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February 2013
9th Annual Excellence in Woodworking Show
Produced by the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers
When: February 16 & 17, 2013
Where: Mesa Centennial Hall, Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ
Details: This latest presentation by the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers prov ides an opportunity to showcase members’ achievements and activities as well as to hold a competition within various categories. This competition is open to all woodworkers and is conducted according to the procedures outlined in this brochure. Show entries will be judged in the following categories at five skill levels: Student, Novice, Advanced, Master and Professional.
Categories:
Furniture,
Functional Accessories,
Art,
Toys & Models,
Intarsia,
Scroll saw Work,
Musical instruments,
Marquetry / Veneering,
Turnings – Segmented,
Turnings – Center Work,
Turnings – Face Work,
Box - Maximum dimension 18” in any one direction,
Other.
For registration forms, visit excellenceinwoodworking.org. For more information on the show and the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers, visit www.desertwoodcarvingshow.com.
May 2013
The 5th Annual Fine Furnishings Show - Mid-Atlantic Region
When: May 3 – 5, 2013
Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland
Details: The Fine Furnishings Shows bring a talented mix of furniture makers and artists from across North America to each show location. The shows offer attendees the opportunity to buy, order, or commission handcrafted furniture, accessories, fine art, and craft in a variety of styles from a wide range of exhibitors.
Share in the excitement throughout the year by joining our community on Facebook or visiting www.FineFurnishingsShows.com to learn about attending and exhibiting, show specials, and to sign-up for the show eNewsletter.
34th Annual Utah Woodturning Symposium
When:May 16-18, 2013
Where: Utah Valley University campus in the UCCU Events Center in Orem, Utah
Details: The Timpanogos Woodturners and the Utah Association of Woodturners along with Craft Supplies USA are happy to announce plans for May 16-18, 2013, for the highly acclaimed Utah Woodturning Symposium! Engage with today’s top professionals and up and coming woodturners in a friendly, informal learning environment with over 90 demonstrations to choose from and a full schedule of Special Events. It will be held on the Utah Valley University campus in the UCCU Events Center in Orem, Utah.
This year’s Demonstrators include: Interact with Demonstrators; Nick Arnull, Mark Baker, Clinton Biggs, Dennis Liggett, Andy Cole, Cynthia Gibson, J. Paul Fennell, Steve Hagen, Jerry Sambrook, Mark Supik, Mick Hanbury, David Drescher, Vic Wood, John Wessels, Dale Nish, Mike Mahoney, Kip Christensen, Alan and Mary Lacer, Tim Heil, Joe Herrmann, Ken Wraight and Kurt Hertzog.
Special Exhibition: View an extraordinary exhibition of Selected Works from the Dale Nish Collection. The 2013 display will be entirely different pieces from those that were on display in 2012. It is not often one is able to view turnings from so many of the world’s greatest woodturners all under the same roof.
The Dale Nish Collection is not only a collection of spectacular woodturnings from around the world but is also a treasury of stories and friendships Dale has made with woodturners over the past 50 years.
Recognized for his guidance and support of up-and-coming woodturners, Dale has influenced the world of woodturning for the better, encouraging turners to believe in themselves. The Dale Nish Collection reflects his influence on many unknown turners as well as the early works of some of today’s top professionals.
Be inspired by the woodturnings on display and the stories behind them as you experience this extraordinary exhibition of Selected Works from the Dale Nish Collection.
Information available online at www.utahwoodturning.com. Registration is open and easy to access from this website.
Sincerely,
Susan Hendrix
Symposium Coordinator
utahwoodturningsymposium@gmail.com
July 2013
AWFS Fair
When: 7/24-7/27, 2013
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Details: Every two years, thousands of serious woodworking professionals gather at AWFS®Fair to keep their businesses productive, competitive and on the cutting edge. They look to their industry’s most innovative and exciting event for products, equipment, tools and ideas that will help them work smarter, faster and better—and they find the answers they need for the challenges they face in four concentrated days at AWFS Fair.
You can too. Don’t miss your next opportunity to join them. Be in Las Vegas, July 24 – 27, 2013, and open up your future to all the business-building solutions available to you. They’re everywhere you look. Visit the AWFS Fair's official website for more details.
September
Hawaii's Woodshow, Na Laau o Hawaii
When: September 1 through 15, 2013 (11am-6pm, Tuesdays – Sundays)
Where: Honolulu Academy of Art School at Linekona (1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, HI)
Contacts Andy Cole – andycolewood@gmail.com or (808) 778-7036
Website: Click here
Details: For more than 20 years this signature statewide juried exhibition, featuring Hawaii-grown wood, has showcased works of leading woodworkers and novices from across all the islands.
Admission is Free. The Hawai'i Forest Industry Association Hawaii's Woodshow, Na Laau O Hawaii, was created to promote an appreciation for the remarkable variety of Hawaii-grown woods as well as for the talented woodworkers who call Hawaii home. Artists are limited to Hawaii-grown wood and are encouraged to use conservative techniques such as veneering to make the most effective use of woods in limited supply. Certain rare or endangered species are prohibited.
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October 2013
The 8th Annual Fine Furnishings Show - Midwest Region
When: October 4 – 6, 2013
Where: The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Details: The Fine Furnishings Shows bring a talented mix of furniture makers and artists from across North America to each show location. The shows offer attendees the opportunity to buy, order, or commission handcrafted furniture, accessories, fine art, and craft in a variety of styles from a wide range of exhibitors.
Share in the excitement throughout the year by joining our community on Facebook or visiting www.FineFurnishingsShows.com to learn about attending and exhibiting, show specials, and to sign-up for the show eNewsletter.
November 2013
The 18th Annual Fine Furnishings Show - New England Region
When: November 1 – 3, 2013
Where: Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Details: The Fine Furnishings Shows bring a talented mix of furniture makers and artists from across North America to each show location. The shows offer attendees the opportunity to buy, order, or commission handcrafted furniture, accessories, fine art, and craft in a variety of styles from a wide range of exhibitors.
Share in the excitement throughout the year by joining our community on Facebook or visiting www.FineFurnishingsShows.com to learn about attending and exhibiting, show specials, and to sign-up for the show eNewsletter.