The Benefits of Membership

Newsletter: The newsletter is published on a monthly basis (except for July and August). It contains shop tips, advertisements, editorials and lists of up and coming events.

Workshops: Workshops are held on a variety of topics throughout the winter season. "Sawdust Huddles" are also periodically held at members’ shops so that everyone can share the techniques and ideas of others. Workshop topics have included:

  • Chain-saw Lumbermaking
  • Shop Layout
  • Introductory Relief Carving
  • Dovetail Joinery
Videos: Instructional videos that cover all aspects of woodworking techniques are available to rent at a modest fee. Topics covered in the video library include:
  • Power Tools
  • Carving
  • Hand Tools
  • Turning
  • Joinery
  • Finishing
Networking: Members have the advantage of meeting and learning from people with expertise in most aspects of woodworking. Contact with other woodworkers can also provide the knowledge of where hard to find or little used items can be purchased.

 

Membership In The Pacific Woodworkers Guild

Membership in the Pacfic Woodworkers Guild is available to anyone interested in any aspect of woodworking, at any skill level. The Guild offers the following membership alternatives:

Full Membership: This allows a member to attend all Guild meetings, events and workshops, enter the 2x4 Challenge and to receive the monthly Guild newsletter. Fees are $25 for twelve months.
Family Membership: Applicable for two or more members who live at the same address. Benefits are the same as Full Membership. Fees are $35 for twelve months.
Associate Membership: Newsletter only. Great for people or businesses that want to keep up with Guild activities but not attend Guild meetings or events. Fees are $15 for ten issues.

Any person can become a member at a Guild meeting, or by completing a membership registration form and mailing it along with a cheque for one year's membership fees to the mailing address on the form.