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San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Woodworking classes and shop access in San Diego, CA · club · since 1982 · nonprofit

17 courses listed, one for beginners. Woodturning, hand tools, cNC and laser and joinery. Membership is $340 a year; completing the Hands-on Safety Test (HOST). Tools include table saw, jointer and planer.

Courses on its siteCall (858) 230-7593Directions
Address
5360 Eastgate Mall, Suite E, San Diego, CA 92121
Email
[email protected]

Woodworking classes at San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Who can take them Members only — Membership is the key to entry for classes.

Membership prices and shop access

Before you can use it Members only — Shop membership; availability is limited. Completing the Hands-on Safety Test (HOST).

Access: Shop Members can use the tools during open hours when our Shift Supervisors are always on duty.

Open shop sessions

  • Open hoursSupervisor on duty · shop members; anyone may stop by for a tour

  • Bronze

    $50a year

    • No shop access
    • discounts
    • class booking
    • special interest groups
    • library of over 1,300 books

  • Silver (shop)

    $340a year

    • Eligibility: 18 or older; provisional period required; availability limited
    • Includes shop access
    • 15 three-hour shop slots

  • Gold (shop)

    $635a year

    • Eligibility: 18 or older; provisional period required; availability limited
    • Includes shop access
    • 50 three-hour shop slots
How to join
Shop membership: complete the Interest List profile, be interviewed, then a 90-day provisional membership

Special interest groups

  • Generally one or more times a monthHand tools
  • Generally one or more times a monthToys
  • Generally one or more times a monthEpoxy
  • Generally one or more times a monthDigital tools
  • Generally one or more times a monthCarving
  • Generally one or more times a monthTurners
  • Generally one or more times a monthLuthiers
  • Generally one or more times a monthFundamentals

Shop size: 10,000 sq ft. Ages: 18+.

Tools

Also offered: Additional shop slots, $100 per 5 slots; Woodworking book library, over 1,300 books, for members; Craftsman list, members are listed in a directory of skilled woodworkers for commission referrals.

Events and workshops

  • monthlyEye Opener speaker meeting · everyone is welcome
  • Special Interest Group meetings · free, all SDFWA members; no signup required
  • Fridays 8am-12pm and first Saturdays 8am-11amHoliday Gift Build Workshop · all members welcome

Scholarships

Scholarships
Available

Map and directions

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Details from sdfwa.org, checked October 2026.