The Guild Philosophy

The Guild was started in 1985 by a group of Greater Vancouver woodworkers. At its inception, it was made up of a combination of amateur and professional woodworkers. That same tradition holds true today in the Guild, which has members from all walks of life.

The philosophy of the Guild is to bring together people that have an interest in any aspect of woodworking, at any level of skill, so they can learn from each other. The Guild is also dedicated to raising the level of awareness of woodworking in the eyes of the public.

The Guild is a non-profit society and is self-funded through membership dues and fees charged for attendance at workshops. For anyone who is involved with woodwork as a hobby or as a profession, the Guild provides the perfect environment to learn, exchange ideas and to enjoy the fellowship of other woodworkers.

While the Guild is dedicated to promoting excellence in woodworking, it cannot be stressed strongly enough that any skill level of woodworker is welcome. The experienced woodworkers enjoy helping beginners as much as the less experienced members appreciate being helped.