Intro to Wooden Toy Making
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 16 to adult - BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 1pm until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $30
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to design and craft a collection of engaging wooden toys and puzzles specifically tailored for children aged 2-5 years.
Using both traditional hand tools and modern power equipment, students will create delightful items such as toy cars, trucks, and interactive shape puzzles.
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 16 to adult - BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 1pm until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $30
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to design and craft a collection of engaging wooden toys and puzzles specifically tailored for children aged 2-5 years.
Using both traditional hand tools and modern power equipment, students will create delightful items such as toy cars, trucks, and interactive shape puzzles.
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 16 to adult - BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 1pm until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $30
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to design and craft a collection of engaging wooden toys and puzzles specifically tailored for children aged 2-5 years.
Using both traditional hand tools and modern power equipment, students will create delightful items such as toy cars, trucks, and interactive shape puzzles.
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
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YOUR COURSE TUTOR
John Andrews
John has over forty years experience working with wood, and is a retired classroom teacher.
He has made beds, Welsh Dressers, tables, chairs, trinket boxes and charcuterie boards, as well as built in book cases. In the past six years he has been making a wide range of children's toys and furniture (Learning Towers and Pickler Frames).
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The workshop covers the complete process from initial design concepts through cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing techniques.
This ensures each participant develops both technical woodworking skills and an understanding of child-appropriate toy construction.
The toys created in this workshop are thoughtfully designed to support early childhood development, focusing on enhancing fine motor skills while encouraging shape and color recognition in young learners.
Students will gain valuable experience in selecting appropriate materials, understanding safety considerations for children's toys, and applying finishing techniques that create durable, safe, and visually appealing products.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have completed several wooden toys ready to delight young children while supporting their developmental milestones through creative, hands-on play.
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Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Enclosed shoes
Hearing protection (in ear plugs are cheapest option)
This class has an extra materials cost of $30, which is payable directly to the tutor.
Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.
Cost includes:
Timber
Glue
Assorted extra materials
Paints
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Suitable for students with no woodworking experience. Woodworkers at a more intermediate level are also welcome to join.
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NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE
Introduction to the workshop
Basic tools and safety procedures
Begin design process
DAY TWO to FIVE
Cut and assemble toys
Finish surface as desired
