The primary goals of the Guild are education and supporting the mission of the Tavern. 

• Support the education of members through organized instruction and shared experiences.
• Maintaining a woodworking shop and equipment for use by the members.
• Exposing the public to the art and science of woodworking through demonstrations and instructional classes.
• Making woodworking creations for sale at Farmers Markets and the Tavern Store.

Any person interested in woodworking may become a member.  Participation in meetings and events sponsored by the Guild are critical to the success of the organization.

The Guild maintains a period woodworking shop in the lower level of the Carriage House which is open for display during Farmers Markets and demonstration sessions for local students.  There is also a small, modern shop maintained upstairs for member use. Regular member meetings are generally off-site on Wednesdays.

Examples of Guild activities include:

• Participation in Grandparents Camp where children are mentored in a simple woodworking project.
• Donation of turned bowls to the Empty Bowls fundraiser for food related charities.
• Recent Guild projects include making wood shaker boxes, a variety of turned items, birdhouses, bat houses, and kennel stands for the SPCA.
• Classes in wood turning using a lathe.  These classes are open to the public through our Heritage Arts Classes.  

For questions about membership, meetings, activities and public classes, please contact the Guild at HeathsvilleTWG@gmail.com.

Leadership: Ed Hoxsie, Guild President; Penny Mace, Secretary