2025 here we go again...

 

The wheels of the Southland Woodworkers Guild

are humming along and members busy doing their craft

in our fabulously equipped workshop with facilities which

 are among the best in the Southern Hemisphere !! 

( see for yourselves ) 

If you reading this and are considering to come down
for a look then you made the right choice !

 Check the timetable for opening hours ( contact tab top of page ) you are most welcome to have a chat with our friendly members on site.

We have a mixed membership of men and woman who love working
with wood and most are skilled in their subject and available to pass on
their knowledge.

 

HAVE A GO WEEKEND  

Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful wooden bowl, a snazzy chopping board, a beautiful carving or even a scale replica of the Invercargill Water Tower? No matter your experience level, you can find support and encouragement at the Southland Woodworkers Guild as you develop your skillset and enjoy the craft.

Come along to our Have a Go Weekend for the opportunity to try wood turning, scrollsaw, crate assembly, pyrography and carving in a supervised environment. Chat with current members to get a feel for the club and perhaps sit down for a complimentary tea or coffee.

We look forward to welcoming you at 5 Mary Street on Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July, between 10am and 3pm. See you there!

As this is a workshop environment, children must be 14+ years old and accompanied by an adult.

Fundraising  ( to pay for our overheads )

It's the time of the year that everyone is stocking up on firewood
or has already done so and with the winter getting closer we
can offer the public again bags of bone dry firewood at a very good price !

small bags are only $ 6
large bags only $ 10

so better be quick before we put the SOLD sign up

 Matariki Art Fundraiser 

( a while ago now )

We have been lucky enough to be commissioned by
one of our members Sharne Parkinson to cut out 2000 Purerehua and Porotiti.
These are traditional Maori instruments that are used for
clearing energy and healing.

It’s been all hands-on deck drawing, cutting, sanding and
counting over the last few weeks.

 

 

Exhibition 2024

 

 

 

EXHIBITION Southland Woodworkers Guild

 

 

 Our annual exhibition ( not to be missed )
is on now and open on the following dates

23rd and 24th November
27th November to 1st December
4th December to 8th December

Opening times are   between 10am and 3pm

admission is free

 

Venue is at the Guilds  ' home base ' at 5 Mary Street
more details on the ' CONTACT ' page from the website.
Or view the picture below.

All welcome, this is also a great opportunity
to perhaps purchase your Christmas presents

while you're here , there is a great
selection of Craft items and Toys for sale.

The workshop will be open to the public also
 if you would like to have a look where

members are actively working .

 

 

Judging and price giving on the 22 November with
members having a ' noggin and natter with
some delicious fingerfood .

Digger by Peter Robbie best in show

shield won by Peter Robbie ( left )

Category winners are voted for at the
pre opening evening by the members 

and they are as follows ;

TOYS

Margaret Kamo

MODELS

Peter Robbie

Scrollsaw

 

Ron Sinclair
 

Clocks

Bryan Hughs

Bowls

Mike Skelton

Plates / platters

Barry Mc Laughlan

Vases

Ros Ferguson

Carving

Bev Wilson

Domestic ware

Barry Mc Laughlan

Boxes

Bryan Hughs

Furniture / mixed media

Lynn Patterson

Turned boxes

Mike and Bev

Novice

Sharne Parkinson

 

Most Artistic

 

Barry Mc Laughlan
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS 

 

 some happy snaps from the Friday opening

 

not all members are 60 plussers :)
 

 last but not least is our famous
member, caterer, chef  GLENDA
always good for a yarn and some
great supply of 'tucker'.

 

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One of the exhibition entrees was of the
more unusual kind and entered by
Sharne Parkinson.
She supplied the following information
about this typical musical instrument;

This is a traditional Maori instrument called Pūkāea.

You can get 4 octaves out of this particular

 instrument commonly referred to as

 Taonga Puoro (singing treasures)

This is made out of Totara its 2m long.

 Traditionally played to communicate to

 the paa if there was imminent danger arriving

 or to signal a time of celebration

 like births, visitors and marriages.

 

This is how they sound if played well

https://youtu.be/kQfQ0vOrmsU?t=5
this the link to a video clip
( copy and paste to a new page )

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Southland ARTS trail

 

The Southland Woodworkers Guild
will be participating with the

A great opportunity to visit the best woodworking premises
in the Southern Hemisphere and be able to see members
working on some of their projects and demo's.
You are most welcome to check us out.

 ( Not only the best equipped workshop but also
our Showroom / Gallery / library is tops )

The hours of opening and dates during this Arts Trail

Saturday 12th October and 19th October
open from  9.30am to 3pm.

And while you're there you may like to get a few bags of firewood
to warm up your home during these ongoing cold days.

Hope to see you there, I am sure you will be blown away
by the fantastic facilities we have on offer
and yes we welcome new members anytime.

workshop facilities