If you have an interest in woodworking you may enjoy joining SAWS, a vibrant, extensive woodworking community built around creativity, competence and companionship. Here are some reasons to consider joining
Learn New Skills
Take a look at some of the things our current members do. Wood Turning, artists, furniture making, green woodworking, marquetry, carving, vintage tool collecting, toy making, house renovation, boat building and musical instrument making. Examples of some of their works can be found on the Exhibition gallery pages 2019 2017 2015 2013.
Meet Local Woodworkers
SAWS normally has regular meetings and local tours in person and will continue once we are through COVID. In the meantime we have moved online and you’ll get access to Zoom meetings featuring local and other masters of woodworking.
SAWS.CA Online Community
Check out the new SAWS blog, our private Facebook group and our new YouTube channel. Follow us on social media.
Fine Works in Wood Exhibition
You get a front row seat and an opportunity to participate in the upcoming SAWS Exhibition slated for the fall of 2023. Recognized nationally and internationally over many years for fine woodworking.
Buy and Sell Tools and Wood
SAWS regularly sends out emails indicating tools and wood for sale in the community.
Liquor Cabinet by David Ross
Buy and Sell Your Work or Skills
SAWS new website will have an enhanced marketplace feature where members can sell skills and products. The Commissions page is linked here.
Shop Tours
SAWS organizes members’ shop tours annually. Typically on a Saturday in May.
Some members have built their dream shops, for others they are continual works in progress. No matter what stage your shop is at, visiting these SAWS members’ shops and talking with the owners about the choices they made, may motivate you to make some changes to your shop.
Discounts
Enjoy discounts at local woodworking stores.
The current list of discounts is available to members here.
Tiered Pricing
Regular Membership $90.00. Discounts applied if joining part way through the year.
Out of Area Membership (greater than 50km from center of Calgary) $45.00
Student Membership (Full time) $25.00
Join here.