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What the Guild Can Do For You

Shop (INFO)

Stocked with top quality industrial equipment, the shop is the gathering place for members working on their own projects.

Qualified members can purchase a shop card at very reasonable rates which does not expire. A shop attendant is always on-duty during open shop time to ensure your safety and answer questions.

Free Shop Time - Use the shop bench room and hand tools for free. Use of the Machine room requires completion of Core Tools Certification and purchase of Shop time hours.

Free Library - Check out a wide assortment of books, Magazines, and DVDs on woodworking

Discounts - Our sponsors offer discounts for most supplies, lumber and other tools to Guild members. SPONSORS

Social Interaction with Woodworkers

The Guild provides many opportunities for enjoying the social aspects of an organization.

Team Activities - Participate in the activities listed in the next section such as the Toy Team, Product Build, etc.

Attend meetings - The Guild meets once a month to hear about Guild activities, participate in a raffle, and listen to the featured guest speaker. Also a good time to meet your fellow members.

Monthly Meet-Ups - For new (and old) members, join us at our Guild Meet-Up the first Monday of the month and learn more about the Guild. Check the calendar for details of the next Meet-Up.

Education (INFO)

The Guild offers classes for all skill levels from beginners to advanced and in various types of woodworking from small box making to large cabinets, furniture, and other woodworking projects.

Safety - Our emphasis is on safety. We ask all members who plan to use the shop or take classes to attend an Introduction to Guild Safety Class offered twice per month. Upon completion, you will get your Guild Card which allows you to take classes and be in the shop for many activities. Use of the machine room requires additional safety classes.

Classes - Take classes from our many skilled instructors. Classes range from 4 hour sessions to 5 day sessions. We strive to keep class prices as low as possible -just covering costs.

Skill Classes - These classes teach a specific skill in using power tools such as Table Saws, Bandsaws, Routers, etc.

Project Classes - These classes are hands-on classes where students make a project. Project examples range from simple cutting boards to advanced furniture projects.

SIGs - We have Special Interest Groups for Women, Hand Tools, Boxes, Chairs and CNC Tools.

What You Can Do For The Guild

Volunteers (INFO)

Volunteers are the life blood of the Guild. Without volunteers, the Guild would cease to exist. We strongly encourage you to volunteer your time to the many needs of the Guild.

Class coordinator - no specific woodworking skills are needed and take that class for free.
Instructors - If you have a skill in a certain area of woodworking, please let us know. Be an integral part of the Guild.
Estate Sales - An extremely satisfying jobs helping families in stress and at the same time run across good deals.
Board Positions - The Guild is run by a large board which require people with different talents and capabilities. We strive to have a replacement strategy for each position. Please consider one of these positions and influence the Guild's strategy.
Shows - The Guild participates in a variety of local shows and needs people to staff the booth, do demos, and talk woodworking.
Community Service Team - Join this team to participate in the current project which is generally targeted to a local non-profit.
Toy Team - Help build custom wooden toys for child-based organizations. This year-round activity supports many local hospitals and charities.
Project Build Team - Help build items to sell at local art shows which generates income for the Guild. Other Build projects have included donations of items to local organizations such as bedside tables for Raphael House.
Maintenance Session - Help maintain the shop and learn machine maintenance skills. There is no paid staff to do this - it is a volunteer effort to keep the equipment in safe and working order.

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