
Against The Grain: A Brand New Woodworking Competition for 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of a new woodworking competition!
Against The Grain is a competition for makers of all skill levels to come together to celebrate their craft.
At Timbecon we firmly believe that woodworking is for everyone. Whether you're building functional furniture, creating artistic designs, or turning timber into something extraordinary, this competition will be your stage.
With three categories, two skill levels, six winners, and 12 awards in total, Against The Grain offers every woodworker a chance to shine.
Bring your ideas, your passion, and your tools—we can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
Sign up to stay updated on entry details, prize pools, judging criteria, and more - to be announced in the coming weeks!
Date | Event |
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February | Judging criteria announced |
March | Prize pool announced |
April | Judges are announced |
1st May | Entries open |
31st August | Entries close |
September | Judging commences |
10th October | Winners announced |
11th October | Short-listed & winning entries displayed at TTT Melbourne |

Category 1:
Functional & Furniture
This category celebrates practical pieces like tables, chairs, cabinets, and other functional items.
Judging criteria will be announced soon.

Category 2:
Artistic & Ornamental
Focus on decorative and creative pieces like carvings, sculptures, instruments and ornamental designs.
Judging criteria will be announced soon.

Category 3:
The Australian Woodturning Competition
A revival of THE classic event, this category is dedicated to any lathe-based creations, including bowls, vases, spindles, and other turned pieces.
Judging criteria will be announced soon.