Come Carve with Us!

As part of Sydney Craft Week, we’re excited to welcome back wood carver Rachel Shaw (Waiting for Spring) to our Sydney showroom for two weekends of jam-packed carving workshops.

Rachel will be running a series of hands-on classes across both weekends — from spoon and bird carving to her beautifully simple wabi-sabi vessels and more — while we’ll be hosting our own ever-popular kid friendly chopstick-making sessions.

These workshops are all about slowing down, learning new skills, and enjoying the process of working with timber. Whether you’re carving your first piece or building on your practice, you’ll leave with something meaningful — a handcrafted object made by you!

Workshop Location: JTA – 29 Production Ave, Kogarah, NSW 2217

Saturday 11/10

• Morning - Using safe hand tools makers of all ages can shape and smooth their very own pair of chopsticks from Australian hardwoods to take home. This is a great way to introduce children to the joy of making with their hands. $15 per pair - no booking required just walk in.

• Afternoon - 12.30 - 4.30pm Carve a Bird with Rachel Shaw (16+ yrs)

Sunday 12/10

·      11.30am - 3.30pm Carve a Spoon with Rachel Shaw (16+yrs)

Saturday 18/10

• Morning - Make a pair of Chopsticks with the JTA team (kid friendly) - $15 per pair - no booking required just walk in 
• Afternoon - 12.30 - 4.30pm Carve a Small Bowl with Rachel Shaw (16+ yrs)

Sunday 19/10

• 11.30am - 3.30pm Carve a Wabi Sabi Vase with Rachel Shaw (16+yrs)

For more on Rachel Shaw and to view her work, please check out: www.waitingforspring.com 

A huge part of designing our showroom - JTA HQ in Kogarah, was with the intention to create a beautiful workshop space. And over the years we have been lucky enough to host some incredibly talented local and international teachers.

Classes are often limited in number, meaning they do often sell out quickly. We encourage you to leave your email for an automated notification if any additional spaces become available or please feel free to contact us directly on info@japanesetools.com.au.

We understand circumstances sometimes change and if you need to cancel a booked spot we will offer a no questions asked refund 14 days prior to the class date. Any time closer to the class date, we will have to fill the spot first before offering a refund.

If you simply forget the class date or are a no show on the day, we cannot offer a refund or credit.

As we are hosting the classes for our teachers – Tools Bucks cannot be used towards the classes, and although some teachers may offer a discount on multi-day courses, this is not a general rule across all classes.

We can't wait to welcome you into our space to learn a new skill and craft. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on 02)95273870.