Curious Goose Guild
Want to do your own woodworking, but don’t have the space or expensive tools? Or don’t know how to get started?
Join the Curious Goose Guild and start turning your someday maybe ideas into real things with as much (or as little) help as you need.
What can I build as a member of the Guild?
All sorts of things. Almost everything wooden currently in the workshop was made in there. If it can be carried out the door and you are capable of building it, then it’s a possibility. Whether it’s practical is something we’ll discuss during orientation.
What tools are available in the workshop?
So many. You’ll find all of the essentials here, as well as a few fun ones you may have always wanted to try, or didn’t know you wanted to try, yet.
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We have many professional grade machines and tools that can do all sorts of wonderful things when used as intended. There are a few dust collectors and lots of hand brooms around to help keep sawdust to a minimum.
The bigger machines include:
10” table saw
12” miter saw
1/2” table router
14” bandsaw
13” helical planer (2 speed)
20” scroll saw
24” oscillating belt/spindle sander
12” drill press
wood lathe (no bowl chuck, yet)
Guild members will be trained on how to safely and effectively operate each machine in its unique setup as their projects and experience levels require. Some machines have particular or complicated requirements; usage and availability will need to be determined on an ongoing basis.
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There are so many cool things you can put a battery on nowadays. We’ve got most of the common ones and a few fun ones. More to come, to be sure.
5” orbital sanders
3/8” driver/drills
1/2” hammer drill
jigsaws
reciprocating saw
track saw (with separate 52” and 110” tracks)
5” grinder
multitool
rotary tool
trim router
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We have a wide assortment of carving, shaving, planing and sanding hand tools, including:
sloyd whittling knives
hook knives
spoon gouges
chisels (1/4” - 1 1/2”)
Jack planes (#5, #5 1/2)
1” block plane
spokeshaves
drawknives
palm sanding blocks and other sanding implements
assorted rasps and files
All the blades are maintained in-house and sharpened regularly (though more help from experienced sharpeners is always welcome!)
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Listing every tool in the shop isn’t on the urgent list of projects, but If you need a tool to manipulate a part on a thing that is (or was) relatively common around here and can easily fit through the front door, then it’s probably in here somewhere. Or at least something that’s probably close enough.
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In addition to most of the carving tools working just as well on leather, we also have all of the common hand tools for basic leatherworking, including:
hammer, twist and rotary punches in various sizes
rivet anvils, strikers and setters
shears, knives and other cutting tools
strip cutter for making straps
burnishing blocks
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We have a Sienci 4’ x 4’ Altmil CNC mill with a 2.2kw spindle and an xTool S1 40W laser cutter. People say they have a very high learning curve, and/but can do some really cool things when used correctly.
If you have a project that could make use of some automated cutting, then we can explore what that might look like based on your design/CAD and project needs. Because of the considerable risk and specific processes associated with zero-tolerance machines like these though, any programming and/or operating of the machines at this time will be done by one of the staff.
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So many clamps (and yet never enough clamps)
Air compressor, a few nail guns and various air accessories
18” Belt grinder
Garment heat press for patches
Benchtop wheel grinding
Airless paint sprayer (for rent, can’t use it here though)
Assorted plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and HVAC hand tools
Manual tile cutter
Most of the easily-named landscaping tools (and a couple fun ones)
When can I use the workshop?
The shop is available for members to work on their own projects during regularly scheduled Shop Time. For now, we have Shop Time available on Wednesdays and Fridays, and coming soon, weekends!
As the guild expands and more people want to join the flock, more days and bigger blocks of time will be added to the schedule.
The Curious Goose workshop was an empty room in November 2025, and since then all but a few pieces of furniture in the shop were built in that room. There are countless more little improvements and workstation features to be completed yet, but we are very proud of what's been built so far, and are excited to be sharing it with the local crafting community.
A cozy space
Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.
Emmett Marsh
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.