WELCOME!
Founded in 1988, the San Fernando Valley Woodworkers (SFVW) brings together woodworking enthusiasts to enhance skills, share knowledge, and celebrate the craft of woodworking. No single member knows it all, but together, we know a whole lot.

Please help us build more toys. 

See below.

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(FOR MEMBERS ONLY)

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

 

Toy Build 2024

 

 

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of most months at 7:00 PM.  In December, in lieu of a regular meeting, we close the year with a celebratory holiday luncheon.

 

Meeting Site

Balboa Sports Center

17015 Burbank Blvd. 

Encino, CA 91316

 

 

 

Membership

Our members represent a diverse range of woodworking interests and skill levels, from hobbyists to professionals. SFVW is an open and inclusive club—anyone with a passion for woodworking is welcome to attend, ask questions, join discussions, and become a member. Our community spans the greater Los Angeles area, and we warmly welcome all who share our love for the craft.

 

Become a Member

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.

           January 16, 2025 – Nutcrackers 

           February 20, 2025 – Finishing w/ Brian Miller

           March 20, 2025 – Rubio Monocoat w/ Mike Bennett (representative)

           April 17, 2025 – Mortise & Tenon w/ Eitan Ginsburg & Gary Coyne

           May 15, 2025 – Buying Old & Used Hand Tools w/ Steve Sampietro

           June 26, 2025 – Windsor Chairs w/ Jason Gallagher

           July 17, 2025 – Card Scrapers & Planes w/ Stefan Dusedau & Luke Wyatt

           August 21, 2025 – Science of Wood w/ Bob Behnke

           September 18, 2025 – Vacuum Veneer w/ Chuck Nickerson 

           October 16, 2025 – Jigs & Fixtures w/ Everyone!

           Oct. 18-19, 2025 – Toy Build Weekend 

           November 20, 2025 – Super Show-n-Tell

           December 2025 – Holiday Lunch – Date & Location TBD

Please visit our on-line store:

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