If you’ve been stuck in that familiar loop of “What should we do this weekend?” or your date nights have drifted into the territory of predictable dinners and the same three bars… here’s your sign to try something completely different: making your own cheeseboard from scratch.
Yes — a real, solid block of wood transformed by your own hands into the perfect platter for future wine nights, picnics, or those dangerously aesthetic charcuterie spreads we all pretend we don’t plan two days in advance.
Welcome to the Date Night Woodworking Workshop at Ash Built Customs in Moorabbin — easily one of Melbourne’s most unexpectedly fun activities. And honestly, there’s something magic about it. You walk in, meet a bunch of friendly strangers (or bring your favourite partner in crime), grab a block of timber… and suddenly you’re laughing, sanding, shaping, and creating something together. It’s hands-on, it’s interactive, and it’s the perfect blend of creativity and just-go-with-it chaos.
The best part? You absolutely do not need woodworking experience. This isn’t a serious, intimidating workshop where people whisper and measure things with scary precision. It’s chill. It’s beginner-friendly. And Matt, your instructor, is the human version of an encouraging thumbs-up — guiding you through whatever shape your heart dreams up.
By the end of the night, you’ve not only learned a new skill, you’ve created something real — something you can actually use. Cue the future bragging rights when guests comment on your charcuterie board and you casually drop, “Oh this? I made it.”
And because this experience fits perfectly into a bigger night out, you’ve got options: wander over to Pockets for a game of pool, stroll two blocks to Stomping Ground for a brewery hang, or keep the vibes rolling with friends, bubbly, and snacks at the studio for private groups.
This workshop is one of those rare things that works for just about anything:
A fun date night
A birthday surprise
A Christmas gift that isn’t another candle
A hens night activity with personality
Or simply breaking the cycle of routine
If you’re craving something different — something creative, hands-on, and effortlessly fun — this is the kind of night you’ll talk about long after the sawdust settles. Because there’s just something unforgettable about making something together. Especially when there’s cheese involved.
Ready for you next night out… Book Here
