About us

Introduction

The East Central chapter of the Irish Woodturners' Guild (IWG) was set up to serve the interests of woodturners living in or near North Dublin. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning.

Membership

New members are always welcome and if one is not already a member of the IWG he or she may attend one of our meetings as a visitor free of charge to see if membership appeals before committing. Individual membership now costs €54 annually entitling one also to attend all other chapter meetings or seminars throughout the country. A quarterly journal provides information and news on most other woodturning activities in Ireland. A further advantage of membership is access to the special Guild insurance, almost essential for turners giving lessons or selling their work.

Meetings 

We hold our monthly meetings usually on the second Saturday in the Scout Hall attached to the Lorcan Community Centre in Santry, near to Beaumont Hospital. It is an ideal location having ample room for any number attending with plenty of carpark spaces. Meetings run from 2 to 5pm. After announcements and any relevant news about Guild affairs there follows a demonstration of a woodturning project. There is a break halfway for refreshments and an opportunity to meet others and exchange views. Occasionally a trade stand attends the meeting where one can purchase tools, equipment, finishes and other turning essentials. A book and video club is also available to members. There is a monthly competition for members of the chapter to stimulate interest and help improve skills. 

AGM

This takes place usually in November when the committee members are elected by those present. Annual reports from the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary are also presented at this meeting.