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.
Build a kids cubby from weeds and recycled sheets
with Kris Martin | Artisean
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!