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WoodExpo 2011

Hello!

The WoodExpo starts today at noon and I'm going to try to keep everyone updated with pictures and commentary. For Those that don't know, the WoodExpo is a furniture show presented by Tom MacDonald (of Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac on PBS) and hosted by the New England Home Show. This year, we've received about 17 "juried" entries and 20 student pieces. In addition to the work, we'll be having demonstrations by the exhibitors, highlighting the techniques they used in building their pieces. Also, there will be lectures and demos by Glen Guarino, Phil Lowe (Furniture Institute of Massachusetts), Allan Breed (The Breed School), Steve Brown (North Bennet Street School), and others. I'll post a schedule of events and topics later today, so you can plan a trip for particular demonstrations.

The Home show's hours are 12-9 today and Friday, 10-9 on Saturday, and 10-6 on Sunday. It's at the Seaport World Trade Center in the Seaport District of South Boston. Hopefully, I'll see some of you there, and I'll certainly be checking in with more info throughout the weekend.

Eli
 
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We had a great time visiting the Expo yesterday! All or most of the project pieces from Season 1 were on display as well as many outstanding juried pieces. Tommy insisted my wife Cheryle stand on the Shaker step stool to prove it is "wicked sturdy". I assure you, he's like that in real life. We also had a chance to talk at length with Peter Turner of FWW blanket chest fame and also admire and test drive Tom McLaughlin's stunning easy chair which I heard won the juried competition.

-Jeff Cantin, Norton MA
 
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WoodExpo, Day 2

Hello, again,

So we're getting ready for day 2 of the Woodexpo and day 1 was a great start. Everyone had a great time getting to know each other and picking brains about furniture. Glen Guarino gave a great talk about stacked laminations and their uses. There is some really gorgeous work, too. Here are a couple of overview pictures to give you a taste:

Table Furniture Interior design Floor Flooring


Table Furniture Wood Lighting Architecture


Furniture Table Wood Interior design Curtain


Ben Barrett is here representing Berkshire Veneer, and is a really nice guy. I'll definitely be calling him. We also have some fascinating furniture in the open category, which we're in the process of photographing with the makers. The student work is unbelievable, too.

Eli
 

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WoodExpo, Day 2

Hello, again,

So we're getting ready for day 2 of the Woodexpo and day 1 was a great start. Everyone had a great time getting to know each other and picking brains about furniture. Glen Guarino gave a great talk about stacked laminations and their uses. There is some really gorgeous work, too. Here are a couple of overview pictures to give you a taste:

Table Furniture Interior design Floor Flooring


Table Furniture Wood Lighting Architecture


Furniture Table Wood Interior design Curtain


Ben Barrett is here representing Berkshire Veneer, and is a really nice guy. I'll definitely be calling him. We also have some fascinating furniture in the open category, which we're in the process of photographing with the makers. The student work is unbelievable, too.

Eli
Sweet! thanks for the update. looking at some of the pieces, It looks like the photos aren't even close to doing them justice. but still nice to get a taste.
 

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