The KCWG is a membership of many woodworkers of various skills and interests. We are celebrating our 40th year in Kansas City. Become a member today
We have fine furniture makers, woodturners, home builders and more. The Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild was developed with you in mind. Let us tell you a little about our past. One evening in November 1984, 20 people met, after responding to an Ad by one of our Charter Members. He had put an Ad in the "Dispatch" (a local paper) asking if anyone wanted to start a Woodworking Guild. That night, the K
06/18/2026
Very exciting! We are participating in the first-of-its-kind nationwide celebration of craft artists. Around the country, artists are opening up their spaces for the public to come see where the work gets made!!
We hope to see you there as a visitor, exhibitor, or ambassador for the Guild!
Head to our website for more info or DM us questions.
05/06/2026
Unique class alert!!! Come learn some Stereotomy techniques with in October!!
Class dates - October 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th from 9am - 5pm
Reach out with any questions! If you aren’t yet a member of the guild, there’s time to get through the membership and safety process to take this class!!
04/02/2026
If you were planning to come see us tomorrow at the First Friday tents - this month’s street market is closed due to the weather! ⛈️
Reach out if you have any questions about he guild or want to stop in for a tour, and we will catch you next month!
03/31/2026
KCWG is proud to begin a tradition of making wooden toys and gifts for children at ! Today we delivered12 puzzles plus 80 tops from .
In the photo are Wes Kraly, Director of Giving, and George Rexroad, Puzzle Master. 🧩
If you have any interest is helping with puzzles or other wood objects (boxes etc) or contributing in any other way to the project, get in touch, we would love your help!
03/25/2026
Our newest SIG, ( Special Interest Group ) on finishing started tonight with Craig Arnold at the helm. Always lots to learn from him and already looking forward to next month's meeting!
03/05/2026
🚨 The crate is in the house!! 🚨
Luckily it’s packed to the brim with tools and can’t be easily walked off the property just yet! Don’t forget the MEMBERS ONLY night is today Thursday from 7pm-9pm
Friday and Saturday everyone is welcome to come by and see some awesome demos and get access to the good stuff in person!
03/04/2026
The full exhibit and demonstrations will continue through the weekend. Invite your friends and fellow makers to see the masters at work.
Friday, March 6: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 7: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to Expect: Lie-Nielsen staff will be on-site providing live demonstrations. Whether you are struggling with sharpening, curious about their extensive line of quality tools, or want to learn the secret to a perfect shavings-width cut, come ready with questions.
Note: These tools are built to last generations. Don't miss this chance to test-drive the best in the business right here in our own shop.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come to a Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event® For more information about our tools, please visit our website:http://www.lie-nielsen.com/
02/25/2026
The Kansas City home and flower show is this weekend! Friday Feb 27th - Sunday, March 1st. What a great group of exhibitors! Our booth is located in the mid section of the hall. Come visit us and find out why we are the best dang deal in Kansas City!
02/23/2026
The topic of this month’s Hand Tool SIG (special interest group) was chisels! This group meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm with a different focus.
No membership required to attend so come check it out and learn something with us.
02/05/2026
The Kansas City Home and Flower show is coming up at the end of the month. Are you planning to attend? We will have a booth there. Stop by and say hello! We will be happy to answer any questions about a membership with our Guild. Who knows, ... You might be able to learn to build that new home project instead of buying it!!
