The display's theme is "pyrography, marquetry, intarsia, carving and scroll-sawing".

"These are all big words and not many people are familiar with them although most people would have seen examples of these types of woodworking hobbies," said Nick Dykshoorn.

Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker.

It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning.

Marquetry is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures.

Many boxes would have some marquetry decorations on the lid, sides or striped edges.

The technique of intarsia inlays sections of wood (at times with contrasting ivory or bone, or mother-of-pearl) on table tops boxes, wall pictures and other furniture.

Various colors of timbers would be cut and inlaid to shape the detail of a larger picture.

Carving is the act of using tools to shape something from a material by scraping away portions of that material.

The technique can be applied to any material that is solid enough to hold a form even when pieces have been removed from it, and yet soft enough for portions to be scraped away with available tools.

A scroll saw is a small electric or pedal-operated saw that is useful for cutting intricate curves in cases where a jigsaw or coping saw is not appropriate.

It is capable of creating curves with edges.

"The reason these activities are grouped together is that they can be carried out while in a relaxed, quiet and seated position.

"While many people express interest in 'wanting to do some woodwork', the perception of noisy and dangerous machines may make some people hesitant to take that first step."

Also some activities may require being able to stand for some length of time.

The club has invested in a good range of equipment which is available to all members and the library has plenty of resources available to lend or copy on the subjects.

However, all of these activities can easily be done at home without the need for large workshops and expensive machines.

The club can offer an introduction and continued support and if members are interested in starting or doing these activities, separate days can be organised to have the quite and relaxed conditions.

Anyone interested in visiting the club at 100 River Street, Taree (the old pool site next to the bridge) is welcome.

For further details please ring Nick Dykshoorn on 6557 8315.