About our shed
About Us
Founded in 1989 the Bayside Wood Turners and Crafters Club, aka Woodies, has diversified into a multifaceted union of woodworkers dedicated to the advancement of a variety of woodcrafts. These include turning, carving, pyrography, scroll sawing, box making, toy making and musical instrument construction.
Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning and to bring together highly skilled craftspeople willing to share their knowledge, with those wanting to learn. There are no barriers to joining, as we continuously welcome a diverse and inclusive membership. Accepting the responsibility of openness, we are currently working towards becoming a wheelchair friendly venue.
Our culture of camaraderie and mutual assistance promotes members wellbeing and positive mental health. We currently have about 160 members and the various interest groups meet at different times and days through the week. Something to suit everyone.
Our Club has extensive resources regarding machinery and timber, and something is always happening at our premises at 15 Harman Street, Manly.
Why not pop along for a no pressure visit, cup of tea and meet some of our friendly members. We are confident that we have something that will inspire an interest in wood art.
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The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the national service provider supporting more than 1,200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations.
AMSA was established in 2007 by a collection of Australian independent community-based Men’s Sheds to represent, support and promote the Men’s Shed movement. It was founded on the principle of sharing information between sheds and those communities wishing to establish and operate a Men’s Shed. It acts as a central hub for information exchange.
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1,200+
Sheds
Men’s Sheds across Australia (that's more Men's Sheds than Macca's restaurants!)
12
Countries
More than 2,500 Men's Sheds operate in 12 countries
30
Years
The first Men's Shed was established in 1993 (Goolwa, South Australia)
50,000+
Australians
More than 50,000 Australian men participate in Men's Sheds