testimonials

M. Allen

“This was 2 days of genuine pleasure. To take a rough log and shape and craft it into something creative with the caring guidance from Helmut, was such an engaging experience for me.  His knowledge and passion was evident throughout, and his capacity to salvage a problem was impressive. I think I’ve found ‘my thing’. Highly recommended.”

J. Hooimeyer

When the opportunity to participate in a spoon carving workshop arose, I eagerly seized it as there was nothing like it in Gippsland. I never imagined I could carve a spoon from a tree branch in just one day. To my surprise, by the end of the day, I proudly walked away with my own hand-carved spoon. It was a delightful experience to be outdoors in the sun, conversing with fellow participants, and learning new skills. Despite my initial unfamiliarity with a shavehorse and drawknife, I found them easy to use and instrumental in shaping the spoon I envisioned. Helmut's professionalism and passionate teaching style left a lasting impression on me.

E. Stasinowsky

“One of the reasons I came to learn from Helmut was that he came recommended. I wanted to learn how to work with wood and develop a strong understanding. Helmut went through everything from safety, tool sharpening, history and general knowledge of tools, techniques and materials for a variety of projects and applications. He made sure that I everything he taught me, I understood. He was meticulous, thorough and organised and this made for an enjoyable time. Whether you are a complete beginner or already know a lot about woodworking, Helmut is a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge to share”.