Whilst only relatively new to the Handsome and Co team I’ve come to greatly anticipate and enjoy the educational tasters run each term. They’re kind of like the tea break we have each class but for the term, a chance to sit back from the...
NOTE: all terms are stand alone and while they compliment each other, students may join our 'Structured Fine Woodworking' at the beginning of any term, as attendance of prior terms is not necessary. Term 1 – An Introduction to Tools Learn how to look after your...
[caption id="attachment_3686" align="alignnone" width="690"] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA[/caption] What a wonderful way to whittle away the afternoon...
We at Handsome & Co are very excited to welcome Alichia van Rhijn of Hearth collective to our team of talented tutors and crafts people. Now working from her Central Victorian studio, this self-proclaimed maker of things and vintage lover spends her time handcrafting goods ranging from woodwork, ceramics and...
More photo's from the term 4 2015 'educational taster', check out the original article HERE ...
When I was studying furniture making the domino cutter didn’t exist, in fact, if I’m to believe Wikipedia it was only released for sale in 2007, the very same year I graduated from study. So in other words, the year I finished my four long...
Being a lord of Dogtown is one thing, but becoming a lord of the workshop is something else entirely. This was our very first bespoke skate deck workshop. We had eight student all eager and excited to craft their own custom skateboard or longboard. Over the two three-hour sessions,...
Photography & Text by Seán Breen This past term's 'Educational Taster' was an introduction to Letter carving. At the mid-point of the term students are fully engrossed in their on-going project work. The Educational Taster allows them to step back, relax and enjoy something fun while...
The following tools are a minimum required to be a basis for a good tool kit for a student or beginner attending our ‘Structured Woodworking’ course. The acquisition of a full, individual tool kit may require many years to accomplish. However, there is basic core...