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 and sell used woodworking related 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).
HoCo Fair 2021 and Woodworking Announcement
The annual Howard County Fair is celebrating 75 Years! Will be held August 7-14, 2021.
This year Ron and Pat Clements continue their long legacy as chairpersons for the Woodworking section in the Home Arts Building. Be sure to recognize their long service when you see them.
Also, please be sure to enter your project that must have been completed this year so that the Guild puts on a great show.
Here’s the County Fair Web Site Page: https://howardcountyfairmd.com/2021-fair/
Entry and judging schedule are VERY DIFFERENT this year due to the pandemic. Be sure to note the following schedule for non-perishable items in the Home Arts building, includes woodworking projects.
Entry Intake – Wednesday, July 28th, to Friday, July 30th.
Judging Non-Perishable Only – Saturday, July 31st.
Pre-registering is requested, but not required.
There are many categories, with lots of details spelled out in the Home Arts Woodworking Rules. The 2021 rules are not yet published at this writing (April 23rd, 2021), but you can refer to 2019 rules for guidance via our homepage HERE.
Members not logged in and non-members please use the form for referral to Ron Clements, who will contact you at the phone number you provide in the form.