Dedicated to the art of woodworking since 1984.

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 offeres several classes for all skill levels. Popular topics include:

   Beginners woodworking

   Fundamentals of Woodworking Hand Tools

and many more

List of Current Classes

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.

W.D. Quinn Saw Facility Tour

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!

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.

2024 Picnic Registration

Latest News & Events

Keep up with the latest guild news and events happening in and around the St. Louis Area

Our Friends over at Popular Woodworking are hosting a 2-day woodworking event. The October 11 & 12, 2024 event will be hosted jointly by Woodsmith, Fine Woodworking, and Popular Woodworking magazines. Head over to their Site for more information  

Popular Woodworking

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.

Grizzley Customer Appreciation Day

  • In-store Only Discounts
  • Woodsmith Shop on PBS: Meet the Crew & Live Demos
  • Factory Reps & Product Demos
  • Giveaways and Door Prizes

Newsletter

August 2024 Newsletter

Two Guys and a Gal Wooden Puzzle at this month’s meeting

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July 2024 Newsletter

Demonstrations of time-saving and accuracy-improving jigs and fixtures that Members build and use in their shops at this month’s meeting

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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.