Woodwork for Beginners - Hand Tool Basics - Make Some Chopsticks (Workshop)
Course Overview
Join us in this half day session and learn basic hand tool skills while make your own chopsticks.
Experience the satisfaction of shaping something functional and beautiful with just a few simple tools. This hands on session is a great way to learn the basics or build your confidence before tackling larger woodworking projects.
What you’ll learn
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How to use a small block plane safely to shape hardwood into chopsticks
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Sanding, scraping, and burnishing techniques for a smooth, polished finish
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Food safe oil finishes for everyday use
What you’ll make
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As many pairs of chopsticks as you like in 2.5 hours
Tools and materials required
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All timber and jigs provided
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Just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity
Clothing and safety
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No loose sleeves
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Sturdy closed toe shoes
Who this workshop is for
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Absolute beginners with no prior woodworking experience
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Hobbyists and anyone curious about hand tool woodworking
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People who enjoy hands on, creative learning
Take home
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A finished set of chopsticks
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Practical hand tool skills and confidence to try more projects at home
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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.
About David Searson
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