Howard County Woodworkers Guild (HCWG)

The Guild is a collegial organization of like-minded and creative individuals, dedicated to sharing in the art of fine woodworking craft, nurturing newcomers, and giving back to our community.

Whether your interest is in turning, fine woodworking, carving, finishing, lumber, trees, or camaraderie, all of the above, or you’re not sure; our Guild is for you.  Come to a meeting or two and get acquainted.

Our Guild does not buy or make anything for retail sale.  We do not buy used woodworking related items to resell.  We do sell our own used items.  We do provide a marketplace where buyers and sellers, or those seeking help, may post an ad for that purpose.

We offer with limited capacity educational opportunities provided by dedicated and skilled senior craftsmen and women (SME program & Classes).  Our monthly meeting is highlighted by impressive show-n-tell reviews of finished projects, and a 60-90 minute skill presentation (Monthly Presentations Schedule).

David Knipfer, President
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2024 Recognition Nominations Wanted

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As you likely know, the Recognition Committee annually presents awards to members who have made outstanding contributions to the Guild.

We present four awards:

  • Member of the Year Award: for outstanding contributions to the Guild by someone who has been a member for more than three years.  
  • New Member of the Year Award: for outstanding contributions to the Guild by someone who has been a member for three years or less.  
  • Hero Award: for outstanding contributions to community service.
  • Broken Chisel Award: for outstanding contributions to the Guild’s shop.

In doing its work, the Recognition Committee depends on nominations provided by members like you. If you know of a fellow member who has made any of these contributions, please make a nomination via the Guild’s website.

To do so, go to the Recognition homepage, then click on the button labeled “Nominate for an award”.

Keep in mind that these awards cover our current year – 2024.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Diane Frankenfield, Recognition Committee Chair

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