In 2021 world renowned woodworker, artist, designer and teacher Stephin Hogbin appreciated that the Intersections woodworking studio he had established in Owen Sound had become an exceptional focal point for woodworkers to share ideas, pass along their expertise and a place of connection for those who appreciated art and creativity.  Recognizing the value many were getting through the studio, Stephen brought together a group of people from the community and invited them to explore if there was a way to keep such a unique community asset going after he could no longer operate it.  There was support for the formation of a non-profit to carry forward the vision.  From that initial larger gathering a willing team got together and completed the groundwork of creating an organization.  

Intersections Wood Collaborative was officially incorporated under the Ontario Not-for Profit Act on March 1 2022 with a hard-working but small operational Board of 5 people and an extraordinarily dedicated set of volunteers.

Today 4 years later the organization has active partnerships with other community organizations and is continuing to plan new ways to meaningfully engage its members and stakeholders.