The Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild was formed in May, 1982 to further education and fellowship for area amateur and professional woodworkers, to advance the collective interest of woodworking, to promote good will, and to gain recognition through shows.

Fellow woodworkers:

Membership in the Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild is open to all amateur and professional woodworkers, male and female, for whom wood as a craft material is of special interest. Some of the benefits realized by members are:

Monthly lectures and workshops presented by accomplished woodworkers. Opportunities to have programs about topics that interest you…

Access to the Guild’s extensive, continually growing library of books, videotapes, and plans – more than 250 items.

Bench Talk, the official monthly publication of the Guild, is filled with information about upcoming meetings, workshops, tours, book and magazine reviews, free “buy-sell-trade” information, plans for jigs and fixtures, and other articles of interest to members.

A forum for exchanging ideas and information about equipment, techniques, sources, and solving woodworking problems.

Monthly meetings of members with special interest in wood carving, with “hands-on” sessions focusing on carving techniques, sharpening, design, and painting.

Exhibition of our creations at our Annual Spring Show held in Green Bay every year since 1983.

Field trips to exhibitions, trade shows, and other places of interest to woodworkers.

Opportunities to contribute as a group to “Toys for Tots” or others. Wooden toys are special treasures.

Annual August picnic and festive December pot-luck.

Good will and fellowship.

Since the Guild’s inception: members have shared their common interests and knowledge with one another. The Guild has expanded to more than 100 members with a wide range of interests and skill levels. It is an exciting, dynamic group of people of all ages. We look forward to meeting new members.

Guild Officers

President                                             Rob Martens

Vice President Programs                      Steve Lockhart

Vice President, Publicity                       Ted Zabel

Treasurer                                             Lee Carlson

Secretary                                             Bob Welhouse

Public Relations & Member at Large     Lyle Martens

Committee Chairpersons & Project Coordinators

Librarian             Pete Schuh

Membership        Fred Juengst

Special Events    Dan Alesch

Spring Show       Jane Alesch

Web Site            Andrew Detloff

Newsletter          Paula Martens