WAWG meetings, workshop, lessons and carving sessions are all currently closed due to COVID restrictions (August, 2021).
WOODCRAFTS now include carving, pyrography and scroll saw work.
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 utilising 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 utilising leisure time among members of the community.
Woodcarving Lessons
Limited numbers but space available - book now
Monday evenings 7 - 9 p.m.
Only $10 per tutored session with master-carver Roy Malpass.
If enjoying / staying after a month, join the guild to cover hall and equipment costs.
Monday evenings 7 - 9 p.m.
Only $10 per tutored session with master-carver Roy Malpass.
If enjoying / staying after a month, join the guild to cover hall and equipment costs.
Hands-on Meetings
Wood turning, carving, pyrography and scroll saw work all for one membership price. Free trial, no booking required
OPEN TOOL Use - Saturdays 1 - 3 p.m.
Mondays 1 - 3 p.m.
Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. (Concurrent with carving tutored class)
If you would like to book a group session on scroll saws or pyrography machines, please contact us.
OPEN TOOL Use - Saturdays 1 - 3 p.m.
Mondays 1 - 3 p.m.
Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. (Concurrent with carving tutored class)
If you would like to book a group session on scroll saws or pyrography machines, please contact us.
Thursday Demonstrations (non-members welcome)
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Starts with socialising over a cup of tea from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., before moving on to club notices, raffle, show and tell table, and a demonstration.
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 socialising over a cup of tea from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., before moving on to club notices, raffle, show and tell table, and a demonstration.
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
Our junior members (12 to 17 years) are welcome at all meetings.
