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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 categoriestwo skill levelssix winners, and 12 awards in totalAgainst 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!

Competition Countdown: Key Dates to Remember

Date Event
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

Three Dynamic Categories

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.