NEWBERG, Ore. — Woodworking is a time-honored craft — a blend of utility and artistry made by hand. While woodshop classes have traditionally been part of the public school curriculum, that option isn’t always available. In Yamhill County, residents have another resource to learn the trade: the Chehalem Valley Sawdusters Association.
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Informally known as the Sawdusters, the group is made up of hobbyists and craftsmen based in Newberg. It officially formed in 2011, beginning as a handful of members at the Newberg Senior Center who had been working from their garages and backyards. The group originally came together to build wooden toy cars for the fire department’s Toy & Joy program…