Box Making Joinery Workshop

Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 9am to 4pm
Place: JTA Workshop - 29 Production Av, Kogarah NSW 2217

This basic dovetail course teaches the fundamental skills of creating hand cut dovetail joints, a strong and visually appealing woodworking joint. Join us in this workshop and begin your journey in exploring this iconic and traditional skill!

JTA are proud to host Jason from Wigwood to run his class making a dovetail box utilising beautiful Australian native timbers with Japanese hand tools on a custom moxon vice. No dovetail cutting experience is required, but some basic wood working skills would be helpful. Jason’s approach supports a learning environment for every level. New skills, tips and tricks will be enjoyed equally by those who have never picked up a dovetail saw as well as those who have tried their hand at hand cut dovetails previously.

Using jigs that have been designed to work with Japanese hand tools simplifies the process and is a great introduction to dovetailing. This technique will also provide those with previous experience in dovetailing news skills to explore. Students can be expected to be taken through, step-by-step, the layout and cutting of dovetails.

Each student will have hands-on practice in marking, sawing and chiselling their own dovetails in completing a lidded box. This will leave you with the knowledge to make more! Approximate Box size: 250x150x130mm. 

All tools and materials are provided for the session. Also includes tea, coffee and a light lunch.

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.