Ever been stopped mid-project because a store was closing? Or abandoned an idea because you didn't have the right tools?
That ends here. Sawdust Studios membership puts professional woodworking at your fingertips 24/7.
Walk through our doors and you'll find professional-grade equipment, a community that celebrates both masterpieces and mistakes, and the freedom to work whenever creativity calls – whether that's 7AM Tuesday or midnight on Saturday.
This is more than tool access. It's where that dining table you've been sketching for years finally becomes real. Where "I could never make that" turns into "Look what I built."
The Keys to Columbia's Premier Woodshop
Benefits of membership
Membership at Sawdust Studios means joining a community that empowers you to create in ways you never thought possible.
The most valuable benefit of membership? It's the confidence that comes from knowing you have everything you need to bring your ideas to life.
What makes our Shop different
24/7 Shop Access
Your key fob unlocks the door any time of day, any day of the year — including holidays. Build before work. Build at midnight. Build whenever the idea is ready.
$200,000+ in Professional-Grade Tools
Three SawStop table saws. Multiple router tables. Lathes, planers, jointers, band saws, drill presses, a Makita track saw, a wall of clamps, and hundreds of bits, blades, and hand tools.
Everything a serious woodworker needs without the serious investment.
Weekly Lumber Delivery
Our partnership with Cardwell Hardwoods means premium hardwood is delivered directly to the shop every week. Select your species, place your order, and it’s waiting for you.
Community of Makers
The people here are the best part. Members who share tips, offer a second set of eyes, celebrate your first clean dovetail, and occasionally help you figure out why something isn’t square. Come for the tools. Stay for the Tuesdays.
Expert Support During Shop Hours
Membership is built around independent work, but our staff is available during regular hours for machine troubleshooting, technique questions, and the occasional “how do I get out of this” moment.
Woodworking Library
600+ books and magazines covering technique, design, joinery, finishing, and woodworking history. It’s the kind of resource most members don’t know exists until they discover it and immediately spend two hours in it.
Find Your Fit
We have three membership paths. Two are pure shop access — they differ in what consumables are covered. The third adds structured instruction and is in a category of its own.
Studio Member
$120/month
Full 24/7 shop access and all the benefits above. You bring your own consumables — glue, nails, sandpaper, screws, lumber, and finishes. The shop and tools are yours. The materials are on you.
Best for:
Independent makers who know what they want to build and just need the space and tools to do it.
Master Member
$150/month
Everything in Studio, plus most shop consumables are on us. Glue, brad nails, sandpaper, dominos — covered. You're still responsible for lumber and finishes, but the everyday small stuff stops adding up.
Best for:
Members who are in the shop frequently and find themselves reaching for consumables constantly. The $30/month difference pays for itself fast.
Apprenticeship
from $350/month
A different category entirely. Full Master-level shop access plus 6 hours of expert instruction every month, all project materials included — lumber, hardware, glue, finishes, everything — and a finished project to take home every single month. The most immersive way to build real skills, fast.
Best for:
People who want to learn seriously, with guidance, in a community setting. Almost all of our apprentices have been in the program for over a year. That tells you everything.
Safety Info
Safety First, Always
At our studio, safety is our top priority. We maintain the highest standards to ensure every member works in a secure environment.
Our Safety Standards
All table saws are equipped with SawStop technology that stops the blade within milliseconds of detecting contact with skin.
Safety glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks are required at all times when operating equipment.
Industrial-grade dust collection systems keep the air clean and reduce respiratory hazards.
Fully stocked first aid stations are located throughout the studio for immediate access in case of minor injuries.
All tools and equipment undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure they operate safely and efficiently.
