In June 1981, Arthur Welling, Clayton Jackson, Robert Harvey, Michael McDunn, and Jimmy Thompson signed the original Partnership Agreement to establish the Greenville Woodworkers Guild. These founders had a vision to serve the community by developing an association dedicated to promoting the art of woodworking, providing woodworking education, and supporting local charities through our woodworking skills.

In the decades since, our Guild has grown to more than 1,000 members. Our location has moved from temporary, borrowed spaces to a world-class facility, complete with an amazing shop, training rooms, and a 300-seat auditorium. Members enjoy fellowship with others who share a love of woodworking and are willing to share their knowledge.  Hundreds of projects have been completed for local charities, thousands of classes have been conducted, and members have been prominently featured in local arts activities. And it feels like the best is yet to come...

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