About Western Woodworkers
Western Woodworkers is a hobbyist woodworking club based in St Marys, South Australia.
A casual club for people who enjoy working with wood
The club brings together adults who enjoy woodcraft in many forms. Some members are experienced woodworkers. Some are newer to the craft. Many are retired, but the club is open to anyone over 18 with an interest in making things with wood.
The feel of the club is casual, practical, and social. People come to work on their own projects, use the workshop, share ideas, ask questions, and spend time with others who understand the satisfaction of shaping timber into something useful or beautiful.
Beginners and experienced woodworkers are welcome
You do not need to arrive with years of experience behind you.
Western Woodworkers does not run formal classes, but new and less experienced members can draw on a broad range of knowledge within the club. Members have experience across carving, turning, cabinet and furniture making, joinery, pyrography, tool sharpening, tool maintenance, and other woodworking skills.
That informal support is part of club life. It might be a quick conversation about a cut, a suggestion about finishing, a safer way to approach a machine, or encouragement when a project is not going quite to plan.
Projects, exhibitions and social events
Members work on a wide variety of projects. The club has examples and photographs of wood turning, box making, furniture making, and other miscellaneous projects, with more specific examples to be added over time.
The club also takes part in events outside normal club days, including Christmas lunch, exhibitions, and displays of member work. The annual display or exhibition gives members an opportunity to sell their creations to the public as well as share what they have made.
Western Woodworkers location and club days
Western Woodworkers meets at Rear/1167 South Rd, St Marys SA 5042, at the back of the Anglican Church and next to the food bank.
The workshop is open on the second and third Saturday of each month, including December. The first meeting of the month usually includes a group meeting at 10:30am, while the second meeting is generally more focused on uninterrupted woodworking.
Current life members
- Graham Were
- Charles Greig
- Ray Hoare
- Rena Hoare
- John Beswick
- Alex Mühlhölzl
Current committee
- President: Brett Crosby
- Treasurer: Christine O’Brien
- Public Officer: John McLean