Makers to celebrate timber, craft & design in Montville
The Blackall Range is set to come alive with creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainable design from 1–4 May 2026, with the Montville Timber Trail and the prestigious Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize.
The Montville Timber Trail, held 2–3 May in Montville brings together woodworkers, designers and artists for a vibrant, multi-venue celebration of timber craft. Visitors can explore timber sales at St Mary’s Hall, hands-on workshops and woodworking stalls at Montville Village Hall, and fine furniture and artisan showcases at The Edge gallery space.
Central to the weekend’s celebrations is the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize and the launch of the inaugural William Bayliss Commemorative Prize, a $10,000 award celebrating the legacy of one of Australia’s most respected furniture makers.
Honouring William’s extraordinary craftsmanship, innovation, and love of timber, the prize has attracted an exceptional field of makers from across the country, from emerging talent to established craftspeople, all showcasing the finest in contemporary timber design under the Wootha ethos: “Sustainable by Nature, Beautiful by Design.”
The excitement peaks on Friday 1 May at the Opening Night and Awards Celebration in the stunning Glass House, Montvale, Montville, where winners across Furniture, Sculpture, and Tiny Treasures will be revealed, and guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at the finalist works while meeting the makers in person.
Tickets to the Wootha Prize Opening Night are $20, with general exhibition tickets $8 per adult, $5 concession, and free for children 16 and under. All proceeds support Barung Landcare to run the annual prize and its ongoing environmental initiatives.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness exquisite woodworking, engage with the makers, and enjoy a weekend of timber-inspired inspiration in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
For more information about the Montville Timber Trail visit montvilletimbertrail.com
For tickets to the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize visit barunglandcare.org.au/woothaprize
Danny Holmes will host Spoon Carving Workshop.