Australian Wood Review

A Field of Excellence

Now in their fifth year, AWR’s Student Awards hold a unique place as Australia’s only online platform for showcasing woodwork created by secondary school students in years 11 and 12. As such, they are an opportunity for the wider community to see and appreciate the efforts of younger woodworkers.

Even in an increasingly digital world, it is clear that skills and an appreciation of designing and making beautiful and functional forms are being passed on by our industrial and design technology teachers. For our 2018 awards, the 88 entries received from all over Australia demonstrate that the future of woodworking is in very good hands indeed.

In particular, we pay tribute to our sponsors for their incredible support and thank them for offering a generous prize

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