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Mission Statement

The Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild is a regional association of woodworkers encompassing a wide range of skills, knowledge, and interests. Our mission is to offer fellowship by providing networking among our members. We value the principles and practices of fine woodworking by encouraging the technical discussion and development. We promote an appreciation of quality workmanship to the general public by providing access to our products, experience, and design expertise through shows, classes, and other events          

Upcoming Shop Chats

The 2013 Shop Chat Schedule is beginning to take shape. Shop chats are informal meetings at members shops to learn and commune. Topics may include specific projects the host is working on as well as other topics of interest.

If you have any questions or would like to host a shop chat please contact Tom Phillips at (541) 482-4829.
  1. March 30, 2013 - Gabriel Romero will be hosting members at his shop in Gold Hill. One topic will be the use of a portable saw mill for creating lumber. This shop chat will be from 10:00 to noonish. More details and directions will be posted later.
  2. May 18, 2013 - Lewis Meyer will be hosting at his "off the grid" shop in Montaque, CA. Lewis produces a wide range of work, from contemporary furniture to highly crafted wagons. Because of the distance this shop chat will be from 12;00 to 2:00 and attendees are invited to bring a potluck lunch item to share. More details and directions will be posted later.
  3. June 8 2013 - Ian Walton will host a shop chat as his Applegate Valley shop. More details and directions will be posted later.

Insight Into Woodworking

The Insight program provides an introductory level of information for beginning and intermediate woodworkers. Instructors lecture and demonstrate basic woodworking tools and techniques. These classes will NOT provide hands-on experience. The Insight Into Woodworking series of classes are offered for $125 per person. Find out more.