Handmade wooden cheeseboard crafted from live-edge timber in woodworking class

Create your own stunning, handcrafted cheeseboard with our woodworking workshop in Sydney! This beginner-friendly course introduces you to live-edge woodcrafting, enabling you to safely use tools, shape and design timber, and complete a practical, stylish cheeseboard to take home. Learn basic woodworking techniques while exploring creative design ideas with expert guidance.

Course Outline

  • Welcome & Safety Briefing: Meet instructor and participants, safety essentials, and workspace tour.
  • Wood Selection & Design: Choose live-edge wood and plan design including optional features like juice grooves.
  • Cutting & Shaping: Hands-on use of saws, sanding tools, and gaining a smooth finish.
  • Routing & Detailing: Add decorative edges, branding, and final sanding.
  • Finishing: Apply food-safe finishes and final detailing like leather handles or feet.

Materials Provided

  • Live-edge timber boards
  • Finishing materials (e.g., oils, waxes)
  • All required tools and safety equipment

Schedule & Venue Info

  • One-session class, December 19, 2025 from 5:30pm–8:30pm
  • Class location is Summer Hill or Redfern – full details upon registration

Details
3 hours

You will learn

  • Apply basic woodworking techniques to shape and finish timber
  • Operate tools like saws, sanders, and routers safely
  • Design and complete a stylish, food-safe cheeseboard

You will get

  • Pre-selected live-edge wood slab
  • Use of tools, safety gear, and finishing materials
  • Your own handcrafted cheeseboard to take home

Appropriate for

Adults with beginner to intermediate woodworking skills. No prior experience necessary.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Clothing suitable for a woodworking workshop
  • Enthusiasm for hands-on creative work

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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