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VWA Insurance
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 …

Mentorship With Jon Grant
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 …

The Talbot Maker Space
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, …

Clarence Arts and Events Prize and Exhibition
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 …

Vic Wood Annual Scholarship
The VWA is delighted to announce the establishment of the annual Vic Wood scholarship. The scholarship is open to VWA members to undertake a woodworking program of study that aids the advancement of fine woodworking …

Makers Directory now live on VWA website
As a benefit of VWA membership, woodworkers can now set up a professional profile and contact details on the VWA website. To set up your profile, log in to your account at: https://vwa.org.au/membership/member-login/ and click …

Call out to VWA members
Want to get involved? We need some help! We need the help of one or two people to help organise meetings for members. These can be: • Workshop visits • Talks by suppliers, professionals, specialists• Visits …

Dunstone Design Masterclass
Experienced makers might question why they should invest in “another” masterclass. The answer is simple- professional development. Dunstone Design is offering a unique opportunity to focus on every aspect of your craft. Design & Development …

VWA Development
Hi everyone! As you know I’ve been working with the VWA to understand what some of the most pressing challenges faced by professional woodworkers across Australia are. Over the last 12 weeks, I’ve had the …

What to keep an eye for at the VWA in 2023.
‘Hone in – Social Sessions’, at the VWA. Starting in late Autumn and running into winter, the VWA will host a series of social mini-classes for members. Staggered over several weeks, these interactive sessions will …