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Rosie Meier is only 6, but she knows how to use a
saw and wield a hammer with precision.
Last week, she measured and cut wood, sanded it to get rid of
splinters and hammered the pieces together to create a birdhouse. It was
all a part of Kids' Carpentry, a weeklong camp offered at Liberty Ridge
Elementary in Woodbury through community education.
The goal of the program is not only to teach young children the
basics of woodworking, but also to help them hone their math skills.
"They love it," said Joe Lichty, director of Kids' Carpentry in
Minnesota. "For most of these kids, it's their first experience building
everything from scratch. It's empowering."
Full Article Here: http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_15714551?nclick_check=1
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 EMC Events - built his own workshop where he has
produced cradles, cabinets and clocks, as well as wooden toys for
children. That in itself is not particularly challenging except for the
fact he is totally blind.
Even more remarkably, the 64-year-old
Kingston resident works with certain power tools to cut pieces of wood
for his creations. Del Gabbo will be among the craftsmen demonstrating
their woodworking skills at the 3rd annual Woodworking Show and Tool
Sale to be held at the Brockville Memorial Centre from 1 to 8 p.m. on
Friday, May 14 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the
Brockville Memorial Centre.
Sponsored by the Brockville Lions
Club, the event will also include the ninth annual St. Lawrence
Woodworkers Carving Show and Sale to be held in the building's community
room.
At the Woodworking Show, Del Gabbo will have a finished
rocking horse and will be making a children's toy - a kangaroo that
hops. Being blind also makes Del Gabbo even more aware of the importance
of safety in producing things to be used by children.
FULL ARTICLE on Armando Del Gabbo HERE
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This competition recognizes excellence in woodwork and architectural woodwork that features natural veneer and wood product applications. 3rd party judges (from the media, woodworking education and design fields) aim to reward the woodworkers who use veneer products in the best way. Awards will be made in 6 different categories, with One Grand Prize ($3000) entry being selected. Winners of the 6 categories will each be awarded a $1000 prize. All entries must have been made within the past 5 yrs and not previously entered in a Craftsman's Challenge. All entries must be received by June 11, 2010. More information and entry forms are available at www.veneertech.com or call 800-593-5601.
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 Art Liestman produces incredible wood turning designs:
"My interest in woodworking began during my graduate student years. As an avid music listener and musician, I was inspired to try my hand at making some percussion instruments“ both copies of ˜real' instruments and some that were experimental."
To read the full article on Art Liestman and see images of his project, click "read more" below for the full article
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 "To some people woodturning is more than a hobby, it becomes an extension of their creativity and artistic endeavors. This month our Feature Member is Colin Delory - Woodturner. We know you will be as amazed as we were when you see the kinds of turnings this dedicated and talented artist creates "
To read the full article on Colin Delory and see images of his project, click "read more" below for the full article
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 Master Woodcarver (and Woodworkweb member) David Calvo returns to "The Woodwright's Shop" with Roy Underhill to give the beginner carver more tips and info to improve their woodcarving skills. Look for the PBS Listings this fall in your area at http://www.pbs.org or go to David's Website http://www.calvostudio.com Stay tuned to see David as a Feature Member in the new year ...
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 "I spent some 29 years almost exclusively using the left side of my head designing computer software. As I approached retirement (we call it being retarded) in 2000, it seemed to be time to exercise the right side a little."
To read the full article on Bill Kandler and see images of his projects, click "read more" below for the full article
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Each year thousands of exotic trees end up in landfills, burn piles, and fireplaces because the people who appreciate these windfalls for their timber value had no way of being alerted to the need to rescue these species.
Wood Acquisition Rescue Program (WARP) connects these two groups together continent-wide. Those tasked with cutting and getting rid of problem or toppled trees, and those who can turn them into valuable pieces of furniture and other custom made products.... click read more below for full article
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