Credits:Montville Timber Trail, wood working demonstration. Photo: Adam Friend
The Montville Timber Trail celebrates local craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the region’s deep connection to timber traditions. Across a full weekend, artists, woodworkers, toolmakers, and designers come together for demonstrations, exhibitions, timber sales, and hands-on experiences that honour the craft shaping the Hinterland.
A highlight of the Timber Trail is hosting the prestigious Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize – a nationally recognised woodworking competition attracting leading furniture makers, sculptors, and contemporary designers from across Australia. This award celebrates excellence in furniture design, sculpture, and fine craftsmanship.
Spread across four charming venues within walking distance, this free event invites you to explore Montville’s beautiful streets. Begin with a coffee at a local café, then wander to St Mary’s Church Hall for woodworking inspiration. Continue to the Village Hall for live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, browse handmade designer products at the Makers’ Design Fair, and finish at Montvale for the official 2026 Wootha Prize Exhibition.
The Makers’ Design Fair
Location: The Edge
Dates: 2–3 May
Times: 10am – 4pm
Wootha Prize Exhibition
Location: Glass House — Montvale at Montville
Dates: 2–4 May
Times:
Sat 2 May: 10am – 5pm
Sun 3 May: 10am – 5pm
Mon 4 May: 10am – 2pm
Workshops
Platypus Carving Workshop
Date: Sat 2 May
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Montville Village Hall
Mushroom Carving Workshop
Date: Sun 3 May
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Montville Village Hall
Greenwood Spoon Carving Workshop
Date: Sun 3 May
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Montville Village Hall
Stool Making Workshop
Date: Sat 2 and Sun 3 May
Time: 9am to 3pm (6-hour workshop per day = 12 hours in total)
Location: Montville Village Hall
Veterans Carving Workshop
Date: Sat 2
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Montville Village Hall
The Montville Timber Trail is a two‑day, all‑ages event held in Montville village on the Blackall Range. Audiences can explore workshops, demonstrations and showcases presented by furniture makers, designers and craftspeople from across Australia.
Across the trail, visitors can:
- Participate in hands‑on workshops
- Meet makers and view fine furniture and timber design
- Learn about sustainably sourced materials and contemporary craft processes
This event celebrates timber and highlights its place in both our history and sustainable future.
Please refer to the Montville Timber Trail website for specific accessibility details.
We strive to ensure our programs and events are inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility requirements, including Auslan Interpreters, mobility assistance, hearing support, or other accommodations, please contact our team at [email protected].
Horizon Festival acknowledgments
Montville Timber Trail is a Program Partner of Horizon Festival 2026.
