About the PEWG
The Port Elizabeth Woodturners' Guild was formed in July 1994 with about 14 members. Foremost among them was the late Alec Jardine, and several of the original members are still active.
The Guild generally meets at the workshop of one of the members, and also occasionally at Strand Hardware. The current membership stands at 23.
Competitions in woodturning are held 4 times a year in various classes and with 3 groups, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The Guild organises demonstrations in various methods of turning and talks by members or by qualified outsiders at their monthly meetings. These are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for 7:00 p.m.
A monthly news letter is published and sent to most members by e-mail with a few members who do not have Internet access getting snail mail.
The guild welcomes visitors who are interested in woodturning and similar crafts.