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.

Daily workshops | Suitable for 5 yrs and up | Free

Join Kris from Artisean over the weekend to build a groovy kids cubby from weeds and recycled sheets.

Carve a spoon

with Carol Russell | Carol Russell Woodwork
FULLY BOOKED

1 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $225 per person

Explore the gentle, meditative art of whittling by learning to carve your very own spoon.

Carving small animal forms

with Carol Russell | Carol Russell Woodwork
FULLY BOOKED

2 day workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $350 per person

Explore the gentle, meditative art of whittling by learning to carve simple animal forms. 

Clapstick Making Workshop

with BJ Murphy | Mimburi Dreaming

2 hour workshop | Family-friendly | $50 per pair of clapsticks

Join Jinibara Culture Man BJ Murphy and make your very own traditional clapsticks using local species of timber.

Coopering - Bucket making

with David Harriman | Colonial Woodcrafts
FULLY BOOKED

1 day workshop | Suitable for 16 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

Handheld Woodcarving Workshop

with Don Powell
FULLY BOOKED

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
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

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
FULLY BOOKED

1 day workshops | Suitable for 12 years and over | $250 per person

Join Richard for a one day workshop where you will make your very own milking stool!

Piccapalm Boat and Ochre Painting

with BJ Murphy | Mimburi Dreaming
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

2 hour workshop | Family-friendly | $25 per person

Join Jinibara Culture Man BJ Murphy to learn about traditional uses of the Piccabeen Palm while making a boat to take home.

Platypus Whispers

Guided walk along the Obi Obi with Neil Andison
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Daily from 6.30 am – 8.30 am | $30 per person, 12 yrs & under free

Join local Maleny platypus expert, Neil Andison (aka the Platypus Whisperer) for a guided platypus spotting tour along the Obi Obi creek.

Steam Bending

with Ross Annels
FULLY BOOKED

5 hr workshop | Suitable for 18 years and over | $225 per person

Join Ross and learn about bending techniques for use in studio furniture and sculpture.

Traditional fire-making workshop

with BJ Murphy| Mimburi Dreaming
FULLY BOOKED

2 hour Workshop | Family-friendly | $25 per person

Learn about traditional fire-making through this interactive workshop with Jinibara Culture Man BJ Murphy.

Traditional tools & kid's woodworking

with Stan Ceglinski | Billinudgel Woodwork

Daily workshops | Adult supervision | Gold Coin Donation

Join Stan for his interactive workshops and shows that have been a runaway success Australia-wide for the past 30 years!