Forest Heritage Centre | Australian School of Fine Wood

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Dwellingup Western Australia

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The Forest Heritage Centre is unique. While there are many interpretive facilities set in a forest environment none contain the intricate machinery of industry, a museum of social, natural and industrial history and a working school of fine wood training.

A Course in Fine Wood Design and Construction student

Document box designed and crafted by a Diploma student

Enjoy the 11 metre high tree top walk that takes you into the forest canopy and visit the Australian School of Fine Wood at the Forest Heritage Centre, Dwellingup.

EXPERIENCE
Book a Group guided tour of the forest for you and your friends and explore the wildflowers, aboriginal, and timber getters trails Discover the 11 metre forest canopy viewing platform and series of walkways.
See the students at work in the Australian School of Fine Wood.

Photo of a slender green tree frog resting on the Forest Heritage Centres' window, by Dana-Robin Berry.

Photo of a slender green tree frog resting on the Forest Heritage Centres' window, by Dana-Robin Berry.

A Slender Green Tree Frog at the Forest Heritage Centre.


David Deubles 'Fantails' (Interactive light) © Martin Farquharson

INDULGE
Fine Wood shopping: Uncover amazing Giftware and unique Furniture See examples of the students work and displays using Western Australian timbers.

PARTICIPATE & CREATE Why not enrol in our weekend, Creative Workshops or discover the training available in Diploma of Art - Furniture Design or the 'Introductory' Course in Fine Wood Design and Construction
Coffee table in production 2007 - Tortion Box Construction by Michel Bruyer

Picture of a Chuditch, an Australian native cat.

Visit our unique Centre and experience the Dwellingup forest.

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INTERESTED
in a career in Furniture Design and Making.
Interested in learning under an
internationally acclaimed
Designer Maker
Neil Erasmus.

Enrol now
Diploma in Furniture Design 2010 - 2011 Enrolments for the next Diploma course have started for the year 2010 in Dwellingup. This 2 year course focuses on the development of excellent hand skills and design skills in the first year, which lays the foundation for the further development of your skills in furniture design and construction in the second year. There is a shortage of these fine woodworking skills in the timber trades, so fast-track your way into the sharp end of the timber trades. or you can use this course as an alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Arts (Furniture Design) at Curtin University and gain 18 months credit towards their degree course after successful completion of the Diploma. What a fantastic way to prepare for a career in the fine wood and furniture industries! Contact us now to register your interest. Places are limited.

Diploma of Art-Furniture Design Students' Exhibition was held at the Kidogo Art House at Fremantle. The Toolbags and Aprons Expose of Fine Furniture was held on the 11th December to 16th December. The exhibition continues 18th December through to the end of January 2010. All are welcome to this fabulous event showcasing the exsquisite designed pieces constructed by the graduating students of the Australian School of Fine Wood.

Introductory/Course in Fine Wood Design and Construction(Course Code 51883)•
Enrolments are currently being sort for the next Introductory/ Fine Wood Design and Construction, (accredited), scheduled to start on June 5th 2010 in Dwellingup, 160 hours. Accommodation is also available (Limited Accommodation so be quick!). For further information please contact
Ph :(08) 9538 1395


Mission Statement ‘To present the best of Western Australia’s jarrah forest heritage and be a Centre of Excellence for Australia’s fine wood design, training and education.’	© Forest Heritage Centre 2010. All Rights Reserved. Web Master Lisa Hersey. fhc@forestheritagecentre.com.au.