Northeast Woodworkers Showcase this weekend
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » The Northeast Woodworkers Association is celebrating 30 years of presenting the Northeast Woodworkers Showcase, one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country.
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Showcase chairman Wally Carpenter said in a press release, “30 years ago, we had a humble beginning at a high school, put on by a few dedicated woodworkers. Today we have over 600 members with a show occupying over 15,000 square feet, and still growing.”
The showcase highlights all areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring more than 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood.
Exhibits, both amateur and professional, will be judged, and compete for coveted NWA award ribbons in multiple categories, including Best of Show and Peoples Choice.
In addition to the exhibits, there will be national and regional trade vendors, offering for sale wide varieties of wood and woodworking-related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products.
Lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of woodworking topics, presented by nationally and regionally recognized master craftsmen, are held continually throughout the two days, and are free of charge. Internationally known Garret Hack and Japanese master craftsman Kuniaki Kishi are featured presenters.
Part of the showcase is the Totally Turning symposium dedicated to the art of turning wood for which there is a separate charge and all attendees must be pre-registered.
Adult admission to the showcase is $15. Children under 12 are free to attend.
More information about the 2023 Northeast Woodworkers Showcase is available online at www.nwawoodworkingshow.org.