Ipswich Woodcrafts Club Incorporated

Ipswich’s Premier Woodworking Group – Classes, Workshops & Community Since 1988

The Ipswich Woodcrafts Club Incorporated provides a safe and supportive environment for people from all backgrounds and abilities to explore woodcraft activities. It warmly welcomes adult men and women, as well as children under 15 supervised by a parent or guardian. Established in 1988, the club has been active in the Ipswich community for over three decades.

Woodworking Classes & Workshops at the Ipswich Club

Ipswich Woodcrafts Club Incorporated offers classes, demonstrations, and workshops where members learn and share skills in a safe space. Activities include woodworking such as box making, carving, pyrography, scroll sawing, and turning. Membership provides access to these opportunities, along with participation in shows, expos, and events like open days.

Why Join Ipswich Woodcrafts Club

Ipswich Woodcrafts Club has been the region’s premier destination for woodcraft enthusiasts since 1988. Whether members are experienced carpenters or picking up tools for the first time, the club provides a welcoming environment to develop skills. Unlike commercial woodworking classes, the club offers ongoing membership where participants can work on projects at their own pace, access professional-grade equipment, and learn from experienced woodworkers in the community.

Mission and Vision

The club’s mission is to promote interest in woodwork crafts and provide a forum for discussion. It aims to develop community interest in woodworking trades, especially among young people, organise exhibitions of member skills with encouragement, and foster conservative use of natural resources.

Main Objectives

• Promote interest in woodwork crafts and discussion forums.
• Develop community interest in woodworking, particularly with young people.
• Organise and exhibit member skills with guidance.
• Foster conservative attitudes towards natural resource use in the club and community.

Benefiting Groups

The club supports diverse members including:

• Adult men and women at all skill levels.
• Junior members aged 12-17 with adult supervision, and under 18 attached to single or family memberships.
• Family memberships for couples.
• Country members over 80 km away.

Types of Services or Activities

• Woodworking skills: turning, carving, scrollsawing, pyrography, box making, toy making.
• Regular club hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 am–12:00 noon; Saturday 8:30 am–12:00 noon (extendable to 1:00 pm).
• Regular meetings for member participation and idea-sharing.
• Safety training, assessment, and accreditation for tool use.
• Events, shows, expos, and association with Australian Men’s Shed Association.