Peggy Denny Show features the Guild

Shown with Peggy are Wayne Comstock (President), Jean Arden (coordinator of
the Guild's program at The Children's Museum), and Al Masson (coordinator of
the Guild's toy program). This program will be shown on WGGS-TV, Dove
Broadcasting, Channel 16 or 6 (HD or CC) at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 30th,
and Wednesday, August 18th, at 1:00 PM.
(posted 7/27/10)
 

Tribune Times, Wednesday, June 30, 2010

(posted 7/11/10)
 

We at the McCormick County SC Chamber of Commerce gladly welcome you to attend and/or vend at the 33rd Annual McCormick County Gold Rush Festival. The festival will occur from Friday September 17th until Saturday September 18th. We estimate that there will be around 8,000 people in attendance this year! For more information about this event please visit the website at http://mccormickgoldrush.com. While there, browse through the photo gallery or fill out an application to be a vendor! We look forward to hearing from you! Have a great day!

Thank you in advance,

McCormick County SC Chamber of Commerce
864-852-2835
(posted 7/8/10)
 

The Children's Museum recognizes Guild volunteerism.
(posted 7/8/10)
 

Cabinet makers needed (2):
We are recruiting for a well-established local company that needs 2 cabinet-makers on a temp-to-hire basis. These individuals will be building commercial grade cabinets, displays, & fixtures. The ideal candidate needs to have 2-3 years of experience building cabinets. They must be able to use shop tools like table saws, compound miter saws, staple guns, nail guns, glue guns, palm sanders, etc. They will be given prints/drawings and pre-cut materials from which to build the cabinet. They are not looking for people who build high-end residential cabinets or finish/trim carpenters. The starting pay will probably be in the $11/hr. range but could be more depending on the individual's experience. Interested individuals should contact Link Staffing Services in Greenville, SC at (864) 331-2079 as soon as possible.

Rick DeArman
General Manager
Link Staffing Services
(864) 331-2079....office
(864) 331-2083....fax
(864) 414-0406....mobile
rdearman@linkstaffingsc.com
(posted 7/8/10)
 

Local staffing service seeking woodworkers
(posted 5/4/10)
 

Guild displays at Artist's Guild of Greenville -  the GWG gallery opened Friday night, April 2, 2010. We had upwards of 150 people who visited the reception, plus numerous members. Everyone was blown away by the variety of beautiful pieces on display. Dave Guthrie, Communications Chairman, coordinated the displays and reception, with John Colacioppo, Sergeant at Arms and The Cook's Station catering the affair. The GWG will be the featured artist at the Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville, 200 North Main, Greenville, for the entire month of April.



(posted 4/3/10)
 

Guild assists with Pinewood Derby - On Saturday, February 20, 2010, Guild members opened up their Education Center to 22 Boy Scouts and fathers from the Reedy River District 151, and to work with them in the building of Pinewood Derby cars:

Guild announces new Education Center
 

Woodworking position

Dear Greenville Woodworkers Guild,

My name is Lauren Hohman. I work for Southwoods, a private residential summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. We are looking for fun, outgoing, and energetic instructors to be a part of our woodworking program this summer.

Our instructor positions and internships offer wonderful opportunities for anyone who is excited to share their knowledge of woodworking with children, develop as an instructor and to sharpen their own skills. All applicants should have some experience teaching or working with children. The children that they will be working with are ages 7-14 and range from the level of beginner to advanced. Southwoods is an amazing place to work, especially when it comes to giving children an outlet for the arts.

Benefits include but are certainly NOT limited to:

- Competitive camp salary
- Room and board
- Travel Stipend
- College Credits through Internships
- Meeting new friends from all over the world
- Spending a Summer in the Adirondack Mountains
- Keeping personal skills sharp
- Developing as an instructor
- And of course, making a positive difference in the lives of children!!!
 
