Annapolis Woodworkers Guild

Jason Dawson started out in woodworking 9 years ago when he built a shop next to his house. At the time he was a general contractor doing interior residential remodeling, (bathrooms, basements, kitchens) and he needed a change. He did it on the side for 3 years before partnering with his now business partner Jonathan, from whom he was buying all of his wood at the time. Now they run Maryland’s largest live edge sawmill and woodshop combo, and supply both commercial and reside

John is a local wood carver, creating various items out of basswood. He also teaches at Anne Arundel Community College, holding classes offsite at a Sr. Center in Pasadena.

Andrew pokes around drift wood piles and neighborhood piles, finding unique pieces; and collects native clays and shell. He combines his findings to create beautiful pieces - spoons, bowls, and serving platters. He will talk about his creative passion, and how he also uses power carving tools to enhance some of his creations.

Harry is a journeyman supervisor cooper for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where he has been working for twenty years. He will talk about the history of cooperage, emphasizing its importance in colonial America. He will talk about the different vessels (i.e., casks, buckets, tubs) they make, and how they are utilized.

October is our AWG "tutorial" meeting. Chris will talk about moisture content of wood. What should you think about before working with...

In 1983, Patrick began a journey with his brother Steve as a woodworker, designing and fabricating custom windows and doors for a...

In lieu of a regular meeting we will have a tool swap in the parking lot of Davidson United Methodist Church. Members and guests are...

Dwayne Vogel was born, and lives, in Odenton, Maryland. In 1996 he attended the National Institute of Wood Finishing program at Rosemont,...

Mike, a maker of handcrafted heirloom furniture and twenty-five year woodworker, will speak to the Guild about design and construction of...

Bio: This month Guild member Lewis Laskin follows up his April show and tell appearance with a full presentation as the monthly speaker....