As well as facilities for both ladies and gentlemen, we offer disabled access and facilities, a full kitchen and all the necessary wood-working equipment to enable members to turn masterpieces. Our equipment list is constantly growing, and currently includes:

• 18 Lathes of various sizes with all associated attachments
• 2 Bandsaws
• Sanders
• Bench Drill
• Scroll Saw
• Thicknesser
• A variety of handtools for woodworking

We also offer:

• A Lending Library with an extensive collection of books, magazines, videos and DVD's.
• The Club Store stocked with various sizes / types of wood for turning, pen making kits, sandpaper, dust jackets and club shirts.

Beginners Classes

7 Week Course - 2 hour classes held on Monday nights from 7pm - 9pm. Ideal for new members to learn basic woodturning techniques from experienced turners. Participants learn lathe safety, parts and use, and how to use and control chisels. Small turning projects completed during the course may include a small bowl, a platter and a small vase, with other projects attempted as time allows. Class sizes are small (maximum of 6) so individual attention is guaranteed. Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion. Cost: $70 per 7 week course.

Advanced / Specialised Classes

Advanced or Specialised classes are offered, according to members requirements. Length of courses and fees vary. These courses are publicised well in advance, and bookings are essential. Courses offered include:

• Large Bowls or Vases
• Segmentals
• Pen Making
• Platters
• Lidded Boxes

If you have an advanced/specialised class you'd like to see us run, please contact a committee member.

Monthly Maxidays

Held on Sundays, maxidays give members the opportunity to see invited special guest expert turners, who provide demonstrations and talks on equipment and techniques for woodturning. Lunch is provided.

Members "Show & Tell"

Held during Maxidays, show & tell gives members the opportunity to show off their latest masterpieces and talk about the techniques they used in creating them. Feedback and advice is offered by the special guest demonstrator. "Show & Tell" segment is held after lunch.

Demonstrations at Community Events

Our Club participates in woodturning displays and fund-raising events such as local Council festivals, Heritage celebrations and Craft Shows, where members demonstrate our hobby for the general public. Members have the opportunity to sell their creations at these display demonstrations. Consideration is always given to invitations to attend your Community event.

Social Functions

We organise functions outside of club hours for members and their families. In the past we've arranged dinners at various restaurants, Christmas in July, BBQ's and our Annual Christmas Dinner. Attendance is at the members own cost.

Support Our Charity

Every year our Club votes to support a nominated charity. Members are encouraged to turn a club supplied blank in support of the charity. These items are offered for sale to the public at demonstration events, with all proceeds going to our nominated charity. Currently we support the Childrens' Cochlear Implant Unit.