SDFWA

San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

A woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship

Welcome to the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized in 1982, to unite people who share a common interest and enthusiasm for working with wood. We have grown to be the largest woodworking guild in the United States. We currently have over 1100 members: men and women, amateurs and professionals, collaborating and sharing their ideas, techniques, expertise, and love of woodworking.

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Engage with us

Buy it

Buy some of the most exquisitely crafted pieces of wood made by our volunteer master woodworkers. You’ll find beautiful bowls, cutting boards, ornaments, carvings, toys, jewelry and much more at a great price!

Build it

Learn to make your dream project and join our woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship. Designed for anyone from beginners to experienced professionals, it will blow your mind!

Join SDFWA

Everyone is welcome to become a member of SDFWA and enjoy the wealth of benefits for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers. Learn from our expert-led classes and SIGs both tailored to various skill levels and interests. Tour local woodworking shops for inspiration and insight. Drop by our meetings and workshops for the community and camaraderie as we share and celebrate our work and ideas. And there’s lots more, contact us for more info!

Explore

Discover the joy of woodworking and connect with our vibrant community—no strings attached! Join us for free activities like our monthly Eye Opener events, Special Interest Group meetings, and more. Stay informed through our newsletter, or take it a step further by becoming a member to access exclusive classes and resources. There’s something for everyone to explore, learn, and be inspired!

Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.