For more information and/or to apply today, please see our website at: www.southwoods.com
or contact me directly at lauren@southwoods.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Lauren Hohman
Staff Coordinator
(914) 214-8780
1-888-449-3357
www.southwoods.com
 

Guild wins Fuji Film Community Award

Guild member Jim Noller is the Quality Assurance Manager at the Fuji facility
in Greenwood. Jim submitted the GWG for their “101 Reasons to Give” committee
and they have rewarded us with a brand new Fuji digital camera.
The camera is a 12.2 Megapixels unit with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.7” LCD viewer.
With the camera came a card which says, “Fujifilm’s Employee Giving Fund is dedicated
to putting Fujifilm digital cameras into the hands of people and organizations that
make a difference in our lives and, at the same time, to recognizing the
interests and efforts of our employees within their own communities.
We are proud to support your organization’s efforts and we thank you for
all that you do for our communities.”

Thanks, Jim. We’ll put it to good use!
 

Guild's "Toy Story" gets told
(posted 12/23/09)
 

More toys on TV - the Guild's Christmas Toy Project gets covered by Fox Carolina TV News.
(posted 12/10/09)
 

Toys on TV - the Guild's Christmas Toy Project gets TV coverage.
(posted 11/19/09)
 

1850 woodworking demonstrated at Roper Mountain Science Center Living History Museum by Guild member Richard Mackintosh.

Videos:
- Spoon making
- Handle making
- Lathe discussion
- De-barking
- Floating ring
- Spear

Guild conducts first Tool Time session at Greenville Children's Museum - Guild member Jean Arden instructs the first class of birdhouse making.

Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show - click here for more info.
(posted 11/13/09)
 

IBM grant - Due to the efforts of Guild member Dave Paul, the Guild received a grant from IBM in the amount of $1,000 today.
(posted 10/7/09)
 

Dan Foster Award - At the request of Guild member Greg Jansen, a Salvation Army Board member, Wayne Comstock and Dave Paul built the base to hold the crystal bowl presented to Dan Foster's widow. It's the first Dan Foster Achievement Award to be presented by the Salvation Army for outstanding contributions. The top of the base was hollowed out by Dave to exactly fit the bowl, and Wayne made the base using walnut burl veneer for the sides.
(posted 10/5/09)

Sandlapper Magazine features the Guild.
(posted 9/6/09)
 

Our Guild's Toy Project is progressing nicely. Here are some made by
Myndert Papenhuyzen:

(posted 7/6/09)
 

Minwax award to our Guild goes up on the Minwax website:
http://www.minwax.com/company/do_good_with_wood/community_craftsman_award
(posted 6/29/09)
 

Greenville News reports on the Guild winning the Minwax Community Craftsman Award: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009906200310
(posted 6/20/09)
 

Michael McDunn demonstrates turning techniques on a lathe at Trillium Arts Centre.

 

Our Guild wins the Minwax 2008 Community Craftsman Award, which
includes a $5,000 grant and $1,000 worth of Minwax products, shown
here on the shelf at our Education Center:

Each year, Minwax® honors select individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a dedication to the betterment of their community through exemplary achievements in woodworking. From April through December 31, 2008, individuals and organizations across America nominated themselves or someone in their community for the Minwax® Community Craftsman Award, designed to reward outstanding community service through woodworking.
 

Call for Entries :

The East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and the Knoxville Arts and
Culture Alliance present The 15th Master Woodworkers Show at the
Emporium Gallery in Knoxville, Tenn., November 6th - 8th, 2009.

The goal of this biennial show is to highlight the work of
craftspeople and artists in East Tennessee and the surrounding
region. The 2009 show calls for all types of work, from traditional
to whimsical, in fine furniture, cabinetry, turning, sculpture, and
lutherie. Selected works will be displayed in a gallery setting.
Exhibitors are encouraged to display portfolios along with their
featured piece(s). Although there are not formal booths, exhibitors
are encouraged to be present as much as possible, particularly for
the Friday evening opening reception on November 6th. There is no
commission fee on works sold during the 3-day weekend show.

