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BOAT & SHIP RESTORATION PROGRAM The Timber Haven Boat & Ship Restoration Program restores donated wooden ships, boats and maritime craft as part of The Timber Haven Project. Through careful hands-on restoration, participants learn woodcraft skills, connect with others and contribute to the preservation of local craftsmanship and community history. The project provides a safe, respectful and trauma-informed workshop environment where people can rebuild confidence, purpose and connection...

Purple Gidgee – One of Australia’s Rarest and Most Remarkable Timbers At The Woodcraft Gallery, we are privileged to occasionally showcase pieces crafted from one of Australia's most extraordinary native timbers — Purple Gidgee (Acacia crombiei). Highly sought after by collectors, woodturners, and timber enthusiasts, Purple Gidgee is considered one of the rarest and densest timbers in the world. Native only to the arid inland regions of Queensland, this remarkable species is renowned for its...

Crafted from one of Australia’s most prized and rare timbers, our Huon Pine bowls celebrate the timeless beauty of Tasmania’s wilderness. Known for its rich golden tones, silky finish and distinctive grain patterns, Huon Pine has long been regarded as Australia’s premium timber — treasured for generations by artisans and collectors alike. Each handcrafted bowl is individually turned, shaped and finished to reveal the natural character of the timber, ensuring no two pieces are ever the same....