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Santa's Elf Woodwork (Workshop)

Course Overview

Get into the Christmas spirit with our Santa's Elf Woodwork Workshop!

Step into the magical world of toy-making with our special woodworking class on Sunday 8 December!

Perfect for aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone who wants to create unique, handcrafted gifts for the little ones in their life.

In this 6-hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to craft beautiful toys designed for children aged 1 to 3 years, including:

  • Adorable animal shapes like kangaroos, hedgehogs and whales, with holes for threading macramé cord.
  • Wooden stacking blocks that spark creativity in young minds.
  • Toy vehicles like cars and buses with wooden wheels for hours of imaginative play.
  • A tic-tac-toe game, complete with dark and light wooden tokens.
  • A classic hobby horse, perfect for pretend play and adventure!

With the expert guidance of David Searson, a member of the Woodworkers Association of NSW, you will gain hands-on experience with power tools like electric sanders, scroll saws and drill presses, while also improving your skills with basic hand tools.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!

All materials and tools are provided – just bring your enthusiasm and holiday cheer!

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David Searson

About the tutor

David Searson

David lives in St Leonards, is an active member of the Woodworkers Association of NSW, and has a small work space in Artarmon.

Living in a Sydney apartment himself, David will be focused on teaching people how to use basic tools, understand timber that's readily available locally, and how to cut, carve, sand, polish, and use tradtional finishes to create beautiful and lasting peices that you'll be proud to show to friends and family. 

David makes pieces of all sorts - his food-related items like cutting boards, spatulas, baker's tools etc are on sale at the Northside Produce Markets. Over many decades, he has also made things like a spinning wheel, several tables, various boxes, kitchen cupboards, book-binders tools, carved spoons, a Norwegian Fiddle, and he does the occasional restoration of antiques.

 

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(02) 9922 2299
Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
220 Miller St, North Sydney - Back of Ted Mack Civic Park