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WOODCRAFT

Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association Incorporated

The Association, which is incorporated under the Association Incorporation Act 1981, came into existence on 4th October 1996.

Management committee

This committee is charged with the general management of the association in accordance with the rules and by-laws approved for the purpose of the incorporation. Management Committee meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday. The present Committee comprises:

PRESIDENT	John Tunks	07 5497 5147
VICE PRESIDENT	Gert Hietzke	07 3408 6545
HON SECRETARY	Carol Walker	07 3410 7257
HON TREASURER	Jenee Molyneux	07 3408 7028

Premises

Rear of Community Arts Centre Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach Bribie Island Qld 4507

Workshops - Demonstrations

Training sessions for members are held regularly during the year in all aspects of woodworking. Volunteers are called to help on Craft Fair open day, the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., and demonstrations with other Arts and Craft Fair from time to time.

Membership
Present membership fees are:
Membership renewal
Adult 18 yrs plus	(per annum)	$36.00
Junior 12 - 17 yrs	(per annum)	$12.00
Associate	(per annum)	$ 5.00
New membership
Joining Fee	(incl. name badge)	$ 5.00
Adult 18 yrs plus	(pro-rata at $3/month)	$36.00
Junior 12 - 17 yrs	(pro-rata at $1/month)	$12.00
Associate	(no pro-rata)	$ 5.00
Fees could be subject to change by vote at the next Annual General Meeting

Meetings

Are held on the second and fourth Tuesday each month, 9.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.

Socials and functions

Are regularly organised where club members and family can meet for barbecues, dinners and outings to other woodworking groups and woodworking shows.

Club goals

To foster and promote an active interest in all matters relating to the history, development and artistic expertise of working in wood with interested citizens within the Bribie District. To raise funds for club activities and for the improvement of the association. Where agreed, raise funds for charitable organisations, research, and community projects, which will further the standing of the association in the community.

Exhibition and competition

Each year the Bribie and District Woodcrafters hold its annual competition and exhibition in the Matthew Flinders Gallery. 2008 Exhibition starts 14th to 26th October, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Monday 20th)

Workshop schedule

Days	Time	Details	Dates	Cost
Monday	A.M.	Working Bee	Weekly
	P.M	Power Carving Workshop	Weekly	$ 2/session
Tuesday	A.M.	Meeting	2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month
	P.M.	Marquetry Workshop Pyrography Workshop	Weekly	$ 2/session
Wednesday	A.M.	Carving Workshop	Weekly	$ 2/session
	PM	Intermediate Turning Course	Date TBA Book Now Max 5 persons each course	$ 50.00 paid at enrolment
Thursday	A.M.	General Workshop	Weekly	$ 2/session hour $ 5 morning
	P.M.	Sharpening Course	When required	$ 7.00
Friday	A.M.	Specials	When required	$ 2/session
	P.M.	Turning Projects	Date TBA Max 2 persons each session	$ 2/session
Saturday	A.M	Beginners Turning Course	Date TBA Book Now Max 5 persons each course	$ 50.00 paid at enrolment
	P.M.	Specials	When required	$ 2/session
Sunday	A.M	Craft Sales Day	4th of each Month
	P.M	Other activities

Tuition

Is provided free of charge to members in areas of woodturning, carving, scrollwork, pyrography, marquetry, finishing techniques and many other aspects of woodcraft. A fee of $2.00 is applicable for each workshop session, payable on the day, to help pay for equipment maintenance and the use of club resources. Courses a fee of $2.00 each week is applicable, plus a charge for timber and parts usage and manuals, payable in advance of the course start date.

--- Centre open Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm ---

Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island 4507 Australia - Phone 07 3408 9288