2-Day Marquetry Workshop with Brian Reid in Melbourne
 
Brian Reid's Australian Tour
Monday & Tuesday, March 16 & 17, 2026
9.00am – 5.00pm daily
The Wood Play Studio
Level 2, 69 Charles Street Coburg 3058
 
Marquetry is the ancient art of creating decorative patterns using timber veneers, shell or any other material that may be thinly sliced and laid to a substrate. If you want to try your hand at marquetry and bring a new decorative dimension to your craft, then check out this 2-Day Marquetry Workshop with American master craftsman Brian Reid.
 
The 2-Day Marquetry Workshop
 
During this 2-Day workshop you will learn Stack Cut Marquetry. To start you will warm up your skills up by cutting and joining veneer squares to create parquetry patterns using a knife and tape.
 
Then you will learn Stack Cut Marquetry,  a technique where you stack different coloured veneer squares into a bundle and then cut the stack into shapes using the scroll saw. The cut pieces are then assembled to create patterns that play upon the differences in colour between the various veneer pieces. This technique is incredibly flexible allowing you to create endless pattern variations.
 
You will then glue your marquetry patterns to a plywood substrate and finish them ending this 2-Day workshop with a series of veneered trivets that you can take home to impress your family and friends. This is your unique opportunity to develop fundamental marquetry skills in a friendly and supportive group environment. Only 8 places available so book your spot today.
 
Tools & Materials
 
All tools and materials required for this workshop are supplied. Participants should wear sturdy clothes and covered shoes suitable for woodworking. Participants need to bring their own PPE including eye and hearing protection and a dust mask.

Meals 
 
All meals including lunch, morning and afternoon tea are provided each day of the workshop. The individual dietary needs of participants will be considered.
 
Who is Brian Reid 
 
Brian Reid is a contemporary marquetry artist, furniture maker and educator from Maine USA. For over twenty years, he has taught worldwide in the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Colombia. And at home at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine.
 
Brian is an honours graduate of Parnham College (Dorset, UK), he studied under the renowned designer Sir John Makepeace and principal Robert Ingham. He is the 5th from only a total of 8 Americans to have attended this distinguished program.
 
In 2018, Brian was recipient of the Maine Arts Commission's Fellowship in Craft. He was a Windgate Artist-in-Residence at SUNY Purchase in 2012 and in 2017, Brian was honored with the Artist Award from Boston's Society of Arts and Crafts.
 
Brian is also a really friendly and personable guy who wants you to have a great, stress free experience in the workshop.
 
Who is this workshop for?
 
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of marquetry and / or wants to add a contemporary decorative element to their work. This workshop is also for anyone seeking to learn directly from a contemporary master craftsmen to expand their vision of the craft.
 
Terms & Conditions
 
Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing a ticket to attend this five-day woodworking workshop. Visit the WOOD DUST Terms & Conditions located in the website footer to learn more. If you have any questions regarding this workshop email John Madden at hello@wooddustaustralia.com.au for more information.
 
Tickets on Sale
 
If you want a comprehensive marquetry learning experience, then this workshop is for you. Tickets are on sale now, only 8 places available each day so reserve your bench space now.
 
This Brian Reid 2-Day Marquetry Workshop is valued at $1320.00 inc gst. For the next couple of weeks WOOD DUST is offering a very special early bird price of $1188.00 inc gst. ($132.00 / 10% off) This offer is valid until Midnight November 15, 2025. Don't miss out!