WOODCRAFTS now include carving, pyrography and Scrollsaw work also
The West Auckland Woodturners Guild Inc (WAWG) is a charitable trust, our aims are to :
1. Foster the skills of woodcraft among the local community
2. Promote the appreciation for and the creative use of wood.
3. Promote fellowship among woodcrafters.
4. Assist members to improve their skills and art of woodcraft.
5. Encourage interest of the craft among the young.
6 Offer a practical means of utilizing leisure time among members of the community.
1. Foster the skills of woodcraft among the local community
2. Promote the appreciation for and the creative use of wood.
3. Promote fellowship among woodcrafters.
4. Assist members to improve their skills and art of woodcraft.
5. Encourage interest of the craft among the young.
6 Offer a practical means of utilizing leisure time among members of the community.
WOODCARVING LESSONS
Limited numbers, book now
Monday evening 7 to 9pm
Only $10 per session for Tutor, master-carver Roy Malpass
If enjoying / staying after a month, join the guild to cover hall and equipment costs.
Monday evening 7 to 9pm
Only $10 per session for Tutor, master-carver Roy Malpass
If enjoying / staying after a month, join the guild to cover hall and equipment costs.
Hands on Meetings Restarted January 26 2019
Woodturning, Carving, Pyrography and Scroll saw work all for one membership price. Free trial, no booking required
OPEN TOOL Use - Saturdays 1-3pm
Mondays 1-3pm
Mondays 7-9pm (Concurrent with Carving tutored class)
Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30- (not Turning as lathes booked for juniors tutoring)
If you would like to book a group session on scroll saws and pyrography machines- please contact us.
OPEN TOOL Use - Saturdays 1-3pm
Mondays 1-3pm
Mondays 7-9pm (Concurrent with Carving tutored class)
Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30- (not Turning as lathes booked for juniors tutoring)
If you would like to book a group session on scroll saws and pyrography machines- please contact us.
Thursday Demonstrations (non members welcome)
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 to 9pm.
Starts with notices then proceeds to the show and tell table before a demonstration and finishing with a cup of tea and raffle. Members are encouraged to bring anything they have made, of any quality, or items of interest which are then discussed to help all of us learn. See the calendar for a list of demonstrations or DVD's organised. The raffle, usually prizes of wood for turning, helps fund-raise for the club.
Starts with notices then proceeds to the show and tell table before a demonstration and finishing with a cup of tea and raffle. Members are encouraged to bring anything they have made, of any quality, or items of interest which are then discussed to help all of us learn. See the calendar for a list of demonstrations or DVD's organised. The raffle, usually prizes of wood for turning, helps fund-raise for the club.
Juniors
Tuesdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Our junior members, from 12 to 17 years, are welcome at all meetings and several attend weekly hands on, supervised learning. Tuesdays have a waiting list due to needing a low tutor to junior ratio
Our junior members, from 12 to 17 years, are welcome at all meetings and several attend weekly hands on, supervised learning. Tuesdays have a waiting list due to needing a low tutor to junior ratio
