Wood Play Studio
A Woodworking Workshop for Young People,
located in the heart of Coburg, Melbourne
Workshop
Wood Play Studio has a fully equipped woodworking workshop featuring traditional hand tools, electric hand tools, benches of all sizes and woodworking machinery.
Education
Wood Play Studio offers woodworking courses covering design, technical drawing, the safe use of hand and electric tools, construction and finishing.
Growth
In addition to practical skills, Young Maker's build self confidence and strengthen personal skills including creativity, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork.
Our Woodworking Courses
EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
A creative and fun holiday activity in Coburg
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2 x weeks of daily holiday workshops
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Suits all ages
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Perfect for beginners
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Kicks off April 7
Seeking a creative and fun activity for your children these Easter holidays? Then check out these Holiday Woodworking workshops at Wood Play.
More About Wood Play
WHAT IS WOOD PLAY STUDIO?
A woodworking workshop for young people.
We're here to share the craft with others passionate about learning woodworking. Our well equipped workshop has all the gear Young Maker's need to make almost any kind of project, including the set projects we offer or custom projects of their own design.
Beyond the workshop, Wood Play Studio is also a place where young people can build self confidence and develop personal skills including creativity, problem-solving and collaboration. Join our community and enter the world of craft.
WHO IS WOOD PLAY STUDIO FOR?
An inclusive creative space for all young people.
Our studio and program is perfect for all young people whether home schooled, government schooled or somewhere in between. We cater for participants with learning needs and those needing more than what regular education providers can offer.
Wood Play Studio offers a full range of regular day time workshops, special events and holiday workshops, designing the experience to meet Young Maker's needs.
WHO ARE WE?
Run by woodworkers, for young woodworkers.
Our team are longtime woodworking professionals who wanted to create an inclusive space for young people to learn the craft. We have the experience, training, security checks and insurances required to ensure a well organised and safe workshop experience.
Whether your Young Maker is a nervous beginner or has some experience, trust Wood Play Studio to guide them on their woodworking journey.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Wood Play Studio has everything they need.
Our workshop offers a full suite of woodworking equipment including traditional hand tools and electric tools. New makers start using simple tools such as hand planes, rasps, files and clamping gear. As their skills grow they begin to use electrical tools such as cordless drills, the scroll saw, sanding machines and the bandsaw with careful guidance from our instructors.
Participants also learn to use marking out and drawing equipment practicing applied mathematics and design techniques as they go.
OUR WOODWORKING COURSES
Flexible rolling workshops for everyone.
It's hard work raising young people so we keep our workshop courses flexible. Our regular woodworking courses are delivered in ongoing four week blocks, with one 2.5 hour long workshop held each week. If your Young Maker misses a workshop they are welcome to attend any other workshop during the 4 week block to make it up.
Longterm and regular participants work block to block on a rolling basis. We also offer special one day 'Come N Try' workshops for new makers, Mother's and Father's Days and a holiday program. Visit our Calendar for more, Join our mailing list below so you don't miss out.
What Our Community is Saying
Jenni, Melbourne
“Our son loves John’s classes. We especially appreciate John allowing him time to explore processes with plenty of guidance for developing skills. The workshop space along with John’s passion and expertise is a wonderful environment for creativity and learning.”
Jack, aged 15
“I always feel welcome at woodwork. John challenges me to do my best and I always leave the workshop feeling satisfied and with a cool new project underway”
Melissa C, Melbourne
John's workshops have been a game changer for my child. They have allowed my son to apply his preference for instruction and precision with some newfound creativity. Creating pieces he has designed and built, has been an empowering and motivating experience for him.
Shalini, Kew
"It is really fun being in the Wood Play Studio, such great energy and vibes - feels like the kids are thriving and being free!"
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