Introduction to Furniture Making with Elliot Gorham.
Broaden your understanding of subject and materials, in this stand-alone course, in which you will learn the fundamentals required to start furniture making.
This two-day course is intended to engage individuals with little or no prior experience, who wish to build their own furniture, or others who may already have some prior woodworking / furniture making experience, but want to revisit the foundation of fine woodworking practice and skill.
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Day One:
The first day is hand tool focused, covering; care, sharpening, marking out and the application of tools to a range of foundation practice joints.
- Introduction to the use and care of hand tools – maintenance and tuning.
- Marking and measuring to achieve precision, using traditional methods and layout tools.
- Application of saws, hand planes and chisels – techniques and tips to achieve crisp and accurate refinements.
- Sharpening – get the most out of your cutting edge.
Day Two:
The focus on the second day, is on machine safety, how to prepare stock and make the most out of your timber.
- Preparation for the selection and purchase of timber.
- Introduction to safety on the static machines – Safe and effective use and maintenance of a broad range of essential standing machines.
- Plans and Drawings – Sketching and drawing as a means of communication, taking information from and making working drawings.
- Introduction to sanding and finishing – processes of surface preparation and finishing, to achieve satisfying finishes easily.
This is not a project-based course, however, we hope to offer a few very simple, small projects, the purpose of which will most importantly be for education and practice in woodworking. Completing these projects is a secondary element to the course and is dependent on class/individual pace.
Class sizes are kept small to enable all participants to receive individual guidance. Elliot’s teaching is for the most part workshop based, with practical demonstrations and handouts. There is one to one discussion, planning and feedback.
Dates: 27th and 28th of September 2025.
Time: 9-4pm both days.
Cost: $400 per person.
Discount: Book with a friend – get 10% off. $360 per person.
To secure your place send Louise an email, info@steelroad.com.au or call 0412 407 797.
Introduction to Furniture Making with Elliot Gorham.
Introduction to Furniture Making at Melbourne workshop, Handsome and Co.
Visit our world-class woodworking workshop, nestled in small town Yackandandah, in the north east of Victoria. ‘Yack’ is a charming historic town, rich in gold rush heritage and creative spirit. Its beautifully preserved streets are lined with art galleries, quirky shops, and cosy cafes. The town embraces sustainability and community, hosting lively markets with local produce and crafts. Surrounded by scenic trails, waterfalls and bushland, it’s perfect for nature lovers. Whether you’re after history, natural beauty, good food or a relaxed vibe, a visit to Yackandandah offers a warm welcome and a unique experience—just a short drive from the bustle of Albury/ Wodonga and a relaxed trip up the Hume Highway if traveling from Melbourne.