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 canoe

with Brian Jones

3 day workshop | Must have adult supervisor | $750 per team 

Join experienced boat maker Brian Jones over the duration of the Maleny Wood Expo, and build your very own 3.6 m marine ply canoe!

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

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

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. 

Coopering - Bucket making

with David Harriman | Colonial Woodcrafts

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

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 | $250 per person

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

Steam Bending

with Ross Annels

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 tools & take home music clap sticks

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! 

+ more to be announced soon!