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VWA Article on The Guardian

20 Mar 2026 / VWA Updates

Last week, one of our student mentioned he was writing an article for the Guardian about his experience at our Victorian School of Woodwork. Nick has been a student for many years and we couldn’t wait to read his piece. 

Lost Trades fair poster 2026

Visit us at Lost Trades 2026

16 Feb 2026 / Events & Exhibitions News VWA Updates

We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s Lost Trades Fair at Hanging Rock. 

Working Bee January 2026

12 Feb 2026 / News VWA Updates

During the quieter days of January, a few of our committee members and residents got together for a working bee at the VWA School of Woodwork to refinish the floors.

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.

A Tribute to Will Matthysen

19 Jan 2026 / News VWA Updates

It is with a heavy heart that I write these reflections following the sudden and unexpected loss of a truly great man, a master craftsman and friend. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

A Year in Review at the VWA

18 Dec 2025 / Members News VWA Updates

As we wrap up another vibrant year at the Victorian Woodworkers Association, we’re looking back at the moments, meetings, and makers who shaped 2025.

Empty bench spaces at workshop of the Victorian Woodworkers Association

Residency Applications Open

24 Jul 2025 / News VWA Updates

Are you an early-career fine woodworker looking to grow your practice in a supportive, professional environment? A rare opening has become available in the Victorian Woodworkers Association’s three-year Artist in Residence program…

Applications Open for Vic Wood Scholarship

27 Jun 2024 / VWA Updates

Applications Open for Vic Wood Scholarship 2024

Royal Talbot Maker Space

28 Jun 2024 / VWA Updates

In this month’s newsletter we bring news of a highly specialised studio, currently available to Craftspeople and Artists with disabilities.

Wood Design Centre: Machines Room Updates

22 Dec 2023 / VWA Updates

We have had an extraordinary year making some wonderful improvements to our WDC machine room. We saw the upgrades of our edge sander to a new Hammer_HS950 edge sander, replacing the bobbin sander with a …

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