Woodworking & craft shows and events…

[Jacob]

Derbyshire Open Arts in a couple of weeks. https://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/
You could drop in to the chapel we converted, now occupied by Derek & Tessa https://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/artists/derek-harbinson
which we are pleased about as he is a craftsman and using the building as we intended - could have ended up as flats, air BNB, massage parlour etc

Three woodworkers turn up on the Derbyshire Open Arts page: https://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.u...=All&solo=All&undefined=Apply&undefined=Apply

 

[Doug71]

I went to Harrogate Toolfair today, it was okay but nothing amazing. I go every year and always say I won't bother next time but still end up going, it's the free entry, free parking and free bacon sandwich that sucks me in.

I stocked up on Big Wipes as they are always on a good deal and bought a little square from Hultafors, I do like their stuff, it's generally good quality, well designed and not silly money.

 

[HOJ]

I'll be at Makers Central exhibiting/selling my walking sticks and woodworking tools on stall F42

How did the show go?

 

[SimonStevensCanes]

How did the show go?

good, Saturday was absolutely rammed, easily double last year (which was pretty decent). Sunday was pretty terrible, half or a third of last year. I didn't get much of a chance to look around other than my pre-show amble (with a terrible terrible hangover on Sunday), but the after party and evening in the Hilton more than made up for that, it's so great to be able to spend time with other makers and friends I've made on instagram.

 

[Wood Workers Workshop]

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Not long to wait! ​

An amazing day packed with live demonstrations, great show offers, free parking and refreshments. Plus help and advice from our team of experts.

To mark our 25th Anniversary, we've unveiled a brand-new showroom that's packed with innovative and sought-after products from top brands like Milescraft, INCRA, iGaging, JessEm, Woodpeckers, Bow Products, Armor Tool, FastCap, and our exclusive brands AUKTools and Verum. It's your perfect chance to test out a wide range of products, including our selection of Router Tables from AUKTools, INCRA, and JessEm, before making your purchase!

Timber Sale
We are also offering amazing deals on a wide range of English, American and exotic timbers including turning blanks, planks and planed boards.

Demonstrations from the Wood Workers Workshop team
Owner Peter Sefton - planes from Melbourne Tool Company and sharpening
Jim showcasing Router Tables from AUKTools, INCRA and JessEm
Jon presenting a range of tools from Woodpeckers USA
Craig - pocket hole systems from Milescraft and Armor Tool
Andy will be on hand with expert advice in our new showroom

Guest Demonstrators
Keith Fenton - woodturning techniques
Ryan from Veritas will be demonstrating their range of products
Alex from Pony Jorgensen showcasing their range of clamps

When and Where
Saturday 8th June from 10am to 2pm
The Threshing Barn, Welland Road, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0SN

Check out last year's Tool Show

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[Stigmorgan]

https://www.blackbusheairday.com/

Tickets are sold out to the Blackbushe air day, not sure what the limit was but a couple of weeks ago they had sold 4500 entry tickets so I'll be more than happy if only 1% come buy something
On a similar not I've applied for a stall at The Oak Fair in Devon in August, fingers crossed they accept (it depends if they like what they see when they look at photos of my wok)

 

[HOJ]

when they look at photos of my wok

Might be better if you show them pictures of what you have made...

Good luck

 

[Stigmorgan]

Might be better if you show them pictures of what you have made...

Good luck

Yeah that too

 

[Peter Sefton]

Looking forward to demonstrating tomorrow at Shed Fest 2024, I understand all tickets are sold out but hope to see some UK Workshop members there.

https://menssheds.org.uk/shedfest-2024/

I will be showing sign making at 11.20 in the Shed.

 

[Stigmorgan]

Anyone going to the Oak Fair on the 24th/25th August?
https://www.theoakfair.com/
I'm hoping to go on the Saturday if SWMBO isn't working

 

[peterw3035]

Anyone going to the Oak Fair on the 24th/25th August?
https://www.theoakfair.com/
I'm hoping to go on the Saturday if SWMBO isn't working

I hope to get there this year, it's a fantastic show for anyone with woodwork & craft interests.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I hope to get there this year, it's a fantastic show for anyone with woodwork & craft interests.

It's a great day out, it's where I picked up my first set of gouges back in 2021. Missed last 2 years so really want to go this year, fingers crossed SWMBO doesn't have to work

 

[Padster]

Anyone going to the Oak Fair on the 24th/25th August?
https://www.theoakfair.com/
I'm hoping to go on the Saturday if SWMBO isn't working

Unfortunately it's just a tad out of the way for me.....

 

[treeturner123]

Not really a true 'Craft Show', but with plenty of country crafts, a craft tent, food tent, animals, steam tractors etc it's hard to beat the Frampton Show on Sunday 8th Sept. Just to encourage you, I have a small stand in the Craft Tent and my local wood turning club, Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners have a stand plus, often the local carvers. A super day out for £15.00 a head.

 

[woodbloke52]

I hope to get there this year, it's a fantastic show for anyone with woodwork & craft interests.

Went there a few years ago. Most if not all the wood was freshly cut and green; moreover it had been left out in the blazing sun or/and flat the grass. Never going again; complete waste of time, effort and money - Rob

 

[Stigmorgan]

https://sawoodturners.org/saw/openday.html
Been to this the last 3 years, Emma Cook the tiny turner was the guest last year and was brilliant this year Colwyn Way is the guest turner, there's always great bargains to be had and loads of wood available to buy, there's also a competition but only club member can enter, which is a shame as I feel like my multi-wood flower would worth entering

 

[pat from Marck]

Day out with Pierre and Christian to Willy Vanhouttes open day in Belgium inside the shop with friendly staff

 

[pat from Marck]

Willy Vanhoutte part 2.
Then out the back into the warehouse to the demos. The old man him self found him turning big crimbo trees for his kidsthe guest uk turner Emma Cookclive from Sheffield demonstrating for Robert Sorby.other turners

 

[pat from Marck]

Willy Vanhoutte part 3

Willy Vanhoutte part 2.
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second hand and bargin bit areaseating area in the middle for drinks eating chatting resting and watching. Free coffee and water provided. Beer was available and a food tuck with a limiter menu outside next to the main entrance other crafts and demos

 

[Stigmorgan]

Looks like an amazing day