VWA Design Club – 2026
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.
Design Club is an opportunity to practise design thinking and design communication skills in a supportive environment.
Each session, participants are invited to present a design or concept of their own for around 10–15 minutes and receive constructive feedback from fellow attendees.
Feedback will focus on two simple points: one aspect of the design that is working well, and one suggestion for improvement.
You are also very welcome to join simply to listen and observe, without presenting a project.
That said, we do encourage you to have a go at designing and presenting when you feel ready, as it’s a great way to get the most out of the sessions.
If you don’t currently have a design project you’re working on, we’ll also provide an optional design brief each month that you can use as a starting point.
Presentation can be in the form of a simple sketch or concept, a CAD drawing, a model, or a 3D render. This is completely up to you.
When is Design Club?
Meetings will happen every 3rd Monday of the month, starting 16th February.
Who Can Join?
The VWA Design Club is open to active VWA members only.
If you’re not yet a member but would like to take part, we encourage you to register via this link: https://vwa.org.au/membership/ and join our growing community of makers, furniture designers, and woodworkers.
If you are unsure if your membership is active, log into the VWA website at https://vwa.org.au/membership/member-login/ and select the membership tab to check your membership status.
Building a Stronger Woodworking Community
We see Design Club as more than just a meeting. It is a way to strengthen the culture of design in the woodworking world. By sharing ideas, challenging each other, and developing design language together, members will walk away better equipped to approach their own projects with confidence and creativity.
Whether you’re a professional furniture maker, a hobbyist woodworker, or an emerging designer, Design Club is an opportunity to sharpen your skills and connect with others who value craftsmanship and design excellence.
Like the sound of this?
To sign up to the Design Club click the Register Here button below, and fill out the form.