Wooden tankard with large handle on rustic workbench

Wooden Tankard


8 November 2026

9am – 4pm

Recommended 18 years and over 

Requirements
Closed-in shoes, long sleeves and long pants. Please bring a water bottle.

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

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$280
Includes tuition, materials and meals.

Discover the traditional craft of coopering with seasoned artisan David Harriman. Create your own wooden tankard (wooden mug) and learn the essential skills to continue this rare trade at home.

Meet your tutor

David Harriman learnt the basics of wood-working through high school Manual Arts, a 12 month pre-vocational TAFE Course and by completing three years of a carpentry/joinery apprenticeship. Upon this foundation he has developed his own unique style. David has achieved a number of awards in wood working competitions, including first prize at the Toowoomba Show, and has been working in his own wood crafting business for 30+ years. 

All our Hands-on Workshops have a limited number of participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require.

Spectators are welcome at all workshops.

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