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Ask & Embla runs small-group woodworking workshops in Dee Why for ages 8–16. Children and teens use real tools to build real things - functional objects they'll actually keep. Five participants maximum, every session.

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About Ask & Embla Wood Co.

Ask & Embla was born in a home garage in Dee Why - and the belief that children are more capable than we give them credit for.

Originally from Norway, Sindre is the founder of Ask & Embla Wood Co. Growing up, making things with your hands wasn't a hobby - it was just part of life. An engineer by trade, Sindre brings the same precision and problem-solving instinct to every session. Ask & Embla is Sindre's way of giving children the same foundation he had: real tools, real challenges, and the quiet confidence that comes from building something from nothing.

Our workshops are rooted in Sløyd - a Scandinavian educational tradition that uses craft to develop focus, patience, and independent thinking. It's not art. It's not a kit. It's woodworking, done properly, in a calm and focused environment where every child is trusted to do the real thing.

Sessions are capped at five participants. No exceptions. Every child works on a project they help design, using actual woodworking tools, and leaves with something functional they built themselves.

Sindre holds a Working With Children Check and $20M public liability insurance.

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What people are saying


Josie Song

My daughter is absolutely loving the weekly classes and is so pleased with her creations!

Irene Renaud-Assemat

Excellent workshop! My children absolutely loved it and are already keen to attend future workshops. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

Anna Shipilova

Boys enjoyed the workshop. They said that they learned that making even a simple tool is very complicated but they felt so proud of themselves. They would definitely like to come again.

Nicholas

My son had a fabulous time at his workshop, he wants to come back again.

Emmy Moring

I am in a retirement stage and want to learn woodworking. I know now how to use some tools. Therefore, i encourage all ages to enrol.

Alex Black

Great activity for teenager and expert guidance in a handy location. Great range of projects can be created