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Artist in Residence Program

12 Aug 2026 / Artist in Residence Featured News

Are you an early-career fine woodworker looking to grow your practice in a supportive, professional environment? An opening has become available in the Victorian Woodworkers Association’s Artist in Residence program starting in November 2026.

Oslek Coatings at the VWA

15 Jul 2026 / Events & Exhibitions Featured Members

Fair to say, Oslek coatings demonstration at the workshop was a real eye opener!

We’re really grateful to Boyd for sharing his knowledge and letting our members get hands on with the products. Members were impressed, not only by the speed of the process, but also by the quality of the finish.

A Review of our Open Studio – Melbourne Design Week

11 Jun 2026 / Events & Exhibitions Featured

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who visited our workshop during our Artists’ Open Studio as part of Melbourne Design Week.

Melbourne Design Week 2026 Members and Friends Program

14 May 2026 / Events & Exhibitions Featured Members

With the next few weeks set to be packed full of open studios, exhibitions, talks, installations, and workshops across Melbourne, there’s no shortage of inspiring things to see and experience. We’ve been busy planning our own contribution, but along the way we’ve also come across a number of events, exhibitions, and makers that genuinely caught our attention.

Meet our Members: Charlotte Litteck

14 May 2026 / Featured Meet our Members

1) Introduce yourself – where are you based, what do you do and how long have you been a VWA member?

Melbourne Design Week comes to the VWA in May 2026

23 Apr 2026 / Artist in Residence Events & Exhibitions Featured

Step inside the studios of the Victorian Woodworkers Association and meet the five current Artists in Residence – Freddy Mata Mendoza, Wanda Gillespie, Emily McRae, Caleb Biffanti, and Margot Feast.

VWA Design Club – 2026

28 Jan 2026 / Featured Members News VWA Updates

The Victorian Woodworkers Association (VWA) is excited to bring back Design Club for 2026! Following the positive feedback from our sessions last year, we’ve refined the concept slightly and opening it up for registration.