What is the EMGW?

Woodworking is a solitary activity.  After long hours in the shop many of us desire a  means to teach, learn or otherwise share our knowledge and ideas about woodworking.  The Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers (EMGW) provides this opportunity to our group of professional and amateur members.  Member interests vary widely including period and 

contemporary furniture design and construction, joinery, boxes, turning, marquetry, veneer, boat, clocks/lamps, musical instrument construction, hand and power tools, and more.  The majority are long-term members returning year after year for informative monthly meetings, learning opportunities, and fellowship.

Monthly Saturday meetings are the central activity of the guild.  Topics vary but share a common theme for the year.  Meetings are held at various locations around eastern Massachusetts where the bulk of members live.  At each of these meetings, the guild sponsors a sit-down presentation by various leading woodworkers in their field of interest.  As a small guild, members can easily get to know each other.  A furniture interest group (FIG), traditional woodworking interest group (TWIG), mentor program, juried show, group projects, member discounts at local and on-line retailers, real-time blog forums, and other activities provide additional opportunities for members to share ideas and learn.

Woodworkers at all levels of skill who are interested in learning and sharing an interest in woodworking are welcomed to join.