The 2007 Master Woodworkers Show was a huge success, featuring 25
artists from 4 states. Over 2300 people attended the 3-day show, and
several craftspeople garnered significant sales from the gallery
floor. Renowned chairmaker Brian Boggs of Asheville, NC, had this to
say about the 2007 show:

"Over the past few years I have attended several fine shows around
the country. Two of them were national shows hosting some very fine
artisans. In both of those shows I took best of show, so I enjoyed
some good exposure and attention. But by far the finest show I
participated in was the Master Woodworkers Show in Knoxville. From
any perspective I would judge the show, from the quality of other
woodwork, my own sales, the attendance and level of sophistication of
the patrons, the Master Woodworkers Show is far ahead of the others.
Whether you are considering showcasing your work among some of the
finest furniture makers around, looking for exquisite furniture for
your home, or just looking for an inspiring outing, this is a show to
be a part of!" -- Brian Boggs, Chairmaker, Asheville, NC

Entries will be selected by a formal jury. The three-person jury
panel will consist of Carla Filippelli, artist and former Furniture
Curator for Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC, Alf Sharp, master
woodworker from the Cumberland Furniture Guild, and Graham Campbell
of the Appalachian Center for Craft.

The application deadline is August 1st, 2009. The entry fee is $50.00
for up to three (3) pieces of work, with an additional fee of $20.00
per additional piece over three. The application (copy enclosed) and
images of your entries must be submitted by the August 1st deadline.
Images will be converted to a blind, numbered digital slideshow for
the jury panel. Entrants will be notified of the jury panel’s
selections by September 1st. You can also download an application
from the East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild website at:

http://www.discoveret.org/etwg/15MWS/15MWSsubmission.pdf

If you have any questions about the entry or jury process, please
email Bruce Cole: bc@brucecole.com.
More information about the East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and The Arts and Culture Alliance can be found at the links below:

www.etwg.org
www.knoxalliance.com
 

Greetings from Chattanooga! My dear friend Rodney Milen owns the new WoodCraft store which recently opened here in Chattanooga; to draw interest to the store we are having master furniture builder Garrett Hack, whom I privately studied furniture building with, to teach a one day, hands-on hand-cut dovetail class in the classroom at WoodCraft Chattanooga, 1414 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Garrett will work one on one and hands-on with up to twelve students to help them master this joint. The tuition for this class is $210.00. After lunch he will be in the store demonstrating use of hand planes, answering questions, and signing autographs. This portion of the day is free and open to the general public.

We would greatly esteem it if you would help us pass on the word that Garrett will be here Saturday, July 11, 2009. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Rodney at 423-826-0163 or myself, Scott Tinker, at 423-280-4987. You may also visit us on the web at www.chattanoogawoodcraft.com. We believe it will be a very profitable day for all who attend and are thankful for any help in publicity you are willing to lend.

Yours very truly,

Dr. J. Scott Tinker, Ph.D.,
Furniture Maker
 

Michael McDunn will be demonstrating the turning of table legs on June 6th at 5pm, in the courtyard of Trillium Arts Centre in Travelers Rest. Michael will also be participating in the Gallery Talk at 7pm.
(posted 5/13/09)
 

Guild member, Michael McDunn, wins "Commercial/Institutional" category for his conference table created for the Greenville Arts Center. Click for details.
(posted 5/11/09)
 

Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event is being hosted by our Guild. Click for details.
 

Another Guild banner, created by member Jose Perez:

 

Additional information about Laurel Wilt is available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/foresthealth/laurelwilt/index.shtml

Please feel free to contact me should you have further questions about Laurel Wilt or if I can assist you in any way.

Thank you for you time and assistance,

Roper Mountain Science Center recognizes Guild member. Michael Weeks, curator of the Living History Farm, pays tribute to Richard Mackintosh for his dedication to working with children and teaching them about primitive woodworking.
































 

Meyer Center thanks the Guild - The Guild was presented with a
'Thank You' card from the kids at the Meyer Center. The picture below
says it all:



 

Highboy at Hyatt - The highboy, built by members of the Guild, was delivered to the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville yesterday. For details, see below.





(posted 12/14/08)
 

Highboy unveiled at Guild monthly meeting, and presented to class member David Aman, winner of the drawing among class members.


