Woodworking Workshops for kids

Workshops for Little Makers (Ages 3–6)

I run hands-on, sustainability-focused woodworking workshops designed especially for children aged 4 to 6. (I am aware some preschool classes are 3-5 which is also suitable) These 2-hour sessions take place at childcare centers, where I bring everything needed to create a fun, safe, and meaningful experience.

Each workshop begins with a child-friendly discussion about sustainability—what it means, why it matters, and how we can make a difference. From there, we dive into the woodworking! Using real (age-appropriate) tools and recycled timber, children create their very own project to take home.

Every child also receives a special letter explaining where the timber was sourced from—adding an extra layer of connection and learning to their creation.

Hear from some of the parents whose child participated in one of my workshops!

"Leo was ecstatic to come home from daycare with this car he made himself during a woodworking workshop with @houseoftierney! Repurposed timber and milk bottle lids as wheels, this is reuse at its most creative. Plus he got a talk on reuse and I bet he was paying more attention than at home!!!"

"Hi Katherine. I just wanted to say a huge thank you! My son Teddy made a bird feeder at his daycare with you and absolutely loves it. We have an Earth book and only a few days before it was suggesting ways we could help out Earth, and one of them was to put out a bird feeder. This is going one step further!"

Currently I offer the following projects:

  • Penholders
  • Wind chimes
  • Key racks
  • Bird feeders
  • Toy cars (extra $25 total for fasteners)
  • Bee hotels (extra $10 per child for materials)
  • Frame (extra $5 per child for materials)
  • Visible planter (extra $5 per child for materials)

Educators are also welcome to discuss other project types that may suit what the children are currently working on. 

Workshop class size and pricing (preschoolers)

Workshop with 10 students or less: $250

Workshop with 10-20 students: $300

Workshop with 20-30students: $350

Workshops are conducted on the NSW Central Coast, Hunter region and Sydney. (please note: for the Hunter and Sydney areas I do charge a travelling fee of $50)

I am fully insured, hold a current Working with Children's Check and have a complete risk assessment which can be provided upon request.

I do offer workshops for older children on request and pricing will depend on class size, age of participants and project type. Please email me at katherine@houseoftierney.com.au to inquire.