WOOD DUST 2025
WELCOME TO THE BACKSTREETS
WOOD DUST backstreets is a woodworking event for both the enthusiast and professional held in Melbourne October 6 to 10,
and in Newrybar NSW October 14 to 18, 2025
​This WOOD DUST event offers a full program including WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS featuring Christopher Schwarz, Matthew Kenney and Curtis Turner. A special WELCOME DINNER where you can meet, chat and sit down for dinner with our visiting guests. And a YARN of course where you can hear all our guest's backstories and ask your burning questions.​ Choose your poison and book your bench space today!
Christopher Schwarz Stick Chair Workshops...
Christopher Schwarz is coming to Australia to lead Two Five Day Stick Chair Making Workshops assisted by Melbourne chair maker Bern Chandley.
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Two late tickets have become available one each in Coburg Victoria and Newrybar NSW. If you want to join this extraordinary chair making workshop, buy your ticket now!​​​​
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If you can't make the workshop there are other ways you can meet and learn from Chris including the "Welcome Dinner" being held at the Post Office Hotel in Coburg. And the "YARN" being held at the Coburg Studios in Melbourne, and at the Newrybar Hall in Newrybar. Check them out below...
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Master the art of Kumiko with Matthew Kenney...
Kumiko is the delicate technique of assembling wooden frames using only fine joinery and hand tools. Much of Kumiko's appeal rests on its quiet and methodical nature, it's a sensitive craft one can loose themselves in.
​​​​During this Three Day Kumiko Workshop, you will learn and practice the art of Kumiko guided by craftsman Matthew Kenney. This workshop is suitable for both new and the more experienced Kumiko maker. Included in your masterclass ticket is access to the "YARN" featuring Christopher Schwarz. Book your ticket today and join us to build solid hand tool skills and along the way find a little peace. ​​
Colour up your box making with Matthew Kenney...
During this Two Day Box Making Workshop led by Matt Kenney, you will design and make a contemporary hand made lidded box. You can line your box with either veneer, paper or fabric. You can finish it using milk paint and shellac. If you have ever wanted to get into box making and step aside from the trad ole brown box, then this is your chance.​ Included in your workshop ticket is access to the "YARN" featuring Christopher Schwarz. Book your ticket today and join us to build contemporary boxes, and bring a little colour to your woodworking.​​
Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Workshops featuring Curtis Turner
Curtis Turner is traveling all the way from the Lie-Nielsen Toolworks USA to lead a series half day hand tool workshops during WOOD DUST backstreets in Melbourne, and then alongside Christopher Schwarz in Newrybar NSW.
These workshops are a genuine deep dive into the use of traditional hand tools. You will learn all about a variety of hand planes, setting up and adjusting planes, sharpening and more in an intimate group of only 8 people per session. ​
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If you want to learn more about working with traditional hand tools, this is your chance! Limited tickets available, choose your location and visit the workshop product pages to learn more. Book your bench space today!
OCTOBER 9 & 10 in COBURG
OCTOBER 16 & 17 in NEWRYBAR NSW
The Welcome Dinner in Coburg...
A night of food, fun and story telling
The WOOD DUST backstreets YARN...
Hear their backstories, ask your burning questions
An always popular event at WOOD DUST is the YARN. This is an intimate evening of storytelling and group discussion Q&A style where you can hear our special guest’s backstory’s and ask all your burning questions. Join us at the Coburg Studios for an evening of woodworking conversation and storytelling at the WOOD DUST Yarn.
Dinner & YARN combo ticket in Coburg...
Double trouble
The WOOD DUST YARN in Newrybar...
Catch the word in Newrybar
Our second YARN featuring Christopher Schwarz, Curtis Turner from Lie-Nielsen USA and Australian chairmaker Bern Chandley will be held at the Newrybar Community Hall on Thursday October 9. Join us for an intimate evening of storytelling and group discussion Q&A style where you can hear our special guest’s backstory’s and ask all your burning questions. Tickets on sale now!
