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?
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
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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
Watch for updates here and on our Facebook page.