Birdhouse or Bee Hotel
Course Overview
Spring is the perfect time to invite nature into your garden, patio, or balcony!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a charming birdhouse or bee hotel to attract wildlife and support local ecosystems. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this workshop is designed for anyone looking to bring a little more nature to their outdoor space.
Skills You Will Learn:
- Safely using hand tools such as drills and saws
- Techniques for assembling small parts with precision
- Tips for creating a sturdy and functional design
No prior woodworking experience is needed, just a passion for nature and a willingness to get creative!
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a completed birdhouse or bee hotel, ready to welcome birds or pollinators into your outdoor space.
What to Bring:
- Lunch (or enjoy a meal from one of the nearby cafes)
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a workshop environment
Join us and make a practical, eco-friendly addition to your outdoor area this spring!
David is a stallholder at the Northside Produce Market, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM—be sure to drop by and check out his woodwork stall!
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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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