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Introducing Wendy Jasper VWA’s new Business Manager

27 Jun 2024 / Featured News

Hello VWA Members  I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Business Manager for VWA. I have over three decades of experience in launching, nurturing and advising creative businesses, alongside being a practicing multi …

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Artist in Residency Applications Now Open

29 Jul 2024 / Featured News

The VWA runs a three year Artist in Residency program for emerging fine woodworkers, which provides a well-equipped and supportive environment at low cost while artists are establishing their practice. Applicants are generally early career …

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Announcement – New Thursday afternoon woodworking Classes

27 Jun 2024 / Featured News

The VWA is pleased to announce the addition of a new wood working class now on Thursday afternoons from 2pm-5pm. Lead by tutors Lionel Seibert and Isabel Avendano this class is now open for term3 …

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The Gottstien Trust – Sponsored Position Available

28 Jun 2024 / Featured News

The Gottstien Trust are sponsoring one young Australian from outside NSW to attend Dunstone Design Production Master Class this October. If your interested in learning the art of small batch fine furniture production with award …

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Danish Cord Bar Stool Short Course with Phoebe Everill

22 Dec 2023 / Featured News

If you’re travelling interstate and looking for a short course to do over this summer break, check out the 5 day short course held by VWA member Phoebe Everil at the Sturt school for Wood …

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Happy Holidays

22 Dec 2023 / Featured News

Dear VWA members, As we approach the festive season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a joyous and safe Christmas break. This year has been filled …

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VWA Insurance

26 Sep 2023 / Featured News

The new VWA Insurance Membership for 2023-24 is now set up online and ready to go. Join us as a full member and receive Product and Public Liability Insurance! Our current policy covers: • Woodworkers …

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Mentorship With Jon Grant 

26 Sep 2023 / Featured News

An opportunity to learn Windsor Chair making from Jon Grant of Handmade Matters! Jon has created a mentorship program that will take place over three months at his studio in Tasmania’s hidden valley. Throughout the …

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The Talbot Maker Space

26 Sep 2023 / Featured News

The Talbot Maker Space at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre is now offering a suite of programs for people in the community with disabilities. Suitable for those looking  for a social outlet and beginner woodworkers, …

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Clarence Arts and Events Prize and Exhibition

26 Sep 2023 / Featured News

The Clarence Prize is a biennial exhibition and an acquisition design prize that was launched in 2007, attracting entrants from around Australia with a reputation for demonstrating the breadth and diversity of contemporary Australian furniture …

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