Idle Hands Workshop Canberra

31/03/2026

Heidi just finished this awesome quirky stool - all recycled timbers - so cool!

31/03/2026

Look at these beauties! We had a question - could a beginner make a star trivet? The answer is below - lovely tight joints, beautifully finished off - well done Adrienne!

Mary finished this beautifully carved bar stool.

Frances replaced a broken leg on her coffee table - including selecting and shaping the timber, making all the mortise and tenon joints, and finishing it off to match the existing colour. I bet you can’t tell which one leg was the replacement!

10/02/2026

Some more lovely projects finished! Well done Shirali, Adrienne, Prachi, Claire and James!

13/01/2026

Are you interested in learning woodworking? Are you not sure where to start? Do you live in or near Canberra? If yes then come to Idle Hands Workshop!!

We have one spot left in our Wednesday woodworking class - beginners welcome.

Everything you need will be supplied. You’ll learn some basic skills and work on a few set projects to get you going. The focus will be on using hand tools.

When - Wednesdays 6-9pm
Cost - $800 for 10 classes
Where - Downer, ACT

Contact Kelly at 0467 069 312 or [email protected]

07/12/2025

It’s been a busy few months at the workshop - some very cool projects finished…..well done everyone!

04/10/2025

20/08/2025

Have you ever wanted to try woodworking? Some spaces have opened up for beginner woodworkers on Monday and Wednesday nights. Classes are from 6-9pm, everything is provided. $700 for 10 sessions.

The workshop is in Downer, ACT.

Below are some examples of the amazing students and some amazing pieces they have made after completing the beginners class.

Please contact Kelly on 0467 069 312

31/07/2025

11/04/2025

Have you ever wanted to try old school hand tool woodworking?

Term 2 - Beginner woodworking classes start end of April 2025!

Monday 28th April - We have a brand new beginners class, with the class size kept tiny at only four people.

Plus Saturday 3rd May - we have two beginner spots available for our Saturday morning class.

Get in touch asap to secure your spot!

Call/text Kelly on 0467 069 312

Or email [email protected]

23/02/2025

Some more great projects completed - a beautiful dovetail picture frame by Shirali, and a phone stand and trivet by Heidi and Damien!

If you’re interested in joining one of our beginner classes, we currently have some spaces available. Please contact us on Messenger or call Kelly on 0467 069 312.

11/02/2025

Have a look at this clever range of projects that Litza, Indi and Tarn created during the holidays!