Courses, Bookings, Workshops

Johnny’s Mobile 0409425143

WORKSHOP: 62597283

ATTENTION ON YOU! No waiting for attention or to have a question answered in a group setting, I work alongside you as much or as little as you need!

Courses are on request, at your convenience, and available anytime of the year. They can be designed specifically for you or your person and, to build anything you want. Here’s a couple of our most popular courses below just to get you started. As a bonus, a friend can share in any course at half the initial cost and, parents or carers are FREE! Call anytime for a chat.

VISIT THE PAST – Come to Woodland, four hours one morning for 19th and 20th century hand-tool exploration. Enjoy the three key tools of furniture making – planes, saws, and chisels – and discover their practical applications still valid in the modern workshop. Cost per person is just $250AU! Makes a great gift!

• “Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, creative way to spend a few hours!” – Glenn Watson

STUDIO STOOLS – These courses use traditional chairmaking processes to create beautiful breakfast or office stools. Your choices of round, oval, or shield shaped tops and blackwood or oak undercarriages. 2 day per person courses start at just AU$880.00.

Gift certificates are available!

‘RIGHT OF PASSAGE’ TOOL TOTE – Everyone loves a box for keepsakes, craft, tools, or collections. This beautiful Japanese inspired tool tote includes a hand cut dovetailed tray and will last at least a life time for you or the lucky recipient. 3 day course cost starts at just AU$1320 per person.

• “The most enjoyable course I have ever participated in. Johnny’s knowledge is amazing. he will have forgotten more about woodworking than I could ever have learnt in 10 lifetimes” – Ben Harder

Johnny is an accredited vocational teacher and has taught at a variety of locations across Tasmania and Victoria including Box Hill Tafe. Accreditations in graphic design and a long history within the visual arts field affords him a great eye for balance and detail. He’s worked with hand-tools, and wood, for 40+ years.