Woodwork Incursion | Melbourne VIC
Bring hands-on, sustainable making straight to your classroom.
Workshop Snapshot:
✔ Led by Tom — our passionate founder runs each session
✔ 90-minute workshop — AM + PM blocks available
✔ Fun & interactive — real age-appropriate real tools
✔ Sustainability focus — reclaimed local timber
✔ Personalised creations — every child builds their own wooden toy
✔ All gear supplied — tools, materials + safety gear
Kinders, preschools & early primary
Sessions run at 10 am and 1 pm. Need another time? Email us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Choose one class-wide project for every student to build
Robot
Car
Animal
What's included in your booking:
- All Tools & Materials Provided:
We supply safe, child-friendly tools and quality reclaimed wood. - Interactive Lessons:
Children learn about sustainability, construction, an introduction to tools, and the joy of recycled crafting. - Guided Building:
Step-by-step activities that ensure safety while still allowing creativity. - Take-Home Creations:
Each child makes their own wooden toy that they can proudly show off.
Take only what you need
We partner with local builders, hardware stores, and timber yards to source reclaimed timber when we can—so each piece varies naturally and teaches kids about real-world sustainability.
Loved by educators & kids alike!
Becky S, 3/4 Kindergarten Teacher
Our kindergarten engaged with Hammer and Heart with our 3-year-old group. Tom was friendly and inclusive to all children involved in his woodworking educational experience. Many of our children have never come across real tools and Tom was able to show all the children what they are used for and was able to engage them safely with the equipment and tools.
Lucy D, 4 years old
"I was excited to press the drill and hear it make spinning sounds. The hammers were loud so we put on our ear muffs. Tom showed us how to put our hands so they are safe."
Dani Y, Educator
The kids have spent all day painting and crafting up their little trucks and have asked if we can do it all over it again. A big hit for kids and the teachers too! Loved the sustainability piece - super important to teach at a young age!
Incursion Details
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with setup instructions and preparation tips. Don't worry, there’s virtually no prep on your end–just clear some space, and we’ll handle the rest!
Each 90-minute workshop kicks off with a 20-minute group learning activity, then kids break into tables of four to build their very own creations!
One session can include up to 24 kids. Bookings for up to 32 children can be requested in the booking process.
Perfect for ages 3-6 inclusive
All workshops are led by Thomas
FAQ
What do the educators need to prepare? you ship overseas?
We bring all tools, safety gear, materials and timber, and cleaning supplies. On-site preparation instructions are super simple–we just need a mat space for our group learning activity, and some cleared tables for our groups of 4s to do their toy building!
What can we expect in an incursion?
The session includes a brief discussion on sustainability, construction, basic woodworking tools, and safety gear, followed by a hands-on wooden toy building activity in small groups.
How do you handle special needs or specific school requirements?
Tom is experienced in inclusive education and adapts every session—tools, pacing, group size, and instructions—to suit all learning abilities. We believe hands-on woodworking benefits every child and work closely with you to ensure everyone can participate and thrive.
Has Tom completed the necessary safety checks?
Tom is experienced in inclusive education and adapts every session—tools, pacing, group size, and instructions—to suit all learning abilities. We believe hands-on woodworking benefits every child and work closely with you to ensure everyone can participate and thrive.
What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
Cancel or reschedule up to 14 days before your session at no charge.
Cancellations or changes within 7 days incur a 50% fee—this helps cover Tom’s time sourcing, cutting, and preparing all the timber, tools, and materials that are done well in advance for your class.