Welcome to the club
Membership is free and open to anyone interested in working with wood.
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We meet the second Thursday of each month at the Edwardsville Community Center, 1003 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL. We start at 7:00 and go until we’re done. There is parking behind the Community Center and we can also use the church’s lot across the street. We hope you can join us!
March 13th
T 7:00 pm
Demonstration: Measure tools and Measurements
April 10th
7:00 pm
TBD
May 8th
7:00 pm
TBD
CELEBRATING OUr FOUNDER
Thirty years ago, Bill Cerny started a community where local woodworkers could come together, share their craft, and inspire one another. From that day forward, he dedicated himself to making that vision a reality and now the club has nearly 100 members.
Bill’s impact is immeasurable—just like the countless logs he’s milled, the people he’s taught, and the number of pieces he’s made. His mentorship, leadership, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting mark on us all.
Thank you, Bill, for everything you’ve done to shape this community and for the lasting impact you have had on all of us.
What ARE THE MEETINGS LIKE?
Imagine a casual room full of people talking about their woodworking projects, asking and answering questions and sharing what they’ve learned over the decades they’ve spent working wood. Throw in some good jokes and a little ribbing and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what we’re all about.
We get the Q&A going right away. Anyone who would like advice on anything from skills to methods to tools and where to find the best deals on equipment jumps right in. With so many people willing to help, you’ll always leave the meeting with lots of options to consider.
A round of show and tell keeps things moving. Members bring in what they’ve been working on and talk about how they made it. We spend as much time as anyone wants on any particular piece. You’ll see bowls, big and small furniture, boxes, decorations, ornaments and gifts.
Next up is old and new club business where we plan for things like the annual woodworking show and our special events.
We wrap up with an interesting demonstration almost every meeting. The members share techniques, skills, tools, tricks-of-the-trade and more. In the not-so-distant past we’ve had demonstrations on segmented bowls, jigs and making dovetails.
Stop by and see what you think!
SOME OF OUR WORK
Here are a few pieces our fellow woodworkers have been creating. So many things to make and so little time!
ASK THE EXPERTS
There are many top-notch woodworkers in our club who are happy to help. Fill out the short form below and we’ll get back in touch with you as quickly as possible.
Of course, the best way to get great advice is to come to our next meeting.