Cost of Membership
The annual cost of membership is $50. Here is a link to our printable (.pdf) Membership Form.
Benefits of Membership
The Guild provides benefits to both members and the community.
Members benefit from:
- Meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience
- Learning about and promoting safety in woodturning
- Accessing the group’s extensive library of books, magazines, videos and DVDs related to woodturning
- Enjoying merchant discounts from various suppliers
- Enjoying special events/demonstrations hosted by professional woodturners and other knowledgeable craft-persons
- Participating in hands-on workshop events to try out new techniques and/or get assistance from more experienced woodturners
- Demonstrating at Guild events and shows
- Marketing opportunities (eg Spruce Meadows; Watervalley Celtic Festival and more)
- Exhibiting opportunities at local merchants (including Black Forest Wood Co; Busy Bee Tools; Lee Valley Tools; KMS Tools; Canadian Woodworker)
- Eligibility to vote in Guild board elections and/or volunteering for board position
The community benefits from:
- Learning about the art of woodturning
- Receiving charitable donations from the Guild
When Members Meet
7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month (except July and August). *Visitors welcome (just show up!)
Where Members Meet
Black Forest Wood Co
603-77 Ave SE (Bay #7)
Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-255-6044