Welcome to the website of the Atlantic Woodworkers’ Association (AWA). We are a group of professional and amateur woodworkers dedicated to:

  • Developing skills through self-education
  • Keeping up with the latest woodworking methods and tools
  • Sharing our knowledge with those interested in woodworking
  • Helping the youth of our community to learn the skills of woodworking
  • Serving our community through woodworking.

Formed in 1981, our association is celebrating over 40 years of learning and educating in the art of woodworking. Please enjoy your visit to our online home. If you’d like to attend one of our meetings to learn more about us, check the events page for our next meeting and we will be happy to welcome you there. For more information, please use the menu links above or send us a message through our Contact page.

What’s New? 

We now have an AWA YouTube Channel 
We have just started adding resources but watch for more soon.  If you are interested in doing a demo or studio tour for our site, send us a message on the Contact Us page of this site and we will arrange details.
 

AWA on Facebook

Have you visited our Facebook page?  It is fairly new and still building traffic and interest for updates and reminders.  Check us out soon and often at facebook.com/AtlanticWoodworkers.

2023-24 Season

Upcoming Meetings

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September-November. and January to June in the North Woodside Community Centre (NWCC) at 230 Pleasant Street in Dartmouth.  In December, we meet on the 1st Tuesday, usually at a different location, announced in advance. Doors at 6:30, Meeting 6:45-8:45.  Guests are always welcome.   Next meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday,  March 12, 2024:  March is our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of officers followed by a shorter regular meeting.  The challenge for the month is:  Recycle – build something from pallets.
Guests are always welcome.  Guests of all woodworking levels are also invited to bring something to share at Show-and-Tell. Watch our Facebook page (@atlanticwoodworkers) for the most current information, including updates for monthly meeting presentations.

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We are still offering hybrid meetings.  WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR ONLINE LINK BY REQUEST ONLY.  Members who wish to attend will receive the Zoom access link and contact information through our monthly email newsletter.  Please note that it is the same link we have been using since we started Zoom meetings.  If you are a member who did not receive a link by mail, or a guest who would like to participate online, send us a note through our CONTACT US page and we’ll send you the access information.  

 

Welcome our 2023-24 Board of Directors

At our AGM in March, 2023, we elected our new Board.  Thanks to all our new and returning Board members.

The 2023-24 Board

Chair – Brad Holley Vice Chair – Sanjiv Dhital Treasurer – Stephen Parsons Secretary – Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Registrar – Calum Ewing Librarians – Bill Howes, Mike Winslow Directors at Large – David Costain, Trevor Edis, Doug MacIntosh Special thanks to our outgoing treasurer, Phil Carter, who is stepping down after consecutive terms.

Membership

2023-24 FEES

Our Fees for 2023/2024 remain unchanged at $30/ person or $40 / family. Fees for the 2023/2024 membership year are valid until August 2024. Fees are due at the beginning of our Fall season at the first meeting in September.     Note:  Dues paid after April meeting will be valid until August of the following year.  If you pay in April 2024, your membership is valid until the end of the 2024-25 membership year. You can pay at our regular monthly meetings or by e-transfer to treasurer@atlanticwoodworkers.ca.   If you prefer to pay by credit, cheque or other means,  send a message through the same email, and someone will contact you to make payment arrangements.

Watch for updates here and on our Facebook page.

 

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