A highlight of every AWA meeting is the monthly Show-and-Share when members present some of their own work. This might include finished projects or works in progress, recent or brand new, small or large (really large projects are typically shared through projected images). Sometimes, members will be stuck on a technique or a design challenge and will seek suggestions. Other times, people might share hurdles they have overcome or present a do-over project that they have modified or started again with new strategies.
All projects are welcome. You might take inspiration from a presenter and try something new – or return to an old favourite that you have not used for a while. Each month, we also issue challenges to give you inspiration for a technique, tool or topic. Some of our challenges are annual favourites, like the December toy challenge and the June 2×4 contest. We combine the repeated ideas with new ones and mix it up a little each year.
Here are the challenges for 2019-2020 season.
| SEPT 10 2019 | Summer Builds – or how I spent my summer vacation (including pics of outdoor builds!) |
| OCT 8 2019 | Kitchen Crafting – kitchen tools, accessories, furniture… |
| NOV 12 2019 | Proud Pieces From the Past – Something that you made (perhaps even a long time ago) and “voila!” a satisfying outcome (even if it was beginner’s luck). |
| DEC 3 2019 | Toy Drive – for donation to Salvation Army Christmas drive
NOTE: OUR DEC MEETING IS THE 1ST TUES FOR BETTER TIMING WITH SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE |
| JAN 14 2020 | Recent works – Something you repaired, modified, refinished, or just plain finished since the December meeting |
| FEB 11 2020 | Valentine’s Day Love – a gift for a sweetheart or loved one |
| MAR 10 2020
(AGM) |
Mini Tool Fair – Bring to the meeting up to 8 items from your tool box and shop you would be willing to part with. (More to come on this!) |
| APR 14 2020 | Containers – Something you made to hold something else (even if it’s another container!) |
| MAY 12 2020 | Knotty Work and Fancy Grains – pieces that are happy to show they’re made from wood. |
| JUN 9 2020 | 2×4 Contest – anything you can imagine and build from one 2×4, no added wood |
Our challenges for 2018-2019 were:
| SEPT 11 2018 | Summer Builds – or how I spent my summer vacation (including pics of outdoor builds!) |
| OCT 9 2018 | Kitchen Crafting – kitchen tools, accessories, furniture… |
| NOV 13 2018 | Mixed Media – wood plus metal, fabric, stone… |
| DEC 4 2018 | Toy Drive – for donation to Salvation Army Christmas drive
NOTE DEC MEETING IS 1ST TUES FOR BETTER TIMING WITH SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE |
| JAN 8 2019 | Tackling UFOs – complete an Unfinished Object that has been on your To Do list |
| FEB 12 2019 | Valentine’s Day Love – a gift for a sweetheart or loved one |
| MAR 12 2019 | Boxed In – any type or size of box with a lid |
| APR 9 2019 | Workshop Wonders – tools, jigs, storage…. to put into use in the shop |
| MAY 14 2019 | Knotty Problems – any piece that highlights knots (or other potential ‘challenges’) in the wood |
| JUN 11 2019 | 2×4 Contest – anything you can imagine and build from one 2×4, no added wood |
