WELCOME!
The San Fernando Valley Woodworkers (SFVW) was formed in 1988 for the purpose of enhancing skills, providing information and sharing the joys of working with wood. None of this group knows everything, but between the lot of us, we know a whole bunch.

 

Please help us build more toys. 

See below.

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Join us on Facebook:

(FOR MEMBERS ONLY)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/900205396765726

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM, at the Balboa Park Sports Complex, in the Gym Building, at 17015 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA (just west of Balboa Blvd).  

Click here for a Google map

Membership

Our membership reflects a cross section of woodworking interests and skill levels – both hobbyist and professional. This is an open (not exclusive) club; anyone interested in woodworking is encouraged to attend, ask questions, become a member, join in discussions, and enjoy the experience.  Our members come from all around the Los Angeles area and, of course, all are very welcome. 

Become a Member

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Please see our club flyer for more information on membership.  You can also fill out our membership form located on the “Club Flyer + Membership” pull down, to join our club.  If you have any questions regarding our group, please use our “Contact Us” form on this site, and someone will respond to your inquiry.

Upcoming Meeting Programs

Every meeting includes time for Show & Tell, sharing of the Monthly Challenge activity, and a Q & A session.  In addition, we provide programs with invited experts, as well as our own members, demonstrating their expertise, and describing their processes.

(Because of the pandemic, all of our meetings are being conducted virtually.  If you are interested in attending, please let us know, by using the “Contact Us” form on this site)

 

           January 20, 2022 – Sharpening hand tools

           February 17, 2022 – Pen Turning 

           March 17, 2022 – Urban Forestry: Selecting & Harvesting Trees; Milling, Drying . . .

           April 21, 2022 – Designing & Building Toys. + Jigs used to assemble them

           May 19, 2022 – Designing & Building a Cello

           June 16, 2022 – Milling & Sizing Lumber for Retail Sale

           July 21, 2022 – Dave Tillson – Topic TBD

           August 18, 2022 – Bandsaw Boxes

           September 15, 2022 – Jigs and Fixtures 

           October 20, 2022- Kate Harrow – Wood Stabilizing 

           Oct. 15 – 16, 2022 – Toy Build Weekend has been cancelled

           November 17, 2022 – Toy Contest 

           December 15, 2022 – Holiday Dinner 

Please visit our on-line store:

 https://www.bonfire.com/store/san-fernando-valley-woodworkers-store/