Guild Night
Show-and-tell, a short demo, and open lathe time with mentors on hand.
From old timber, new legends
Turn the grain. Shape the tale. Hold the valley’s story in your hands.
We are a staunch fellowship of woodturners—keepers of craft, culture, and the tall timber lore. In the ringed memory of every bowl and spindle, we hear the whisper of the woods and answer with steel, skill, and song.
Guild Crest & Charge
The rings recall memory. The crossing tools vow good work. The leaf honors living forests. We craft boldly, teach generously, and tend tradition—without losing our sense of wonder.
- Monthly turning nights and demos
- Mentor pairings for beginners
- Tool safety, sharpening, finishing
- Sustainable sourcing and salvage
Guests welcome. Bring curiosity; we’ll bring the kettle and the keenness.
Our Lore
Long before chisels sang against spinning heartwood, this valley traded in timber, tales, and tenacity. The old mills, the boat ribs, the beams above firelit kitchens—each left a legend in the grain. We honor that heritage with steadfast hands and playful imagination.
“Count the rings, and you’ll count the winters. Follow the grain, and you’ll find the stories waiting.”
What we do
A traditional craft with a brazen joy for discovery.
- Community demos at fairs and schools
- Show-and-tell with critique and camaraderie
- Seasonal challenges: bowls, boxes, and beyond
- Forest-to-form: reclaim and reveal the hidden figure
Works & Wonders
A glimpse of turned pieces with the valley’s character—proud forms, lively figure, finishes that feel like a good story told well.
Spalted Beech Bowl
Lightning lines, warm amber oil.
Salvaged Elm Vessel
From storm-felled bough to stout form.
Celtic-Knot Box
Whimsy meets staunch joinery.
Green-Turned Lidded Jar
Warp and wonder, finished with wax.
Walnut Platter
Broad, brazen, burnished rim.
Maple Hollow Form
Thin-walled, stout-hearted.
Gatherings
Meetings, demos, and the occasional quest for a perfect burl.
Demo: Finishes that Sing
From oil to shellac to wax, try finishes that deepen color and resist wear.
Salvage Run
Ethical treefall pickup. Learn to read logs for hidden figure and safe milling.
Grain & Legend
Short tales from the shop, the forest, and elders of the craft.
The Elm That Wouldn’t Quit
Storm-broken, beetle-bitten, and still bright at the core. Three bowls later, we were still finding swirls of gold under the sapwood...
On Sharpening Without Hurry
Steel remembers your patience. The edge you bring to the blank is the story you’ll get back.
Answer the Call
Whether you’re new to the lathe or a seasoned turner, there’s a stool by the fire and space at the bench. Bring your curiosity. Leave with friends and shavings on your boots.