• One of many annual events

    One of many annual events

    A Christmas Party hosted at Peachtree Woodworkers Supply
  • The GWA Classroom

    The GWA Classroom

    The classroom at Peachtree Woodworking Supply in Norcross on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
  • Recent Demonstration

    Recent Demonstration

    A Saturday class demonstrating use of a portable sawmill held at a member's shop
  • Woodworker's Eye-Candy

    Woodworker's Eye-Candy

    Great results from our portable sawmill demonstration
  • Scroll Sawing for Everyone

    Scroll Sawing for Everyone

    Our scrollsaw group meets monthly via Zoom
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At the March 14 Saturday class, Paul Green shared the successes, challenges, and lessons learned while building a Bahama‑style shutter for his front porch. What began as a straightforward project quickly became something more meaningful.

Paul walked us through his planning process, the tools he relied on, and the practical decisions that shaped the build. But the real impact of the presentation came from the way he approached the obstacles that would have stopped many of us in our tracks. Paul has long been open about the physical limitations he lives with, yet he continues to take on ambitious projects with creativity, determination, and a willingness to adapt.

Saturday’s presentation highlighted several powerful takeaways:

  • Limitations don’t define what’s possible: Paul showed how thoughtful planning and steady perseverance can move a project forward even when the work isn’t straightforward.

  • Resourcefulness matters: When installation required an extra set of hands, Paul turned to his neighborhood Facebook group and found exactly the help he needed.

  • Community makes us stronger: Several GWA members stepped in along the way, demonstrating how collaboration and shared problem‑solving are at the heart of our guild.

For those who couldn’t attend, this wasn’t just a project demo - it was a reminder of what can happen when skill, creativity, and community come together. Paul’s shutter turned out beautifully, but the story behind it was the real highlight. If you haven’t been to a Saturday class in a while, I encourage you to join us when you can - you never know what you might be missing.