Handmade Wooden Items & Woodworking Classes in Sydney

Hand-crafted wooden items - boards, bowls and things made from Australian hardwood — and beginner-friendly woodworking classes where you make something to take home.

Hand Made Items Woodworking Classes

Handmade Wooden Items

Wooden cutting boards, rolling pins, chopsticks, tongs and spatulas.
Boxes, bowls, and the odd whimsical gift for yourself, or for a special occasion.

Made with timbers from all around Australia.

Simple, durable things designed for everyday use.

Woodworking Classes

Beginner friendly one-day workshops in Sydney.
Learn to use real woodworking tools and take home something you made yourself.

North Sydney Community Centre - Woodwork Workshops

Things You Can Make In A Workshop

Workshops run on Sundays from 10am to 4pm - at the North Sydney Community Centre.

All workshops are beginner friendly. You’ll learn to use real woodworking tools and take home something you made yourself.

Find Me At Local Markets

You can see my work in person at the Northside Produce Market. The market is held on the first and third Saturday of every month from 8am to 12noon - rain, hail or shine!

Stop by and say Hi! - I don't bite.

Upcoming Workshops & Markets - 2026

Sat 21 Mar - 8am to 12noon – Northside Produce Market
Sun 29 Mar – Woodwork for Beginners - Rustic Tray from Upcycled Materials
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Sat 4 Apr - 8am to 12noon – Northside Produce Market
Sun 12 Apr – Woodwork for Beginners - Keepsake Boxes
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Sat 18 Apr - 8am to 12noon – Northside Produce Market
Sun 28 Jun – Woodwork for Beginners - Make Your Own Cutting Board / Serving Board
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Sun 31 May – Woodwork for Beginners - Green Wood Spoon Carving
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Sun 26 July – Woodwork for Beginners - Keepsake Boxes
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What Students Say

"The workshop was lots of fun."
- Addy

"I can't think of any ways for the workshop to be improved. The class was excellent. I achieved a lot more than I anticipated - can't believe I made this with no woodworking experience all in one day!."
- Cynthia

"It was wonderful - really great to use and learn about all the tools and timbers."
- Louise

"I achieved more than I expected, and took a few initiatives that turned out OK!"
- Matthew

"I wanted to learn a new hobby. Now I want to make a bigger piece of furniture, a small table or a lamp."
- Nic

"A wonderful and relaxing way to spend a Sunday. I was worried I could not make anything in a day, but great instruction and guidance helped me make a great box."
- Adam

About David

David Searson is a third generation Sydney woodworker who enjoys making useful objects from Australian hardwoods and teaching beginners the fundamentals of woodworking.

"I love to build custom pieces, as well as some standard runs of things that I think are great value for money. I like to use simple materials, prefer recycled timber, and welcome the occasional challenging project!"

Handmade Wooden Items & Woodworking Classes in Sydney