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
I’m David Searson, a woodworker, maker and workshop teacher based in Sydney. I craft practical, beautiful pieces from local Australian timbers and have a particular love for traditional techniques, simple tools, and creating functional items for the home and kitchen.
My workshops are beginner friendly and focused on skills you can take home and keep using, whether you’re making a gift, restoring a well loved board, or learning to handle tools for the first time. I aim to blend creativity with clear technique, drawing inspiration from heritage forms, scientific ideas, and classic bush tools.
Helping people gain confidence through making is at the heart of what I do. Whether you’re 18 or 80, there’s something deeply satisfying about shaping wood with your own hands. Most weeks you’ll find me at the local produce markets, selling handmade pieces, chatting with visitors, and offering repairs to keep well used items in service.
If you’re curious, careful, and enjoy learning by doing, you’ll feel right at home in one of my workshops or with a handmade piece from my stall.
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