June 14th, 2026Unique one-day banjo making at Mt Franklin

Established luthier Nick Carpenter, founder of Wildwood Instruments, is introducing a new banjo making course, adding to the range of popular instrument-making workshops he has on offer.
Based in the foothills of Mt Franklin, Wildwood Instruments is a boutique workshop dedicated to the craft of instrument making.
Nick’s short, hands-on courses are designed to introduce people to the rewarding world of luthiery, with existing offerings including making electric guitars and cigar box guitars.
The latest banjo course is one of the only courses of its kind in Australia. Conducted over a single day, the workshop provides students with all the components required to build a banjo from a supplied kit.
Under Nick’s expert guidance, participants will learn the precise steps involved in assembling, setting up, and finishing a quality instrument. It is an immersive experience in the art of instrument making.
By the end of the course, each student will leave with a beautifully finished, fully playable banjo that they have built themselves.
The course is open to anyone aged 16 years and over, and no prior woodworking or instrument-making experience is required.
To ensure personalised instruction, class sizes are limited to four participants. They will be held on July 18 – and then every two months. Cost is $499 per person.
Link: www.wildwoodinstruments.com.au

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