Membership Benefits
Meet Other Woodworkers
You'll meet other woodworkers and talk with other woodworkers. The members of the Guild span a wide range of interests, have diverse backgrounds and have excellent skills and woodworking experiences.
Monthly Education Meetings
Our monthly meetings teach us about varied subjects. They are a chance to socialize, pick up tips from other members, or maybe just discuss projects you are currently working on. Non members are welcome to attend a meeting if you want to get to know us!
Northern Woods Annual Woodworking Show
Northern Woods is an annual woodworking show and competition sponsored by the Minnesota Woodworker's Guild held at Eden Prairie Center. The show provides an opportunity for Guild members to display and discuss their craft. More importantly, it gives the public an opportunity to view the best in high quality woodworking design and construction. The pieces on display are more than furniture. They are works of art.
Fall Seminar
Each Year a nationally known speaker and woodworking expert spends a weekend with the guild to teach in their particular area of expertise
Tuition Grant Program
The Tuition Grant Program is intended to offer two Guild members, annually, tuition up to a maximum of $1000 each, so they may attend a woodworking class, workshop, or apprenticeship at a recognized school or with a recognized master. The purpose of the experience should be to introduce the participant to new woodworking skills, or to advance existing skills. Learn more and apply for a grant.
Tool Rental
The following tools are available for use by any member:
- Drill bit sharpener for standard twist and brad point bits
- HVLP sprayer (American Turbine AT-3000)
- Bench-top mortising machine (Jet JBM-5)
- Digital still camera (Olympus D-450)
- Professional photography light kit
- Veneering kit (vacuum bag)
- Veritas power sharpening system
Discounts
Guild members get great discounts from many local businesses.
DVD Library
The Guild has a large collection of woodworking related books and videos that can be checked out by members at the monthly educational meeting.
