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The Rolling Acres wood shop is open Between 8AM and 4PM Monday Thru Saturday for sales of pre-made items.
The Brownwood Shop is open Between 8AM and 4PM  Monday, and also Wednesday thru Saturday.

Brownwood Shop is Closed Every Tuesday for New Member Certification
To take a tour of our Brownwood Shop - Click HERE

We welcome new members 

Both shops CLOSED - Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate, inform, and share woodworking skills, experiences, and ideas in an enjoyable environment.  The following is from the bylaws that govern our organization:
 

  • To associate congenial persons of good character having a common love and appreciation of carving, turning and general woodworking activity.
     
  • To promote and develop a better understanding of the selection, techniques of proper use and daily maintenance of woodworking equipment.
     
  • To encourage its members to render such altruistic or other civic service as they may determine.

New Members

Our mission is to educate, inform, and share woodworking skills, experiences, and ideas in an enjoyable environment.  The following is from the bylaws that govern our organization:
 

  • To associate congenial persons of good character having a common love and appreciation of carving, turning and general woodworking activity.
     
  • To promote and develop a better understanding of the selection, techniques of proper use and daily maintenance of woodworking equipment.
     
  • To encourage its members to render such altruistic or other civic service as they may determine.

New 2025 Toy Catalog

We have updated our catalog of toys that are made by the Toy Department for distribution to needy children in the Tri-County area.  Also, some of these toys may be available at the Villages Woodworkers Club booth at selected market nights.

You can view these toys at VWC Latest Toy Catalog.

Shop Operating Hours

Our shops operating hours are as follows:

Rolling Acres - Monday - Saturday 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Brownwood  - Monday - Saturday 8:00AM to 4:00PM, EXCEPT Tuesday when shop is closed for internal VWC training.

Both shops close to observe national holidays. 

Club Features

Carvers' Video Series

We have a series of videos produced by VWC Members Carvers Group. The first of these videos, Carving Softballs by Steve Mendelsohn is now on the website.

 

Meet The Ringmaster

Tom Miller presents "Meet The Ringmaster", a video detailing the purpose and use of the ringmaster in turning bowls from a single board.  

This video has been added to our website and can be seen at /Groups/Turners/LatheAndTurning Videos/Meet the Ringmaster

 

Shop Monitor Information

The most recent Shop Monitor information and training dates are posted on this website.

Also, you can now view the Shop Monitor training video on this website.

Select this link to view: Shop Monitor Information