Tools, Timber & Techniques Special Event - Perth

World renowned, Neil Turner doesn't require any introduction. He primarily uses Australian timbers and works in a highly sympathetic way with the material, the natural features of the timber informing the finished piece.

Neil’s work has been shown in galleries across Australia and internationally. His fine sculptures and furniture feature in both public and private collections and he has received public art commissions.

At Tools, Timber and Techniques, Neil will be demonstrating a range of turning and carving techniques.

https://neilturnerartisan.com.au

The Perth Wood School offers woodworking lessons, hands-on workshops, and workshop use to help you build your own projects. The workshop is fully equipped with quality tools, timber and consumables.

The Perth Wood School is home to some of the Perth’s finest woodcraft teachers. Whether you are a complete beginner or skilled woodworker, Perth Wood School has everything you need to create your own masterpiece.

https://www.perthwoodschool.com.au/

Over three years of collaboration with woodworkers and designers, Melbourne-based woodworking retailer Timbecon has created a new brand of hand tools. A brand that takes inspiration from the past yet designs tools for the future. A brand producing tools that are genuine, accurate and accessible to all people who are passionate about woodworking. A brand simply called Melbourne Tool Company.

https://www.melbournetool.com/

Promac’s partnership with Tormek started over 20 years ago with Promac becoming the first Australian sole Tormek distributor.

Well-grounded in the Swedish tradition of advanced innovation, functionality and quality. Tormek has developed a unique sharpening system that has come to set standard in modern edge tool sharpening.

https://www.timbecon.com.au/brands/tormek

Pica develops products to be helpful tools for daily professional use. Pica pencils and markers are made to be like your favourite tool; durable, economic, and with a product design you find real pleasure in every single day.

https://www.timbecon.com.au/brands/pica-marker

Best Abrasives are Australia's Authorised Mirka Importer. They help many businesses, professionals and hobbyists all over Australia reach their full workshop potential by experiencing Mirka's unmatched dust free sanding solutions.

https://www.bestabrasives.com.au/

Men’s Sheds of WA is the peak body that represents and supports sheds throughout Western Australia. Working for the mutual benefit, success and support of member sheds and to facilitate public access to those sheds.

The goal of Men’s Sheds of WA is to continue to build the men’s sheds movement in WA, ensuring their sustainability. Achieved by connecting existing sheds, helping to start new ones, and raising awareness of their many benefits to social, physical, and emotional health.

https://mensshedswa.org.au/

Ebonisto is a Joinery and Cabinet making shop that specialises in bespoke items of furniture and joinery as well as being an importer of Japanese woodworking tools.

https://www.ebonisto.com.au/

DJARILMARI (pron. “Jar-il-mari”) MEANING “PLACE OF TREES” IN NYUNGAR

Djarilmari is a renowned, internationally recognised wholesale timber merchant, specialising in exotic Western Australian hardwoods. Western Australian timbers are prized worldwide for their rich, beautiful colours and spectacular grain features.

https://www.djarilmari.com

The Hand Tool Preservation Society of West Australia preserves and restores old hand tools from every trade. You can buy and sell, join up and collect. Discuss your collection, ask for advice, or get tips on where to improve your collection. Members come from all walks of life share an interest in collecting old hand tools.

https://www.facebook.com/handtoolswa/ 

For all of you out there who love to turn wood, Timbecon has created your very own dedicated woodturning YouTube channel.

Timbecon Turning is essentially a group of mates making turning videos upstairs at our Perth store. These mates are otherwise known as Dane, Jordan and Colin from our team in the west. These guys love turning and want to share the projects they create and reach out to the broader turning community.

What do they offer? Basically everything. This channel covers all things woodturning. Whether you want to know how to sharpen a gouge, turn a banana bowl, or tips on buying a lathe. Timbecon Turning has you covered. This is Australia’s best new resource for the emerging and dedicated woodturner.

https://www.youtube.com/c/TimbeconTurning

The Fine Wood Work Association WA was founded at Karri Valley in Western Australia's South West in 1987 following a meeting of craftspeople interested in establishing an association which would encompass all forms of fine woodwork.

The Association welcomes members who have a love of fine timber craftsmanship and the desire to create quality woodwork. This includes anyone who aspires to improve their skills, as well as those who are already expert crafts people.

https://www.fwwa.org.au/

The Joy of Wood’s focus is teaching traditional woodworking hand skills and techniques. Providing woodworking experiences for people of all levels through workshop programs, private tuition and work in schools and festivals.

Come and check out the Joy of Wood at the Tools, Timber & Techniques weekend.

https://www.thejoyofwood.com.au/

Our Veteran’s Forge is a not-for-profit organisation set up by veterans to help other veterans with PTSD “Post-traumatic stress disorder” and other associated medical issues after discharge from the ADF “Australian Defence Force”.

Blacksmithing like Defence teaches various skills. Unlike many one-off activities offered to veterans, Our Veteran’s Forge introduces veterans to blacksmithing on a weekly basis. With the option of ongoing membership in the veteran community.

https://ourveteransforge.com.au/

Boffins Bookshop is an Australian owned, independent bookseller offering customers an eclectic range of technical, practical, special interest and fiction books.

https://www.boffinsbooks.com.au/

Whittle Waxes is a leading provider of natural, high quality finishes to the Australian market, with satisfied customers across the board that include home renovators, professional polishers, flooring suppliers, timber companies, architects and designers.

https://www.whittlewaxes.com.au/

Mayama Gems specialise in providing novice and expert wood turning professionals the supplies they need to produce the works of art that they are known for. Mayama is Australia’s premier wood turning supplies stockist, stocking products from both home and abroad.

https://www.mayama.com.au/

The Joy of Wood has been integral in the development of the Stirling Women's Shed since its inception in 2022 and the City is delighted to formalise this partnership. Both organisations recognise the benefits of a space for women to come together, learn, connect and thrive.

https://www.thejoyofwood.com.au/stirling-womens-shed/

WOTT is the passion project of Janet Carter (JC), set builder, props maker and general arts-related construction wizard. JC trained at the WA Academy of Performing Arts as a set builder and props maker, learning carpentry, welding and a host of other trade skills. She has spent more than twenty five years working in workshops (her own and other peoples), building things, solving problems and teaching skills to all sorts of people.

https://womenonthetools.com.au/

Unique food truck serving fast food with a spin!

https://www.facebook.com/pitchinnjsa/