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Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Toowoomba
17 May to 08 Nov, 2026
$205 - $1460
Step into the world of traditional woodworking and heritage crafts through immersive, hands-on workshops inspired by historic trades and time-honoured skills. Guided by experienced artisans, participants will learn practical techniques while working with natural materials to create functional, handcrafted pieces.
Suitable for all experience levels, the workshops provide a rewarding opportunity to connect with traditional skills, deepen your understanding of heritage trades, and take home something you’ve made by hand.
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Wood & Heritage Crafts Workshops
Spoon carving
1 DAY PROJECT | $205
17 May 2026
In this one-day workshop, learn the timeless craft of spoon carving with artisan David Harriman.
Saturday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Wheelwrighting
5 DAY WORKSHOP | $1,460
3 to 7 Oct 2026
Join wheelwright Kerry Riehl for this immersive wheelwrighting workshop, where you’ll build a complete twelve-spoke wagon wheel using traditional tools and techniques.
Saturday to Wednesday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Wooden Tankard
1 DAY WORKSHOP | $280
8 November 2026
Discover the traditional craft of coopering with seasoned artisan David Harriman and create your own wooden tankard (wooden mug).
Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
