Welcome
Welcome to the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild (SLWG). The Guild is a non-profit organization open to all woodworkers in the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. Our membership includes residents from the outlying areas of both Missouri and Illinois. The SLWG welcomes professionals, hobbyists, beginners and those who are simply thinking about getting into the hobby of woodworking. Please explore our site to find out more about who we are, what we do, and the benefits of being a member.
Classes
The Guild offers several classes for all skill levels. Popular topics include:
Beginners woodworking
Fundamentals of Woodworking
Hand Tools
and many more
The Shop
Discover the heart of our guild at The Shop, a unique gem nestled in Faust Park, Chesterfield. This 1,200 sq. ft. treasure is a charmingly transformed century-old chicken coop, now a vibrant woodshop brimming with state-of-the-art power tools and an advanced dust collection system. Join us for engaging classes and community outreach programs, such as our beloved Toys and Home-Sweet Home Table initiatives. Experience the magic of craftsmanship and community in a space where tradition meets innovation. Come see what makes The Shop truly special!
Field Trips
The guild coordinates trips and activities for members to engage. In 2023, several members of the guild traveled to Kansas City to visit the Kansas City woodworkers guild. We also took a tour of W.D. Quinn Saw co. to witness the how saw blades are sharpened.
Community Outreach
A big part of the guild mission is community outreach. We pride ourselves on several programs that give back to our community.
HomeSweetHome Table ProgramFoeder Crafters of AmericaToy Build ProgramFaust Park historic village restoration program
Annual Picnic
Every year the guild hosts a picnic where members and their families gather for good food, good fun, and usually good weather.
2024 is shaping up to be a big one as we celebrate 40 years as a guild! This years picnic is being held on September 7th, 2024 in Faust Park. from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Join your fellow guild members and meet up to talk about your favorite woodworking projects, tools and experiences.
The event is Free but we do ask that you register so we can have plenty of food and drink on hand.
Latest News & Events
Keep up with the latest guild news and events happening in and around the St. Louis Area
More Open Shop Hrs!
You Spoke, and the board listened! We have expanded Open Shop hours 2 additional days each month. We understand this is not much but we are constrained by the space we currently have to work with.
YouTube Channel
Did you miss the monthly membership meeting? Head over to our YouTube channel to see what you missed, be sure to like and subscribe! We live stream the meeting as well.
The Guild has a new Facebook Group!
Head over and join the new Facebook Group. this is open to anyone to join and learn about what’s happening in the guild. see the amazing work from our members and much more.
Newsletter
Home Sweet Home Recognizes SLWG
Home Sweet Home has recognized the guild for the great work done by it members done building furniture for those in need. Nearly 350 pieces of furniture have been hand-built[…]
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Our Sponsors
Please Patronize our sponsors who support the guild and our mission to encourage and educate members and non-members to enjoy and enrich their woodworking skills and experiences.
