Toy Workshop - September 27th, 2025 - 9am to 3pm

DPWW and Woodcraft (504 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove) will be hosting a toy making workshop on Saturday, September 27 from 9am to 3pm. We are hoping to have people contribute some of their time to helping bandsaw, drill, rout, sand and assemble toys for the underprivileged children give-a-way program. The plan is to have people show up for the morning (9am to noon) and/or afternoon (noon to 3pm) session. If you can’t contribute 3 hours even just an hour or two will help. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and pizza (always a big hit!) and pop will be served at lunchtime. For those unable to make the workshop but still wanting to contribute toys, we have wheels and axles. We will have these available to pick up at the DPWW general meetings. You can also contact me directly if you need wheels or axles. We also have patterns and directions for making toys which are available at each general meeting and on our website at: DuPage Woodworkers

General Meeting - August 18th, 2025 - 7:00pm

The monthly general meeting will be held on Monday, August 18th, starting at 7:00 PM at St. James in Glen Ellyn.

Come early if you can help set up. Doors will be open by 6:30 PM.

DuPage Woodworkers Tour of Maple Street Chapel – August 9

We’re excited to invite you to a special tour of the Maple Street Chapel in Lombard, Illinois, on Saturday, August 9, at 9:00 AM.

This is a unique opportunity for our group to explore a local treasure with particular appeal to woodworkers. The Maple Street Chapel, dedicated in 1870, is a masterful example of Gothic Revival architecture — featuring original pine floors, handcrafted pews, wooden wainscoting, and detailed interior woodwork that has been beautifully preserved for over 150 years. From its soaring belfry tower to the delicate wood trim surrounding its eleven large Grisaille windows, the chapel offers craftsmanship details that will resonate with anyone who appreciates historic woodworking, joinery, and restoration.

Ken Bohl, who previously gave our group a memorable tour six years ago, will once again be our guide. This will be a great opportunity for both longtime and new members to explore the chapel’s rich history and architecture. Ken has kindly offered to tailor the presentation, so if there’s a particular topic you’d like him to highlight, please let us know!

There is no attendance limit, so feel free to join and bring along fellow members.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP with this form so we can give Ken an estimated headcount.

We look forward to seeing you there for this fascinating glimpse into local history!

General Meeting - July 21st, 2025 - 7:00pm

The monthly general meeting will be held on Monday, July 21st, starting at 7:00 PM at St. James in Glen Ellyn.

Come early if you can help set up. Doors will be open by 6:30 PM.

🪵 DuPage Woodworkers Tour at Crozehead Cooperage

You're invited to a special behind-the-scenes tour of Crozehead Cooperage, led by owner and master cooper Loren Buchmeier!

Guests of members are welcome and will also receive the discounted rate. Payment will be taken on-site by the venue — no need to pay in advance. There is no minimum or maximum number of attendees required — the venue will simply plan for multiple tours if we get a large group.

🎉 Plus, enjoy a full afternoon at The Crow and Calico!

• 🎤 Open Mic Patio Jam: 11 AM – 4 PM
• 🧺 Farmer & Artisan’s Market: 11 AM – 3 PM
• 🌮 Tamale Spaceship Food Truck: 3 PM – 6 PM

🔗 Sign up for the tour here Sign-up Form

📸 Check out Loren’s work: Website | Instagram