Monthly Meetings, Workshops, Shop Tours, Training and More

Member Meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday evening of the month at the Scarboro Community Association, 1727 14 Ave S.W., Calgary (unless otherwise noted). 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.

Visit with fellow SAWS members over coffee or a delicious chef-prepared lunch.

Free parking around the building.

Gathering every month, including summer!

Members receive a monthly reminder email.

2025 - 2026 Event Calendar

  • Sep 10, 2025 * Exhibition

  • Oct 15, 2025 The Ins & Outs of Sharpening

  • Nov 19, 2025* Slab-Surfacing Machine Demo at Black Forest Wood Company

  • Dec 17, 2025 Ed Miller - Motorcycle tour of South America & Christmas Social

  • Jan 21, 2026 Annual Show & Tell

  • Feb 18, 2026 Shaper Origin tool with SAWS member Neil Dorin

  • Mar 18, 2026 Carving with SAWS member Gordon Carter (see his 2025 Exhibition entries)

  • Apr 15, 2026 Segmented Turning with SAWS member Doug Drury (see his 2025 Exhibition entries)

  • May 23, 2026 Shop Tours at various locations (Saturday). See Newsletter for locations/contact info.

  • TUESDAY* Jun 16, 2026 Annual General Meeting

  • Friday July 10 2026 - SAWS at the Stampede - Hands-on Tools Demo. 11 am - 8 pm.
    Volunteer signup - contact Chris Bijl. See below.

Event details are below. Monthly meeting details are posted on the weekend before the meeting.
July /August - monthly Coffeehouse only.

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