these, which can be purchased from hardware stores like Bunnings for around $10. These gloves are purely a precautionary item of PPE and the course will teach you how to safely use all of the hand tools with no machinery or power tools involved.

    • You are encouraged to bring your own facemask, protective eyewear and ear protection however sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use.

    • You are required to wear closed-toe shoes.

    • Please wear clothing that can get dirty (e.g. sawdust will be present).

    • Long hair needs to be tied back and no loose hanging jewellery should be worn.