Woodwork for Beginners - Outdoor Planter Tub for Your Balcony or Patio

Create a solid and timeless planter box, inspired by the Versailles Palace citrus planter boxes.

What you’ll learn

• How to measure, mark, and cut timber
• A mix of basic and advanced hand-tool techniques
• Safe and effective use of hand tools and power tools

What you’ll make

• A great statement piece for your apartment balcony or garden patio
• A container for a lemon tree, or any large plant

On the day

• David will guide you step-by-step as you create your planter box.
• You’ll learn hand-tool techniques for cutting joints, assembling the box, while also getting experience with a power bench sander, power drill/drivers, and a nail gun.
• Students can personalise their boxes with paint or varnish at home, or leave them to weather naturally.

Tools/materials required

• All materials included
• Patterns and jigs to use on the day
• Students may bring their own hand tools if they prefer

Clothing & Safety

• No loose or long sleeves
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
• Long hair tied back
• Careful attention around the power bench sander

Who this workshop is for

• Complete beginners, no woodworking experience needed
• Adults looking for a calm, fun, hands-on creative day
• Anyone who enjoys making useful, beautiful objects with their hands
• Anyone wanting to learn basic and slightly advanced woodworking in a safe, supportive environment

Take home

• Your own finished planter box
• Knowledge of joint-making, sanding, and finishing
• Confidence to make more personalised wooden items at home

Testimonials

"Lovely small class with an intentive teacher who was patient with all participants. Great project that can be completed on the day allowing you to take something worthwhile home. Our instructor was happy to share his knowledge and provided many tips to help make the process easier. I feel making the planter box just gives the experience and confidence in using different tools allowing a participant to complete other projects at home. A very worthwhile day with a friendly atmosphere.Tip: If you do the class with a partner or friend you get to take home a set of planter boxes - very nice."

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!