The Makers Guide

A Trial Class participant at The Makers Society holding a coaster made during the 2-hour workshop
James Verne | March 11, 2026
Is a Trial Woodworking Class Right for You? What to Expect

Not sure if woodworking is right for you? Our trial woodworking classes offer a calm, hands-on introduction to the craft inside a professional Dubai workshop — no experience required, no pressure to commit. In just 1.5 hours, you will work with real hardwoods, learn foundational hand tool skills, and leave...

How Japanese Wooden Nails Create Stronger, Metal-Free Joints
Luca Dal Molin | March 09, 2026
How Japanese Wooden Nails Create Stronger, Metal-Free Joints

Japanese wooden nails create stronger, metal-free joinery by expanding within the joint to lock timber permanently. Discover how these precision-milled Kakuri fasteners outperform metal screws in strength, aesthetics, and sustainability—ideal for craftsmen in Dubai and beyond.

A complete set of essential dovetail joinery tools, including a Dozuki saw, marking knife, chisels, and gauges.
Luca Dal Molin | March 07, 2026
Essential Dovetail Joinery Tools for Cutting Clean Hand-Cut Dovetails

Master the fundamentals with the right dovetail joinery tools and learn how to cut clean, precise hand-cut dovetails. From marking knives to Japanese saws, discover how each tool contributes to accuracy and fit. 

A selection of woodworking mallets and hammers displayed neatly on a traditional oak workbench with chisels and a hand plane in a workshop.
Luca Dal Molin | March 05, 2026
How to Choose the Right Mallet or Hammer for Woodworking

Choosing the right woodworking hammers is about control, not force. From joiner’s mallets to brass woodworking hammers, each tool protects your chisels and improves precision. Upgrade your impact tools and safeguard the quality of your work.

A close-up of an artisan’s hands in a Dubai workshop using a small chisel on a rich walnut wood box, with the iconic, softly blurred Dubai skyline.
Luca Dal Molin | March 03, 2026
Best Wooden Gifts in Dubai: Handmade Ideas for Every Occasion

Searching for the best wooden gifts in Dubai? Discover handcrafted cutting boards, incense burners, serving trays, and elegant wooden pieces designed for weddings, Eid, and corporate gifting.

Couple in a woodworking shop holding a small wood piece and smiling at each other near a workbench
Luca Dal Molin | March 01, 2026
Couple Gift Workshop Dubai: Why Making Together Beats Reservations

A couple gift workshop in Dubai turns gifting into a shared memory—hands-on, practical, and genuinely personal. Instead of another predictable reservation, couples learn new skills and leave with something handmade together.