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14 Cottage St
Blackburn, VIC, 3130
Australia

0413 537 490

The Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking was founded by Alastair Boell in 2007. After graduating from the world renowned North Bennet Street School, Boston (USA) Alastair felt that there was a great need in Australia for an educational facility that focuses on traditional skills. 

The Guild is committed to preserving and advancing craft traditions in furniture making. We are also committed to promoting a greater awareness and appreciation of
craftsmanship. In our classes we emphasize the skillful use of hand tools and power equipment and an informed use of appropriate materials. We are passionate about what we do and want to share information, ideas and skills with all our students young and old, from beginner to advanced.

Classes

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Open Workshop - Monday

Josh Cohen

TERM 1 2026
Starting 19th Jan (9 week course)
AM class - 2 spots available
AFT class - 1 spot available
PM class - 3 spots available

$855 2025 - 9 week course

This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to undertake their own individual projects under the expert tuition of our qualified instructors. These classes are ongoing and offer a great opportunity to join a group of like minded enthusiasts.

Presented by Mike Blood, Alastair Boell , Lionel Seibert & Darren Naftal

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Open Workshop - Tuesday

Josh Cohen

TERM 1 2026
Starting 27th Jan (10 week course)
AM class - FULL
AFT class - FULL
PM class - 3 vacancies

$950.00 - 10 week course

This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to undertake their own individual projects under the expert tuition of our qualified instructors. These classes are ongoing and offer a great opportunity to join a group of like minded enthusiasts.

Presented by Alastair Boell & Lionel Seibert

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Open Workshop - Wednesday

Josh Cohen

TERM 1 2026
Starting 28th Jan (10 week course)
AM class - 1 spot available
AFT class - 1 spot available
PM class - 3 vacancies

$950.00 - 10 week course

This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to undertake their own individual projects under the expert tuition of our qualified instructors. These classes are ongoing and offer a great opportunity to join a group of like minded enthusiasts.

Presented by Alastair Boell

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Open Workshop - Thursday

Josh Cohen

TERM 1 2026
Starting on 29th Jan 2026 (10 week course)
PM class - 3 vacancies

$950 - 10 week course

This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to undertake their own individual projects under the expert tuition of our qualified instructors. These classes are ongoing and offer a great opportunity to join a group of like minded enthusiasts.

Presented by Mike Green & Peter Kruithof

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Open Workshop - Saturday

Josh Cohen

TERM 1 2026
Starting on 31st Jan (9 week course)
AM class - 2 vacancies
AFT class - 2 vacancies

$855 - 9 week course

This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to undertake their own individual projects under the expert tuition of our qualified instructors. These classes are ongoing and offer a great opportunity to join a group of like minded enthusiasts.

Presented by Lionel Seibert and Alastair Boell

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