Welcome to the Greenville Woodworkers Guild:
This meeting will provide an introduction to the Guild and the ins and outs on how it is operated safely and efficiently along with providing:
Youth Program 2026
Flatwork
The class teaches basic skills using hand tools, fastening, gluing, sawing, and drilling safely in addition to project planning and layout. Projects include but are not limited tothings like cutting boards, checker/chess boards, small boxes, pencil holders. Flat work involves all types of woodworking that are not turning. Handheld power tools are also used (drills and sanders). Stationary power tool usage is limited to setting up the tool for operation by a mentor (drill press, table saw, miter saw, bandsaw).
Requirements: Student must meet all requirements to be enrolled in the Greenville Woodworkers Guild (GWG) Youth Woodworking Program and have been duly enrolled therein. All papers relating to injury, liability, safety and parental responsibility must have been duly executed. Safety: Eye protection is mandatory and must be brought to each class. Closed toes shoes are required. Ear protection optional. Class fee: $70
Lathe Turning
Turning is using a wood turning lathe safely. Each student is assigned to a lathe and learns basic skills including preparing the workpiece for turning, mounting, facing, spindle turning, bowl and hollow form turning. Beads, coves and other decorative techniques are practiced. As the student advances in capabilities the projects become more challenging in terms of shapes and tools and techniques required. Safety is covered as an essential element of the class.
Requirements: Student must meet all requirements to be enrolled in the Greenville Woodworkers Guild (GWG) Youth Woodworking Program and have been duly enrolled therein. All papers relating to injury, liability, safety and parental responsibility must have been duly executed. Safety: A face shield is mandatory and will be provided in the class. Closed toes shoes are required.
Class fee: $70
