Kapiti Woodworkers Guild

We welcome new members to our club. All ages, races, genders and professions are welcome.

The Kapiti Woodworkers Guild is an incorporated society for anyone who is interested in wood work. There is an emphasis on turning but all other types of woodwork are also discussed from time to time.

Membership includes experienced and distinguished woodworkers, but we also cater for the interests of beginners and enthusiasts at any level.

The aim is to let people enjoy discussing woodwork in a friendly and helpful atmosphere, with one of the ideas being that you get out of it what you take part in. If you'd like to get involved, please come along. See the Calendar page for meetings.

The Gallery page shows examples of some of our recent activities.

The Guild meets monthly and we also have a monthly newsletter emailed to members. We occasionally get together for a BBQ or to collect or share wood suitable for turning and other projects. There are also meetings, competitions and events run by other clubs held around NZ which are open for members to visit or participate in.

Membership is by way of an annual subscription.

Guild meetings

We currently meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month 2.00pm at the Menzshed, located down the drive beside 24 Rangihiroa Street, Waikanae Beach. Click here to find the Menzshed on the map. (Down the long drive between 22 and 24.) We will be changing to Wednesday evening meetings starting in February, 2025. Check the calendar page.

The Guild meets every month except January. We get together to hear a speaker on a woodwork related topic. This is a great opportunity to learn something new as our speakers are always knowledgeable in their field.

COVID - If you are concerned about your health, feel free to wear a mask. If you are unwell, please do not attend.

Guild Library

We have a growing collection of woodwork related books, magazines etc available for members to borrow.

The library is open at our monthly meetings.

Community Focus

We make wig stands for the Look Good Feel Well charity, Gift bowls for Mary Potter Hospice and red tulips to raise funds for the Parkinson's Society. Dimensions are on the resources page.