Vic Wood Scholarship announced

Above: Vic Wood turning a wall plaque in 1978

The Victorian Woodworkers Association (VWA) is pleased to announce the establishment of an annual Vic Wood Scholarship. 

Vic Wood was a legendary wood artist, woodwork teacher and mentor to many. He taught in secondary schools, Melbourne State College and privately. His teaching philosophy was simple: ‘share everything, have nothing to hide, and have no secrets; for ultimately it is in giving that you receive’.

Vic Wood was a foundation member and inaugural president of the Victorian Woodworkers Association (VWA). His career as an educator and demonstrator continued for 52 years, and in 2012 he received an OAM for his contribution to the craft community.

The VWA has established a scholarship to honour Vic Wood’s legacy and to further the aims of the VWA. The intent of the award is to promote excellence in woodwork and to engender inclusive and supportive woodworking networks. The Vic Wood Scholarship will be awarded to a VWA member to undertake a woodworking course or educational opportunity that "supports an emerging fine woodworker, furthers the acquisition of woodworking skills and knowledge and promotes the sharing and development of skills and knowledge among the broader woodworking community". The successful applicant will receive a $2000 grant to further their skills in woodwork or woodwork teaching.

The scholarship can be applied to educational opportunities provided by woodworking schools, programs, instructors, or mentors and can be applied to course fees, tuition, travel or lodging costs.

Learn more and apply via vwa.org.au/vic-wood-scholarship