The East Tennessee Woodworkers' Guild was founded in 1983 by five area woodworkers. These original members formed a nonprofit organization to encourage the development and appreciation of fine woodworking, primarily through educational and informational programs. In addition, the founding members were very interested in maintaining high standards within the' craft, through a Jurying process, and in presenting member's woodworking skills to the public through participation in area shows, exhibitions, demonstrations or similar activities.

The founding members were both enthusiastic about their craft and highly skilled in its practice. This, coupled with their willingness to share their knowledge, soon attracted many others to their new organization. Today's Guild numbers about 100 individuals from across East Tennessee. The Guild continues to reflect the original purpose of our founders. We encourage all members, whatever their current abilities within the craft, to learn more and further improve upon their skills.

Membership

Our members come from all walks of life and arrive at the Guild with woodworking skills ranging from the rank novice to accomplished master. A love of woodworking and desire to learn more about the craft are really the only requirements for membership. However, the Guild maintains a Jurying process for those members who wish to be recognized as having reached a high level of woodworking skill. Members aspiring to this level must submit three or more examples to the Standards Committee, who will then carefully examine the work to determine "if the candidate deserves to be acknowledged as a Juried Member. All members are encouraged to improve their skills and eventually reach this level of ability.

Member Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to attend regularly scheduled meetings, members receive a bimonthly newsletter as well as a Directory of the membership, listing the name, address, and telephone number of fellow members. This Directory facilitates communication with others of like interest, an important benefit to all members.
There are also other activities available throughout the year, such as the annual picnic, open shops, where we gather at a fellow member's workshop, or an occasional field trip where members travel to a place of woodworking interest. The Guild sponsors woodworking exhibits and symposiums.

Directions to Maryville High School Woodworking Shop

From Knoxville, take Alcoa Highway (Hwy 129), or I-140, to McGhee Tyson Airport. Just past the airport, take the right fork towards Highway 321, for approximately two miles (through several stoplights) to the intersection of Hwys 129 and 321. Turn left towards Maryville and go about a mile up a long and gentle hill. At the top of the hill, at the intersection of Highway 321 and Broadway (also Hwy 411), turn right. Go 1 block until you see the high school on the left and turn left into the back parking lot. The Ruby Tuesday Room parking area is to the right.

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Please bring this form with remittance of $35.00 (annual dues) payable to East Tennessee Woodworkers' Guild to our next meeting or mail to:

East Tennessee Woodworkers' Guild

P.O. Box 31606

Knoxville, TN 37930

For further information or questions , please contact:

· Sandy Pittard (Visitor Greetings) at 865-981-8965 or sandypittard@ Hughes.net

· David Lewis (President) at 865-675-5234 or MadeWithWood@aol.com

· The East Tennessee Woodworkers' Guild Website: www.etwg.org

The Guild holds meetings on the second Monday of the odd numbered months (i.e. January, March, May, etc ) at 6:30 PM at the Maryville High School—Ruby Tuesday Room (see directions). Each meeting features a speaker covering some aspect of woodworking.

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