July Monthly Meeting
2021-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Blair Giles from The Toolshed will be speaking on power tools for woodturning. His talk will be illustrated by a video showing the manufacturing of power tools in a Chinese factory.

Chat and Turn
2021-08-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
The next workshop and demonstration will be on sharpening tools. Demonstrators will include Bruce Dobson, Keith Lang on sharpening chizels and drills and other specialised equipment.

August monthly meeting
2021-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Terry Scott, of Timberley, will be our demonstrator this month. He is not to be missed with a witty and polished delivery. He will be bringing his shop with him and we suggest that if you have any special requests that you email him at timberly@xtra.co.nz .

Interclub challenge
2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
This is always an enjoyable occasion. Put it in the diary now and come along to join in and support our members.

March Monthly Meeting
2022-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Our meeting will be different this month. We will have a discussion of and please bring examples of: Your favorite tool or item Your most unusual tool or item A jam chuck you use A tip or idea you would like to share with members A piece of work you would like help with or ideas with

Workshop Visits to Cambridge
2022-03-19 08:50 - 12:30 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
8.50 for those interested in sharing car rides, please meet at the Club Rooms
9.00 travel to Cambridge
9 .30 Roger Dean 91 Tennyson Street.
Roger always surprises the club members with his latest creation. Come and see where it is all done.

10.20 travel 10.30 Barry and Dot Harding 18 De La Mare Drive
Barry has a very large workshop with a range of machinery. A very experienced and skilled wood craftsman. Dot also has her craft with materials available to see and buy. Her work is excellent.
Morning Tea will be provided.

11.15 leave your cars & walk to 11.20 Bob Wood
I understand that Bob has a very good workshop. He has recently purchased a large CNC machine. His work specializes in fine quality cabinetry and joinery.
12.20 back to the Harding’s for a light lunch, kindly provided by the Cambridge club.
If you get lost or need directions during the day,
phone Grant.0274 929 700

Working Bee
2022-03-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Evan Fuller’s sheds,, 508 Rutherford Road,, Orini., Waikato, New Zealand
Saturday 26th March there will be a working bee at Evan Fuller’s sheds, 508 Rutherford Road, Orini. Starting at 9.30 am to cut up timber to be used for wig stand making.
We need your help to sort the timber, cut it , then cart it to another property to store in a shed.
Please contact Grant 0274 929 700 to indicate your help.

NAW Demonstration Weekend – Hamilton
2022-06-11 08:00 - 2022-06-12 17:00 | Beerescourt Bowling Club, 68A Maeroa Road, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand
Entry is free for NAW members and just $55 (incl free NAW membership) for others.
There are seven brilliant demonstrators: Troy Grimwood, Mike Davies, Terry Scott, Dick Veitch, Peter Clemett, Mike Walker and Chris Hooten.
A trade hall with all your favourite suppliers.
Morning/Afternoon Tea and Lunch provided (Donation please) and a fantastic Gala Dinner on Saturday 11 June at just $25 per person (BYO Drinks)

July Monthly Meeting
2022-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
At our next club July meeting 19th July at 7pm, the guest speaker is Steven Schuler from Versatile Products. He will have a range of products that you might like to consider for finishing your work, especially resins.
Please bring some of your recent work for the display table.

August Monthly Meeting
2023-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
At our next club meeting on August 15th at 7pm, the guest speaker is Roger Dean.Roger will be talking about whitling wood into chains, links, captive balls in timber and other carving ideas.
Please bring some of your recent work for the display table.
We look forward to seeing you, and enjoying supper afterwards.

September Monthly Meeting
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
At our club meeting on September 19th at 7pm,
the guest speaker is Ron Wallace-Wells from Matamata and Treeworkx supplies.
Ron will have his range of supplies of sanding equipment etc, plus other wood finishing products. He has a wealth of experience which will be interesting.
Please bring some of your recent work for the display table.
We look forward to seeing you, and enjoying supper afterwards.

October Monthly Meeting
2023-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
At our club meeting on October 17th at 7pm,
the guest speaker is Dan Hewit from Napier, Woodcut tools.
https://www.woodcut-tools.com/turning-tools.html
Woodcut chisels and tools will be available.
Dan will have a workshop on sharpening chisels.
He has travelled to the USA symposium and been impressed by what he saw.
Please bring some of your recent work for the display table.
We look forward to seeing you, and enjoying supper afterwards.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Here is an advance notice of our AGM to be held on Tuesday, November 21st 2023 7pm. Your committee has been reduced in numbers over the last little while and would like you to consider taking up a role on the committee, supporting your club members. We understand that a few of the committee have decided not to stand again and some of the office holders will change. If you have talked about helping or want to put yourself forward or nominate someone else please make contact. We would also like help in some of the supplementary roles, if this appeals to you please contact a committee member.
Thank you for your annual membership sub for this last year, they are due once again after the November AGM.

Demonstration Day 2024
2024-08-24 08:45 - 16:45 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
The Waikato Guild of Woodworkers is pleased to announce our 2024 Demonstration Day.
Come along for a unique opportunity to learn from some of New Zealand’s very best woodcrafters.
WGW Demonstration Day 2024 – Pamphlet

October 15th Club Night
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
At our club meeting on October 15th at 7pm,
the guest speaker is Terry Scott who will provide a demonstration.

Please bring some of your recent work for the display table.
We look forward to seeing you, and enjoying supper afterwards.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Here is an advance notice of our AGM to be held on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 7pm. Your committee has been reduced in numbers over the last little while and would like you to consider taking up a role on the committee, supporting your club members. We understand that a few of the committee have decided not to stand again and some of the office holders will change. If you have talked about helping or want to put yourself forward or nominate someone else please make contact. We would also like help in some of the supplementary roles, if this appeals to you please contact a committee member.
Thank you for your annual membership sub for this last year, they are due once again after the November AGM.

Workshop Clean-up Dec 10th
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Workshop Clean-up Dec 10th
Our end of year tidyup of the WGW hall. Many hands make lite work. Starting at 9am.
Further details to come.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Here is an advance notice of our AGM to be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 7pm at the Storey Ave clubrooms. Please consider taking up a role in supporting the committee during the new premise development. If this appeals to you please contact a committee member.
Thank you for your annual membership sub for this last year, they are due once again after the November AGM.

February Club Night
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand

March Club Night
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand

April Club Night
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand

May Club Night
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wood Workers Guild Hall, 8 Story Ave, Hamilton, New Zealand