(posted 11/3/08)
 

Highboy class output featured in Greenville News - click here for article.
(posted 10/25/08)
 

Guild member Michael McDunn is featured in the November issue of Woodshop News. Their website contains the teaser: "Exceeding expectations: Visitors to Michael McDunn’s shop in Greenville, S.C.,
enter a gallery of fine art and his custom furniture. For those expecting sawdust, it’s a pleasant surprise.
(posted 10/13/08)
 

Sugar Pine characteristics - The pine that will be for sale at the Guild starting Wednesday is Sugar Pine. Here are its characteristics:

Upper grades of old-growth sugar pine command premium prices for specialty uses where high dimensional stability, workability, and affinity for glue are essential. The wood is light (specific gravity, 0.34 ± 0.03) (3), resists shrinkage, warp, and twist, and is preferred for finely carved pattern stock for machinery and foundry casting. Uniformly soft, thin-celled spring and summer wood and straight grain account for the ease with which it cuts parallel to or across the grain, and for its satin-textured, lustrous finish when milled. Its easy working qualities favor it for molding, window and door frames, window sashes, doors, and other special products such as piano keys and organ pipes. Wood properties of young growth are not so well known. Pruning would undoubtedly be required to produce clear lumber during short rotations."
(posted 7/28/08)
 

Guild receives "Thank You" from Mrs. Bill Jones
(posted 6/20/08)
 

Sun City Carolina Lakes Woodworkers Guild just about has their shop ready for use by the general membership. This Guild is part of an active lifestyle community in the Fort Mill/Rock Hill area of SC. They have patterned themselves after our Guild, in that they have trained a crew of shop supervisors and will start training the general membership in the next few weeks. Here are some pictures from their shop:













 

Alabama Woodworkers Guild cuts ribbon on their Shop/Education Center. Here is a note and pictures sent to us by the Guild:

Meyer Center thanks the Guild for work throughout the years.
(posted 4/28/08)
 

Sam Maloof Chair to be available. Click here for details.
(posted 3/18/08)
 

Greenville News features the Guild - Today's Greenville News contains a feature on the Guild, starting with a teaser in the top right corner of page 1, then a major spread on page 1 of the Lifestyle section, and carrying over on to the back page of that section.
(posted 12/17/07)
 

Revolutionary hammering method demonstrated
(posted 11/19/07)
 

Harold Dodson, the presenter at our last meeting, is offering an heirloom quality child's rocker to the Guild for auction. Click here for details.
(posted 10/9/07)
 

Guild member, Bobby Hartness, has his shop featured in the Oct/Nov 2007 issue of Woodcraft Magazine.
(posted 9/28/07)
 

Woodworking Seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The president of Green Country Woodworkers (www.tulsawoodworkers.org) has invited members of our Guild to a seminar in November. We can contact him for information on places to stay in town: Istvan Balogh, 918-851-3053, greencountrywoodworker@yahoo.com. For details, click here.
(posted 9/18/07)
 

A friend, Betty Smithson at 864-609-9986, has a family heirloom mirror that was damaged in moving. Maybe one of our members would look at it for her. She is willing to pay. A photo of the mirror is below.
Bill Huntley
bhuntley_454@peoplepc.com


 

Woodcraft Magazine features Sam Maloof's visit to the Guild.
(posted 6/16/07)
 

I am writing to let you know about a veneering class that I'm excited to be teaching this July at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (www.arrowmont.org) in TN. Please check out the class description, below, and if you're interested, sign up online. Feel free to contact me directly at doug@chamblinfurniture.com with any questions. I live in Portland, OR. Also, you can check out my web site at www.chamblinfurniture.com. Hope to see you there, Doug

Class Description: Free yourself from the technical constraints of solid wood. Discover the range of applications for veneer work and choose from the many incredibly beautiful veneers from around the world. We start with simple veneer panels and work our way up to a sunburst tabletop design. Veneer layout and jointing, edge banding, and shop-made veneer sawing will be explored. We will also discuss vacuum veneer pressing systems including inexpensive systems you make yourself. All levels are welcome and more advanced students can build a simply table frame to support their veneered top. July 1 to 7.
(posted 6/10/07)
 

Thank You letter received from Alliance for Quality Education.
(posted 4/30/07)
 

