Make & Graze: All Ages Timber Cheeseboard Workshop

This workshop is part of the annual Milton Mollymook Makers & Creators Festival.

Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique cheeseboard immersed in nature at Little Forest Farm. Guided by local artisan and SALT ambassador Rosa Hollows, you’ll learn to cut, shape, and finish your piece, then relax and enjoy generous shared grazing platters while soaking up stunning rural South Coast views. It’s a fun, skill-building experience in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

🛠️ Note: A second session of this workshop is being held in the afternoon for adults only. If you’re looking for a relaxed, big kids version of this experience, check out the Adults Workshop – "Make & Graze: Timber Cheeseboard Workshop", also held on Saturday 27 September from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

What We'll Do:

This workshop is designed for everyone – from absolute beginners to those with woodworking experience.

• Meet Rosa Hollows of Hollows & Grain, a skilled carpenter and your guide for the day, who will introduce you to the tools, techniques and joy of working with timber.

• Create your own timber cheeseboard from scratch.

• Learn how to measure, cut, and assemble using tools like tape measures, set squares, handsaws, drop saws, jigsaws, drills, impact drivers, hammers, nail punches and more.

• Be shown the safe and correct use of all tools, with support throughout.

• Gain confidence and introductory skills in woodworking.

• Enjoy a shared nutritious and delicious sweet + savoury grazing platter.

• Take in the peaceful views, meet our miniature horses and ducks, warm up by the fire if it’s cool, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool if the sun’s out.

What’s Included:

• All timber, tools, and safety equipment

• Expert instruction from Rosa Hollows

• A handcrafted cheeseboard to take home

• Shared grazing board (please advise dietary needs)

• Rural atmosphere and farm animal experience

What to Bring:

• Closed-toe shoes (essential for safety)

• Comfortable clothing (suited to a hands-on workshop)

• Hair tie if you have long hair

• Water bottle

• A curious mind and readiness to experiment

Meet Your Host:

Rosa Hollows is a qualified carpenter and joiner, currently restoring a 160 plus-year-old heritage-listed sandstone home in Sydney and building a new sustainable home in Narrawallee. Through her business Hollows & Grain, she shares her passion for timber and traditional skills. Rosa is also the vice president of SALT – Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen, an organisation dedicated to building confidence and increasing female participation and retention in the trades.

🪵 All Ages Workshop - Ticket Selection Guide

Saturday 27 September | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Please select the ticket that best suits how your child (aged 5+) will attend:

• Kid (Drop-off only): For children attending independently.

• Kid + Participating Adult: For kids and adults who want to make one board together.

• Grazing Adult: For adults staying to graze and chill only (not involved in tuition or making a board).

🎨 All tools, materials, and a shared grazing platter are included.

👫 One adult may supervise up to two children.