Mid-West Tool Collectors Association

Written By Dena Koehn

The world of antique and traditional tools spans a wide range of interests. Whether you consider yourself a collector, desire them for your own use, like having a few on your walls for aesthetics, or just enjoy the history and heritage, becoming a member of M-WTCA will connect you to a world of like-minded people and grow your interests in any direction.

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to promote the preservation and study of antique and traditional tools, implements, and devices of the trades, the shop, and the farm; to study the ways that they were used and the individuals that developed and used them, and to communicate this knowledge to the general public.

Benefits of Membership

  • Receive our publication, The Gristmill: Published quarterly, The Gristmill features articles on antique and traditional tools, meetings, auctions, and more. The latest issue includes a listing of the articles.

  • Area Meetings and National Conferences: Come to our meetings where you will find antique and traditional tools for sale and trade, programs, displays and demos.

  • M-WTCA Directory: Our annual directory provides a listing of all members so you can easily contact others who share your interest.

  • People finder: Connect with others who share your interests, or find people who have the information on the tools you are interested in. It is not about what you know as much as who you know!

Learn more here: https://mwtca.org/

Dena Koehn

Dena Koehn grew up in Rose City, a rural town in mid-Michigan, and moved to southern Michigan to attend Adrian College. She graduated in 2005 with a BFA in Studio Art and a BA in English. After school, she worked in marketing and sales. In 2016 Dena started teaching woodworking classes with Luke in a garage, which eventually became the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. She has served many roles at the SBWI, including Outreach Coordinator, Shaker Box Instructor, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, Bookkeeper, and now Director of Operations. She is also the Event Coordinator and Social Media Director of the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival, an annual event which brings together the best woodworkers from the Great Lakes region.

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