Welcome.
Get to know our people.
Get to know a bit more about the people behind The Shed Melbourne and what they do to make this space so incredibly unique and fun.
Introducing Our Tutors
Tom King
Tom is a guitar maker/repairer/teacher based in Melbourne, Australia.
Tom studied luthiery in the Netherlands at De Haan Guitars’ Dutch School of Guitar Making, where he later returned as an instructor and developed his passion for teaching. Closer to home, he worked for several years with Cole Clark Guitars where he developed an appreciation for Australia's incredible native tonewoods. Tom’s background as a Materials Engineer has also helped him experiment with uncommon materials and novel build techniques.
Since starting at TSM Tom has expanded his knowledge and skill base to be a masterful furniture maker, recently receiving notable mentions in the Wood Review Maker of the year awards.
https://tomkingguitars.com
Rohan De Beaux
Rohan is a passionate designer & maker. He is the owner operator of Studio Daam, based in Melbourne’s West on Bunurong Country. Proudly sourcing natural, local and sustainable material to conceptualise, design and build signature pieces with a unique twist.
He prides himself on creating furniture that not only looks beautiful but is also crafted to last a lifetime. He believes that furniture should be more than just functional.
https://studiodaam.com.au
Patrick Holcombe
Patrick Holcombe, Douglas Fir Design – Patrick Holcombe creates beautiful furniture by hand in Melbourne. His background in Ecology guides the choices he makes and the materials he uses. The majority of his work uses recycled timber, mainly australian hardwoods and big Oregon beams. The joinery and techniques he uses are modern and understated. He prefers the structure of the piece to explain itself, the strength to be evident inherently in the materials used.
https://www.douglasfirdesign.com.au
Wanda Gillespie
Wanda Gillespie is an innovative artist known for her captivating blend of traditional techniques and contemporary themes. With a background in fine arts, her work spans various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Wanda draws inspiration from nature, personal experiences, and societal issues, creating pieces that evoke deep emotional responses. Her thought-provoking exhibitions have garnered attention in galleries across the country, making her a prominent figure in the modern art scene. Through her artistic journey, Wanda continues to explore the boundaries of creativity, inviting viewers to engage with her visions in profound ways.
Ricky Wood
Owner of The Shed Melbourne & Ricky Wood Design