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Richard’s classes consist of many students, some with engineering or design backgrounds, and some with no previous experience in woodwork at all – but they all learn the craft of furniture making. Students can try it or stay on to design & make their own furniture, custom designed for their houses, presents for other people or pieces taken from existing designs on the net. It’s a collaboration.



Both Richard & Adam assist with purchasing timber, measurements, design, and hands-on help with machinery whenever they need it. Students work entirely at their own pace and make whatever items they choose. Whether it be classical or modern, furniture or objects, most projects are completed to a high degree of finish and professionalism that you see in these photographs.

A respected craftsman and teacher, Richard Crosland established the school nearly 40 years ago. In his fully equiped workshop in Gardeners Road Alexandria, he recommends the most practical methods for achieving quality results, maintaining a stimulating environment that fosters creativity and encourages ongoing satisfaction and progress.

Because the focus is on personal tuition, classes are limited to no more than eight people; the groups are mixed, the people varied, and the sessions generally good fun. Hence, his waiting list grows while some students have stayed with him for 20 years or more. Students attend weekly classes and all work in progress is stored at the workshop until completion. Fees cover a 3 hour class per week including timber & project storage. Please enquire via the Enquiries page or call Richard on 9313 4142.

The Industrial Estate is on the curve of Gardeners Road and Kent Rd, right next door to Beaurepairs on the same side as Bunnings, Alexandria. If on foot, it is a short walk from Mascot Train Station. There is free parking on the Industrial Estate, when you go through the double gate, just walk or drive straight through to the end of the complex, and the workshop is on your right. Please use Yellow Marked Visitor Parking.

4worldlovers: For 10 years we operated our woodworking school in Sydney’s creative hub, Marrickville. Although technically on long service leave for the next couple of months while we set up our new workshop in Moss Vale, we have already committed to teaching some of our signature short courses for other providers and started filling our calendar for 2023.


While we continue to share our skills, knowledge and passion through craft-based education from other venues, we will also be designing and making for commission and creating luxury timber items for sale through specialist galleries.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone that supported us and Heartwood Creative Woodworking, particularly when our business was in its infancy and thank those that attended our classes in Carrington Road. We loved being part of your community and in some cases, being part of your first woodworking experience and fuelling your desire to lean more.


If you would like to follow our new adventures we are on instagram and facebook. If you would like us to bring our courses to you, or if you would like to discuss how we can bring your next furniture piece to life, then please get in touch.


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