“a place to learn and be creative, to produce something beautiful and tangible, to learn patience, precision and process“

“the workshop provides me with a sanctuary away from home, a place to enjoy the company of like-minded people from all walks of life”

“I have developed a respect for working with wood and a deep appreciation of the time and effort required to produce a finished project“

“my Tutor’s wealth of knowledge was used extensively from the start of the design and timber selection right through to the choice of finish to use”

Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking

melbourne school of fine woodworking (msfw) is a not for profit woodworking club located at Box Hill in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

We provide ongoing daytime and evening tutor groups, specialist workshops and project based courses in fine furniture making for beginners through to experienced woodworkers.

Professional designers and furniture makers teach students in small classes with an emphasis on using hand tools and techniques. Our facilities include a workshop equipped with workbenches and hand tools for each student and a separate machine room.

We welcome applications from anyone (aged 18 and above) wishing to broaden their skills and design and make furniture for their own enjoyment in a supportive environment. Previous woodworking skills are not necessary, but success in fine furniture making does require patience and attention to detail.

“I have developed a respect for working with wood and a deep appreciation of the time and effort required to produce a finished project.”

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Great Gift Idea!!

Give a Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking Gift Certificate to the woodworking enthusiast in your life. It can be put towards any of our wonderful Short Courses or Tutor Groups

If you are interested, email Kym at info@msfw.org.au or call 9897 3055

Furniture Restoration course

Sunday 1st March – $294 – 1 vacancy

Do you have an item of furniture you would love to restore to its former glory?

Bring it to our next Furniture Restoration course and learn from the best – Ben Hodgetts, Master Restorer.

Introduction to Furniture Making course

Sat/Sun 2/3 May – $390 – 6 vacancies

Join Gray Balmer for this two day weekend course.

An introduction to basic furniture making skills – designed to broaden your understanding of the subject and materials.

If you are interested, send Kym an email – info@msfw.org.au or call 9897 3055

Give the Gift of Woodworking

Give a Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking Gift Certificate to that special person in your life who is interested in woodworking. To purchase a Gift Certificate please contact us.

2020 Short Courses

Please click here to view our list of courses currently scheduled and their vacancies

If the course you are interested in is not currently scheduled, please email now to register your interest – info@msfw.org.au and we will contact you once it is.