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Search to find it! Search for: Activities & News Latest SDFWA Newsletter Upcoming Events View Full Calendar Member Videos View All Videos Revised: Perfect Vcarve Inlay February 25, 2023 Read More » 5 Minute Text-on-Text Carving December 21, 2022 Read More » SDFWA Videos View Full Archive Learn all the benefits of SDFWA membership here . Date Changed: Next General Meeting Saturday, May 4th 10:00 Al Bahr Shrine ( click for directions ) 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 Brag Table – Bring in a project to share Swap Table – Buy, Sell, Trade Experts Table – Bring in your questions Education Table – Check out the latest classes Fair Sign Up – Volunteer at the Fair Speaker Changed: Guest Speaker MIRA NAKASHIMA A VERY SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT !! You won’t want to miss this !! The May General meeting has been moved to Saturday, May 4th. The time and location will remain the same SDFWA is extremely please to announce that our speaker for the this general meeting will be MIRA NAKASHIMA . Below is the link to their website as well as excerpts. https://nakashimawoodworkers.com George Nakashima began his furniture business as a reactionary movement against the practice of twentieth century modern” architecture, design, and art. Through his work he called for a reclamation of the the philosophy of earlier historical periods. With a solid background in architectural history and design, engineering, and building practice, George turned towards a simpler life in which direct contact with materials, tools, and clients and craftsmen were more important than the imposed egoism of the modern design world. Mira Nakashima’s work grows from her father’s philosophical legacy and expresses her own profound admiration for nature and having livid in close contact with the wood that defines both her artistry and her daily experience. In her designs, Mira captures the form and spirit of the wood which is capable of transmitting its sensitivity, peace, and harmony into those who use it. Feature Articles View Full Archive Toy: School Bus The plans for building a School Bus, a chapter from our book entitled Constructing Wooden Toys”. Ugoretz: Ebony We all know what ebony looks like but where does it come from? Toy: Honey Bee The plans for building a Honey Bee, a chapter from our book entitled Constructing Wooden Toys”. Ugoretz: Wood Movement Avoid the painful lessons of shrinkage, warpage, cracks and more by understanding wood movement. SDFWA Online Forum Connecting with woodworkers online is easy. However, where do you go online to interact with SDFWA woodworkers? Tapping local expertise is easier than ever with our SDFWA Forum. Toy: Doll Bed/Cradle The plans for building a Doll Bed/Cradle, a chapter from our book entitled Constructing Wooden Toys”. Epoxy Fans Gather Wood in combination with epoxy can create so many effects in projects. Our Epoxy SIG brings enthusiasts togther to share and learn. The last meeting we was excellent example of this. Ugoretz: Wood Dust Presented are options for handling wood dust and the potential health consequences in the event we don’t. Toy: Duck (Push or Pull) The plans for building Push and Pull Ducks, a chapter from our book entitled Constructing Wooden Toys”. Digital Updates Changes come quickly to digital tools. Our Digital Special Interest Group (SIG) is here to keep you current with an occasional Updates” agenda. Learn what’s new with our digital tools. Design in Wood Exhibiting Fine Woodworking for Over 40 Years Previous Next See Winners of 2023 DiW Exhibition SDFWA Instagram ???Sign up now for our Epoxy for Woodwork You can’t fake a well-made box and David’s stu #Caning is a niche technique that requires passion Intro to CNC with Pat Duffy. One of the best instr Smiles all around from the pride of accomplishment Learn the secrets to creating stunning woodwork wi A beautiful walnut and maple jewelry box with a ha How to get square cornered mortises? Ask Peter! Us Load More Follow on Instagram San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association 5360 Eastgate Mall, Suite E San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 230-7593 Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use 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,...