Sustainable Timber and Textile Workshops, Talks and Exhibitions

Explore the sustainable art of working with reclaimed timber and second-hand tools in a variety of classes at Among the Trees, including a one-off kid’s workshop, and two special classes on the wonders of natural dyeing by Canberra-based textile designer and weaver Samorn Sanixay.

The in-house makers' exhibition showcases art crafted from salvaged materials. Discover innovative ways to address environmental challenges through creative reuse and sustainable practices. Hear an enlightening talk on native bees and get an introduction to the upcoming insect hotel course. Don’t miss our highlight of the week, The Offcut Challenge Exhibition, where participants transform waste into imaginative masterpieces!

Exhibition Response to Waste Friday 11 October – Friday 18 October; Exhibition Opening The Offcut Challenge Saturday 19 October 6 – 8pm; Workshops Friday 11 October - Sunday 20 October; Talk Saturday 12 October 6pm

Workshops
11th October 10.30am - 2.30pm Kids class: Wooden naughts and crosses making
12th October 10am - 3pm Whittling: Small Animals
13th October 9am - 4pm Step Stool building
16th October 6 - 9pm Woodworking fundamentals
17th October 9.30am - 3.30pm and 18th October 9.30am - 3.30pm
Natural dye with Eucalyptus and local native plants
19th - 20th October 9am - 3pm Adirondack Chair building

Please note: workshops book out fast. So get in quick!

Talk
12th October 6pm Native Pollinator Insects and Plants

See the website for further event and booking details.
amongthetrees.com.au/courses

Exhibition, Workshop, Talk
Educational, Family/ kid friendly, Shopping/ markets, Sustainable, Woodwork

Top images (l-r): Andy Waddle, Art of Diversion, 2024; Among the Trees Step Stool Workshop Photos: Among the Trees.