Crafts Association of British Columbia
Executive Director: Heather O'Hagan
1386 Cartwright St.
Vancouver BC, V6H 3R8
604-687-6511 or Toll Free 1888-687-6511
Fax 604-687-6711
A network of craft professionals dedicated to the development of excellence in crafts. Annual dues are $53.50. It conducts workshops and lectures and connects craftspeople with resources. Also has retail shop, gallery, publications, resource centre and website.
Fraiser Valley Woodworkers Guild
Contact: David Gilmore
Phone: 604-463-3672
Abbotsford BC
A diverse group of individuals with varied skills, who express and share their interest and experience in working with wood.
Kamloops Woodworkers Guild
Contact: Bob Wall 250-371-2274
or Dave Rawson 250-374-2500
Our goals: Excellence through knowledge and workmanship, sharing ideas and techniques, friendship and camaraderie.
Oceanside Woodcarvers
Contact: Ken Mogensen
1399 Pilot Way
Nanoose Bay
V9P 9B8
Phone: 250-468-7390
Email: kenlizm@telus.net
The group meets every Tuesday during the school year at Oceanside Middle School where they have full usage of the wood-working room and facilities.
Pacific Woodworkers Guild
Contact: Bob Bedier
P.O. Box 63071
6020 Steveston Hwy
Richmond B.C.
V7E 2K0
Combination of amateur and professional woodworkers conduct workshops and produce newsletter. Hold an annual compitition where members build objects using 2 x 4. Dues are $25.
The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild
Contact: Art Liestman
318 Keary St.
New Westminister
Phone: 604-939-3843
Members meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall in New Westminster.
Vancouver Island Woodcarver's Club
President: Russ Franson
Contact: Jim Barker 205-652-1295
Box 6584 Stn. C,
Victoria BC
V8P 5N7
Email: pkukuruz@hotmail.com
Meets second Tuesday of every month at Camosun College, except July and August. $45 yr membership fee, $22.50 students.
Vancouver Island Woodworker's Guild
Box 6584 Station C
Victoria BC
V8P 5N7
Phone: 250-479-8694
Members meet 10 times a year for a guest speaker or woodworking related activities. Dues are $30 per year. The guild sponsors a fine woodworking show held in the spring at the Maritime Museum.
National
Marquetry Society of Canada
Secretary: James Colter
22 Albert St.,
Georgetown ON L7G 2B1
905-877-8805
This group has about 110 active members across the country. Dues are $25 annually plus $5 initiation. It meets 10 times a year in Humber College and Lee Valley in Toronto. It also hosts two competitions, one for beginners and one for advanced members. Workshops are held twice a year and are open to the public.
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