Real workshop. Not a craft class.

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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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Interested in a workshop, or want to find the right fit for your child? Get in touch.

What people are saying


Mila Du

My kids had so much fun! They are expecting to be there again!

Katherine Deakin

Sunday was an exceptional day for Harry's self confidence, thank you so much Sidre. He's already asking when his next class is.

Dominik Zielke

Woodworking is an absolutely fantastic program -everything about it is top-notch. The host is incredibly engaging, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in woodworking!

Amber Gabriel

Our homeschool Group had a wonderful day, they enjoyed their first project (a beautiful spatula) and can’t wait to come back and continue with more woodwork. The space is great, Sindre is calm and helpful and they even had homemade food delivered by Rika!

Lisa Frawley

My son had such a lovely time! He was so inspired by the craftsmanship in making a beautiful piece. He was so proud of what he made. We will be back! Thank you for a beautiful afternoon.

Paramjit Nanglu

My daughter attended her friend’s birthday party at Ask & Embla Woodshop. The children enjoyed hands-on woodworking activities and learned how to safely use simple tools while creating their own wooden projects. The teacher was friendly, patient, and very encouraging with the kids. The atmosphere was fun, creative, and well-organized. The childre... + more