Welcome to DuPage Woodworkers
We’re a friendly community of woodworkers dedicated to learning, sharing skills, and increasing the enjoyment of woodworking.
Woodworkers of all skill levels and interests are welcome—from hand tools and furniture making to turning, carving, finishing, and everything in between.
In addition to our regular meetings, we host shop tours, hands-on workshops, special events, and service projects throughout the year.
DuPage Woodworkers members at a recent meeting.
April Events
Handcut Dovetail Workshops — Saturdays, April 11 & April 18, 2026 — 9:00 AM
Handcut dovetail workshop.
Join us for our Handcut Dovetail Workshops on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 18 at 9:00 AM. These sessions focus on the techniques and process of cutting dovetails by hand.
More details will be shared with participants as the workshop dates approach.
Toy Workshop — Saturday, April 25, 2026 — 9:00 AM
DPWW will be holding a Toy Workshop on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 AM at Woodcraft in Downers Grove. Join us as we work together on toys for a great cause while enjoying a fun and productive morning in the shop.
Additional details will be provided soon.
Toy workshop at Woodcraft.
March Recap — Jeff Miller Shop Visit & CIADC Tour
Jeff Miller welcoming DPWW members into his shop.
Touring the Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center.
Our March event was a wonderful mix of craftsmanship, learning, and fellowship. Members first visited Jeff Miller’s shop, where we enjoyed seeing the workspace of a master furniture maker, including his clever jigs, fixtures, and vast array of hand tools.
After dinner together, we toured the Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center (CIADC), an impressive facility serving both young people and adults through hands-on education in woodworking, metalworking, and fabrication.
Thank you to Jeff Miller and the CIADC team for their hospitality.
For more shop tours, workshops, and event recaps, visit our Activities page.
Recent Highlights
Jeff Miller Shop Visit & CIADC Tour
Members enjoyed a March evening of craftsmanship, fellowship, and learning at Jeff Miller’s shop and the Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center.
Parquetry Workshop with George Rodgers
In October 2025, members created a “Louis Cubes” parquetry project in a hands-on veneering workshop with George.
Progressive Shop Tour
Our November 2025 progressive tour gave members a chance to visit four member shops and see a wide range of workspaces and approaches.
Crozehead Cooperage & Maple Street Chapel
Recent tours included a behind-the-scenes visit to Crozehead Cooperage and a look at the preserved historic woodwork of Maple Street Chapel.
