Imperfect Woodcrafts

14/06/2026

10/06/2026

A friend gifted me some Wattle. First time I've ever carved with this particular one and it was a real pleasure. I think they call it Acacia Wattle here in FNQ. How nice are those colours? Even nicer in person :)

06/06/2026

Thanks so much to you guys who came along to my first ever axe workshop here in the Original Rainforest Market! I've been wanting to run an axe-focused carving workshop for a while now and it was great to be able to make it happen.

I had a great time and I hope I was able to share a trick or two. I definitely misjudged how long it takes to axe out a blank when you're just beginning your carving journey, so I'll keep that in mind for the next time.

Thanks also to BUSK JAPANESE TEA HOUSE for some delicious refreshments this morning.

Stay tuned for more workshop dates in the future, and I'm always happy to take private bookings too.

02/06/2026

Carving axe workshop this Saturday!

Start with a freshly cut log and take home your own handmade wooden spoon. Learn this ancient greenwood craft just like our ancestors did - without sandpaper or machinery.

This is an advanced carving workshop so participants must be comfortable using a sharp carving axe and also need to have the endurance for a full day of working with hand tools.

The workshop takes place in the beautiful Kuranda Original Rainforest Market. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite to eat at the market. Coffees are on me.

Suitable for adults and responsible youngsters (16+).

Send me a message if you'd like to get involved or have any questions. Follow my page if you'd like to keep up-to-date with workshop dates in the future.

Disclaimer: HIGHLY ADDICTIVE

30/05/2026

This is what you'll be greeted with when you come along to one of my spoon carving workshops - sharp tools, example spoons and lovingly axed-out blanks ready for you to get stuck into.

We had another great workshop today and thank you so much to you guys who came along. :)

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

Some new additions to the ever growing fleet of carving tools, ready for you to use on the next spoon carving workshop you come along to ;)

24/05/2026

What a cracking spot to sit and do some finishing cuts on this spoon. Braw!

21/05/2026

I'm running another spoon carving workshop on Saturday 30th May and spots are available.

Start with a spoon blank and learn how to use straight and hook knives safely and efficiently. Sit and enjoy an afternoon of whittling then take home your finished spoon.

The workshop takes place at my little shop in the Kuranda Original Rainforest Market. Only $60 per person, tools and materials are provided. 12 noon til 3pm (ish).

Drop me a message if you fancy coming along. Suitable for adults and responsible youngsters.

Tom