At each meeting, Des Moines Woodworkers Association members enjoy live presentations and demonstrations on a wide variety of woodworking topics. Plus, your membership provides exclusive access to more than 150 archived presentations like those featured here.

Featured Presentation

Chris Martin shows us how his Peace Corps service in Ghana has had a major influence on his furniture design. Chris and his wife served a two-year tour of service for the Peace Corps in Ghana, and their art since returning shows both a clear influence of the many cultures and traditional craftsmanship found in Africa, and incorporates elements from makers living in Ghana who are being introduced to new market through their work.

Long-time club member Craig Ruegsegger created woodworking content at Woodsmith and WOOD magazines for nearly 25 years. Learn what that kind of insight brings to his shop design and layout.

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