SAWS Mission
We foster the art, craft and tradition of woodworking by bringing makers, artisans and enthusiasts together in an inclusive community to share skills, inspire creativity and continually elevate the level of craftsmanship.
Whether you are starting out on your woodworking journey or refining your craft, we provide a supportive community with access to decades of expertise. This is where you can connect with experienced woodworkers who share your passion.
Explore the many benefits of joining SAWS on our Membership page.
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Custom Work
If you would like something unique created for you, contact a member listed on the Commissions page.
Events
Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month. There is no membership fee for a visitor or guest to attend a SAWS meeting for the first time. You will be most welcome! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
2025-2026 Schedule: see the Events page. Meeting details are published/email notifications sent on the weekend before the meeting.
Exhibition Gallery Sampling (full listing)
Prohibition's Revenge-Bill Maniotakis
Heirloom Rocking Chair-Dallas Gara
Late Heavy Bombardment-Paul Dean
Dresser-Dave Ross
Open Leaves-Doug Drury
Layered Bowl-Don James
Threat-Guillermo von Bassenheim
Valet with Mirror-David Anderson
A Question of Time-Gary Gunthorpe
Enclosed Dome- Herm Stolte
Bentley Table-Jared Howkins
Bee Cabinet-Ryan Andrusky
Beam Bench-Mike Mulvey
Scotch Bar-Ralph Reichenbach
Cracked Ice Hall Table-René LeBel
Hnefatafl - Viking Strategy Game-Ted Branton
Liquor Cabinet-Tom Gorman
Instability-Murray Heidt
Devon Bench-Michael Holton
The Gentleman Chair-Michael Gould
Modern Danish Bench with Live Edge-Jamie Mangin
Bow River Brown Trout-Alan Frenette
The Bark Between Worlds-Gordon Carter