Adult & Family Workshops
Tap into the amazing skill and expertise of some of Australia’s master woodworkers and craftspeople over the weekend by joining a Maleny Wood Expo workshop.
A Beginners Guide to Power Carving
with with Kevin Inkster founder of Arbotech
Daily 1 hr demonstration workshops | Free
Join Kev for this free demonstration workshop who will introduce you to power carving techniques using Arbortech’s innovative tools!
SOLD OUT - Carving small animal sculptures
with Carol Russell | Carol Russell Woodwork
2 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $500 per person
Explore the gentle, meditative art of whittling by learning to carve simple animal forms.
SOLD OUT Connect, Weave and Create - Bee Inspired
with Bianca Bond
3.5 hr workshops | Suitable for 12 yrs and up | $20-$55 per person
Join Bianca for a cultural weaving workshop and explore Traditional Kabi weaving techniques.
SOLD OUT Coopering - Bucket making
with David Harriman | Colonial Woodcrafts
1 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $275 per person
Spend the day with David learning the basic skills of white coopering! Use a number of traditional tools to craft your own small bucket
Greenwood Spoon Carving Workshop
with Danny Holmes | Mudjimba Woodcraft
Daily workshops | Suitable for 16 yrs and up | $150 per person
Join Danny Holmes from Mudjimba Woodcraft to make your very own spoon using greenwood and traditional carving methods.
SOLD OUT - Handheld Woodcarving Workshop
with Don Powell
2 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $275 per person
Join master woodcarver Don Powell for an immersive two day workshop learning the fine art of handheld woodcarving.
Make Your Own Bamboo Flute
with Noel Dowling | Windelf Flutes
3.5 hr workshops | Suitable for 11 years and over | $50 per person
Join Noel for a fun and interactive workshop making your very own bamboo flute!
Milking Stool Workshop
with Richard Knight
1 day workshops | Suitable for 12 years and over | $275 per person
Join Richard for a one day workshop where you will make your very own milking stool!
Platypus Whispers
Guided walk along the Obi Obi with Neil Andison
Daily from 6.00 am – 9.30 am | $30 per person, 12 yrs and under free
Join local Maleny platypus expert, Neil Andison (aka the Platypus Whisperer) for a platypus spotting tour along the Maleny Trail!
SOLD OUT Spoon Carving Workshop
with Lexie Farrell | Lf Wood Co
1 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $160 per person
Join Lexie Farrell and learn how to carve your very own wooden spoon from a pre-cut seasoned blank!
The Body Language of Trees
with Sitara Gare
Saturday and Sunday sessions | Suitable for all ages | $10 per person
Join horticulturalist, arborist and an urban forester Sitara Gare for morning and afternoon workshops learning about how to read trees.