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Mission Statement

We provide outcome-based woodworking education with a commitment to continuous institutional improvement through ongoing assessment and continued education.

Why?

We believe that creativity and continuous learning are essential to healthy human development.  

We provide in-person instruction through a community of the best artists, teachers, and students in the world.

Our focus is woodworking.

Core Values

  • Members of the SBWI will be open to all ideas and interests

  • We must provide encouragement to all woodworkers at all times

  • Members will sustain a friendly association with other members and woodworkers

  • We will strive to only teach and perform the best work possible

  • We will encourage anyone and everyone to be a part of the SBWI

  • Members of the SBWI must share knowledge with one another. Members must not keep techniques or trade secrets from one another.

  • Members are expected to be honest and open at all times.

  • Members must set an example of safe working practices at all times.