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 2025 - 2023 - 2019 - 2017 - 2015 - 2013

Meet Local Woodworkers

SAWS holds regular meetings at the Scarborough Community Centre in Calgary and via Zoom if you can’t attend live. All Meeting are recorded so you can access them anytime.
We also do an annual tour of member shops for an inspirational firsthand look at how SAWS members work.

First meeting for new visitors and guests is free.

Check out the Events page for more information.

SAWS.CA Online Community

Check out the SAWS blog for interesting articles. Members can access our private Facebook group and 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 SAWS Exhibition in September 2027 in Calgary. It is held every 2 years. Recognized nationally and internationally over many years for fine woodworking. Open to the public/free admission.

Buy and Sell Tools and Wood

SAWS regularly sends out emails indicating tools and wood for sale in the community.

Buy and Sell Your Work or Skills

Members can sell their skills and products. Visit the Commissions page.

Shop Tours

SAWS organizes members’ shop tours annually, typically on a Saturday in May.

Some members have built their dream shops, for others their shops 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.

SAWS Library

Our listing of books donated to the Calgary Library can be found here.

Our listing of books located at the Scarborough Community Centre can be found here.

Discounts

Enjoy discounts at local woodworking stores.

The current list of discounts is available to members here.