Woodworkers Association of NSW

23/03/2026

WWANSW Courses – Planning Your Ideas with Sara Buchner – Sat 16 May, Sat 23 May, Sat 30 May

Over three full-day sessions, you’ll learn how to create precise 2D and 3D technical drawings, master scale and proportion, and apply shading and texture to better visualise your designs. You’ll also explore ergonomic considerations in woodworking and develop essential skills for turning your drawings into a detailed cutting list, ready for making. The course includes structured exercises drawing three practice objects, as well as the opportunity to bring in your own concept and refine it into a complete set of technical drawings. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a strong foundation in hand-drawn technical drafting, giving you greater control over communicating and planning out your woodworking projects before you pick up a tool.

28/01/2026

Website refreshed! Book & pay for courses directly at www.woodworkersnsw.org.au

02/09/2025

27/04/2025

https://www.japanesetools.com.au/blogs/the-jta-blog/ready-for-the-japanese-timber-and-tools-weekend

On May 3rd and 4th, the JTA workshop will host an array of very special guests for our most exciting weekend event yet. With most popping up from Melbourne, this is a rare opportunity to rifle through the bins and pick the brains of some very special timber and tool sellers. Where: 29 Production Ave...

27/04/2025

Planes, Spokeshaves and Rasps course 10-11 April. Thanks to .furniture for teaching these valuable skills to WWANSW members and we look forward to having you back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

08/04/2025

Due to last-minute cancellations, we now have 2 places in the Planes, Spokeshaves and Rasps course running this Thursday 10th & Friday 11th April. Info and registration here:

Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with details about how to pay for the course. Courses are for members only.

24/02/2025

Custom Picture Frame making with at the WWANSW workshop last Saturday 🤩

04/12/2024

https://makeaward.au/

MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design is a national award for Australian designer/makers.

Entries are now open for the 2025 MAKE Award until 5 May 2025.

The winner of the MAKE Award will receive a cash prize of $35,000 with a second prize of $10,000, making it the richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design in Australia.

The MAKE Award showcases designer/makers working across all related disciplines including ceramics, glass, furniture/woodwork, metalwork, textiles and fibre, and contemporary jewellery.

Finalists are designer/makers with a high level of skill either working with materials that are new to their practice, new or traditional materials, or working in new and innovative ways.

The MAKE Award is an initiative of the Australian Design Centre.

28/10/2024

The Woodworkers Association of NSW sponsored one young NSW person between 18 and 32 to attend the 2024 Dunstone Design Production Masterclass. Hannah Cheetham of Newcastle was the successful applicant.

Dunstone Design is a Queanbeyan NSW based woodworking studio with an international reputation. The multi-award-winning craftspeople at Dunstone Design run a Production Masterclass to help pass on their specialist knowledge to emerging and established makers.

Britton Timbers proudly supplied the Australian native timbers used on this course.

The Woodworkers Association of NSW sponsored one young NSW person between 18 and 32 to attend the 2024 Dunstone Design Production Masterclass. Hannah Cheetha...