Who are we?
About Us
We are a registered charity located on the Dukeries Complex. We run a variety of craft workshops for all abilities.
We have over 200 users and are open 5 days a week and Monday Evenings
We are wheelchair friendly and offer experienced help from our team of volunteer supervisors.
Everyone welcome to come along and have a go at learning a new craft.
The DCW Team
Honorary Officers and Trustees
Chairman: Terry McLaughlin
Vice Chairman: Bill Woodcock
Treasurer : Sarah Thorpe
Secretary : Alan Perry
General Committee Members
Elaine Mirfin, Colin Thompson, Nabeel Hadadd, Phil Parr, Audrey Kew
Key Volunteers and Other Helpers
Tutors and regular session leaders:
Alan Perry: General woodwork and working with students from the Academy
Ann Haynes: Kiln fused glass
Elaine Mirfin: Stained glass and silver jewellery
Bill Woodcock: Wood carving
Bill Woodcock: Walking sticks
Phil Parr: Woodworking
Melanie Eldred: Stained Glass and Silver Jewellery
Stand in session leaders:
Sue (stained glass)
Authorised Machine Maintenance:
Phil Parr, Alan Perry, Colin Thompson.