Sam Maloof shows a crowd at The Greenville Little Theatre how to make a chair at 91 years of age. The country's renowned wood craftsman appeared Saturday (March 24) at the invitation of the Greenville Woodworkers Guild. Mr. Maloof visited Greenville, with his wife, from his California studio, and demonstrated to a large gathering how he makes his favorite chair. See pictures. See TV interview.
(posted 03/25/07)
 

Piedmont Natural Gas Company (Community Relations - Legislative & Community Affairs) approves a grant for the Guild.
(posted 03/07/07)
 

Camp Moosilauke needs a Woodworking Counselor. Their web site is WWW.Moosilauke.com

Camp Location: Camp Moosilauke is located in New Hampshire on 250 beautiful acres of land. We have an incredible lake and the camp is surrounded by mountains.

Camp Description: We have a terrific Arts and Crafts and Woodworking program. We offer all land and water sports with great instruction and competition. Moosilauke is a small camp, which is perfect for counselors who love to do a variety of activities and go on trips. We hire men and women for counselor positions.

Hiring Requirements: Age 18+, Male and female counselors with experience in woodworking. Salary Range: From $1,500 to $2,000. Room and Board is provided. Staff Arrival Date: June 19, 2007. Staff Departure: August 17, 2007

Please contact Kenny Miller at kmiller451@aol.com or (303) 670-2066 if you are interested.
(posted 02/12/07)
 

The Guild is partnering with Missionary Supply Network in the recruitment of volunteers to help with hurricane Katrina relief. To email the MSN organization, click here. To see their Winter 2006 newsletter, click here. Further announcements to be made at upcoming Guild meetings, and via email to members.
(posted 01/25/07)
 

Greenville Woodworkers Guild gets coverage in the Greenville News
(posted 01/24/07)
 

Guild President's article summing up the Guild today
(posted 01/07/07)
 

Sam Maloof to hold seminar at the Guild
(posted 11/14/06)
 

Greenville Journal article appeals for "an angel" to help find a facility that the Guild can call its own.
(posted 10/31/06)
 

Auction / Fund Raiser at the Guild Shop - October 7, 2006
(posted 10/01/06)
 

Miracle Hill Boys Shelter thanks the Guild
(posted 07/19/06)
 

Proposed Education Center revealed.
(posted 05/02/06)
 

Birdhouse competition entries and winners.
(posted 05/02/06)
 

GWG wins WYFF's "Friend 4 the Carolina's" award.
(posted 02/08/06)
 

George Roberts and Ravenel Scott have been selected to be Honorary Lifetime Members of the Guild.
(posted 02/08/06)
 

Freedom Pen Project Turn-a-thon brings thanks from Kuwait. Click here for details.
(posted 01/18/06)
 

Press Release from Upstate Visual Arts regarding 18 artist desks donated by the Guild.
(posted 12/20/05)
 

Jeffrey Greene, Furnituremaker at the Ball and Claw, receives honorary lifetime membership in the Greenville Woodworkers Guild.
(posted 11/03/05)
 

Aubrey Rogers presenting the "Supervisor of the Year" award to Mike Jones.
(posted 10/17/05)

On Oct 12th, Steve Kern was invited to the Greenville Tech Carpentry Class to give a demonstration and inform the class about the Greenville Woodworkers Guild. Many of the students were interested in expanding their knowledge into furniture making.
(posted 10/17/05)

The Palmetto Boys Shelter is preparing a plaque to commemorate the work done by the Guild in refurbishing their facility's 8 rooms with closets, desks, and beds.
(posted 10/11/05)
 

GWG receives thank you from Greenville Hospital System for the birdhouses, built by member Ron Jacobs.
(posted 10/11/05)
 

The Woodcraft sale on November 5 and 6 will feature a GWG information booth.
(posted 10/11/05)
 

GWG showcased in Fine Woodworking magazine.
(posted 6/22/05)
 

Raffle prize winner:

Thanks received for WalkerTalker


The inscription reads: "Thank you so much for making the "walker talker" for Sam. He uses it everyday and talks to friends and classmates. Your kindness has made such a difference in this little boy's life. People like you make the world a better place. Sincerely, Lois Goldsmith, OT." It is also signed by Sam.
(posted 2/3/05)