Olympia Woodworkers Guild upcoming events

Intarsia with Ron Perkins (08/25/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Guild member Ron Perkins will be talking to us about intarsia. You may have seen his beautiful work from Show and Tell at the Guild meetings.

Ron was in the Air Force and ended up stationed in Newport News, Va in the 90's and was doing stained glass projects. He stumbled upon Intarsia which is on the same principle, using wood instead of glass to form a picture or object. From there he began collecting tools, table saw, bandsaw, lathe, planner, drum sander, drill press, etc. He found that when you get interested in woodworking you can't have too many tools, and wood collecting becomes a second occupation! Ron's interests have resulted in outdoor furniture, small tables, picture frames, and bowl turning.

Show and Tell Tools that revolutionized your woodworking (09/22/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Share with us the tool that changed the way you did woodworking, or that you wish you had bought earlier.

Show and Tell for the gift giving season (10/27/2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, but this year giving you more time in the shop before to get your gift ready. Bring in your ideas for handmade gifts made of (mostly) wood.

Spoon Carving with Ryan Johnson (12/08/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Ryan Johnson will talk to us about carving a spoon from green wood. Ryan is the founder of Firecraft Northwest and also teaches at Arbutus Folk School.