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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

Amanda Pirri

The class was fantastic. My son loved it. The teacher was patient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Katrina Baker

Host is really good The atmosphere is great

Josie Song

My daughter has just started the weekly woodworking classes and it’s quickly become the highlight of her week! She has so much pride in her first creation, and loves the creative freedom. Sindre has created a beautiful environment for the kids.

Anne Zwahlen

My son absolutely loves this woodworking workshop. He enjoys the creativity of taking an idea and turning it into something real with his own hands. The guidance is excellent, and having a positive male mentor who leads with patience, skill, and encouragement has been incredibly valuable. He always looks forward to going, and comes home feeling pro... + more

Saya Walker

My husband and I had always wanted our 8 year old son to experience “real” woodworking. So, we were really happy and very excited when we found this workshop. The workshop was great! Our son said that he would like to come back again as he had so much fun and he loved whole experience! The teacher was professional, friendly and funny. The wo... + more

Brenda Staggs

This course was fantastic and the teacher was brilliant safe and friendly. My son and I had such a great day and we love the things that we made. Thank you :)