WWG Founded in 1980
Since its founding in 1980 the Washington Woodworkers Guild’s (WWG) primary goal has been the education of its members in all aspects of woodworking and the promotion of interest in woodworking within the Washington Capital area.
Efforts toward this goal have taken various forms: demonstrations at monthly meetings; technical seminars by nationally known experts; exhibitions of members’ work; our Zoom archive of meetings; book, wood and tool purchasing programs; and the publication of a quarterly newsletter – The Wooden Word.
The WWG is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and sharing of woodworking knowledge among ourselves and our community.
Our Guild enjoys a diverse range of woodworking experience, and we always welcome new members. We offer beginners a friendly, safe environment to ask questions and learn; and for the more experienced woodworker, we offer opportunities to share your knowledge with fellow woodworkers and your community.
We are interested in both machine and handtool woodworking, and appreciate the beauty of grain. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom and in person on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Please visit our Contact page for more information and get the schedule from the Events page.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement, advancement and sharing of woodworking knowledge among ourselves and our community.
Our Members
The Guild has over 190 active members, eighty percent of whom are hobbyists, with the remainder making a living from the craft. Member skill levels vary from novice to professional. Member interests cover all types of wood-working: furniture (modern, antique reproduction or restoration); turning; carving; box making; toy and model making; marquetry; gilding; musical instrument making; antique tool collecting; and environmental health and safety.
Board Members
- President: Tom Darone
- Vice President: Owen Greulich
- Treasurer: Tom Brown
- Historian: Bill Walmsley
- Communications Coordinator: Jay Christian
- Social Media/Webmaster: Rick Hemsing
- Media Librarian: Alex Townsend
- Outreach Chairperson/Newsletter Editor: Andy Rudin
- Membership Liaison: Charles Anderson
- At-Large Director: Barry Ingram
Come Join Us Today
Over the last 40+ years we’ve had quite a few people come speak to our Guild. Looking over the list you will probably recognize a few names such as Sam Maloof, Thomas Moser, David Moser, Anne Briggs, Mike Pekovich, Jennie Alexander, and Don Williams to name a few. Join today and don’t miss out.