melbourne school of fine woodworking (msfw) is a not for profit organisation located at Box Hill in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

We provide ongoing daytime and evening tutor groups, specialist workshops and project based courses in fine furniture making for beginners through to experienced woodworkers.

Professional designers and furniture makers teach students in small classes with an emphasis on using hand tools and techniques. Our facilities include a workshop equipped with workbenches and hand tools for each student and a separate machine room.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to broaden their skills and design and make furniture for their own enjoyment in a supportive environment. Previous woodworking skills are not necessary, but success in fine furniture making does require patience and attention to detail. 

Term 1 2010 Monday 18 January to Friday 26 March.

Short Courses Semester 1:

Secrets of the Trade:         Sunday 14 February 10am -5pm                                                                                                    Sunday 18 April 10am - 5pm                                                                                                        Sunday 20 June 10am - 5pm                                                       

Introduction to Furniture Making:   Sat 21 & Sun 22 March 10am - 4pm                                                                                             Sat 10 & Sun 11 April 10am - 4pm                   

Router Techniques:            Sat 8 May 10am - 4pm

Plane Tuning:                      Sat 5 June 10am - 4pm

Wood Finishing:                 Sat 3 & Sun 4 July 10am - 1.30pm