Capital Area Woodworkers Guild

General Meetings

Click on the Calendar to see details on our next General Membership  and Board Meetings.  General Meetings are open to the public so you're welcome to join us and learn more about the guild. 

Join The Guild

Capital Area Woodworkers Guild

Welcomes Members

Interested in Any Type of Woodworking.

Membership benefits include monthly meetings, occasional shop tours, and educational programs.  Information flows freely at our meetings and many members forge friendships that enhance their woodworking experiences.

Our Upcoming Events

August 26  Board Meeting at Lincoln Land Community College

                      Invited to do a walkthrough of new labs  -          (workshop)  and classrooms 

August 30th - Sangamon county woodcarvers show and sale w/ demos 10-4

September 3     Frank Rahman  - TBD , and Lincoln Land discussion  & the box exchange 

September 6   Open house for the auction

September 7  Auction  12-?  Ron Sanert Auction Services  

October 6 - Meeting

November 4     Chris Connor & Jake Lacy -    Freud -Diablo Sandpaper and tools 

December 4      Election       

OPEN SHOPS

Eric Woolbright    TBA

OUTSIDE SPEAKER CLASSES

Gary Striegler        October 23-24    LLCC    

                         Presentation on Trim features, I.e. crown molding, wainscoting, etc.

Michael Fortune    November 1 & 2    LLCC    Bandsaw & TBA

Recent Events

Veteran Urns

The Capital Area Woodworkers Guild lead by Bob Cox constructed 30 urns for Camp Butler National Cemetery for Unclaimed Veterans.

Radio interviews about the urns

Mallet Exchange

At our March meeting, the Capital Area Woodworkers Guild held a mallet swap, and it was a hit! Any member who brought in a mallet drew a number and took home one made by another guild member.

Each of us had the chance to share a little about the mallet we crafted—whether it was the type of wood used, a unique design choice, or a story behind it. It was a great way to showcase our skills, learn from one another, and walk away with a handcrafted tool made by a fellow woodworker.

Thanks to everyone who participated! If you missed this one, don’t worry—there’s always more hands-on fun ahead

Shaper Tools 

                    Master Class 

                    https://www.shapertools.com

Christmas Party

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this year's Christmas party, which was held at the beautiful Island Bay Yacht Club. The setting provided a warm and festive atmosphere for all who attended.

A highlight of the evening was the incredible display of handcrafted gifts made by our talented Guild members. Guests were truly impressed by the craftsmanship and creativity showcased in each item. My wife was especially amazed at the quality and thoughtfulness of these gifts—what a wonderful way to celebrate the season and our shared passion for woodworking!

The food and staff at the Island Bay Yacht Club were outstanding. From delicious appetizers to a mouthwatering main course, every dish was a treat. The staff’s attentive service added an extra touch of elegance to the evening.

Recent Power Point Presentations