“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

Box Making course

Saturday 15th February – $396 – 3 vacancies

Join Remy Tramoy for this one day course for beginners.

He will introduce you to the process of box making using traditional techniques. The course focuses on developing hand skills.

At the end of the day you will have a beautiful handmade box to take home.

Introduction to Furniture Making course

Sat/Sun 28th/29th March – $390 – 4 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.

Woodwork for Beginners (4 day course)

Make your own Occasional/Side Table

Sat/Sun 23rd/24th & Sat/Sun 30th/31st May

$895 including materials – 6 vacancies

Join Rob Fabris for this four-day project-based course for beginners. A practical approach to basic woodworking taught in the process of making and finishing your own Blackwood side table. The course focuses on developing hand skills. At the end of the 4 days you will have a beautiful side table to take home.

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.