Welcome to Woodworks 2011
April 8th and 9th, 2011
Formally known as Tools Fest, Woodworks 2011 promises to be the best year yet for this initiative by the OWA. We have a great line-up of guest speakers that you won’t want to miss. This year we have moved away from the hand tool only concept to emphasize a wider range of woodworking skills. Check out the list of topics and their timings.
This year we have author and woodworker Tom Fidgen presenting and answering questions. He will also have copies of his book for sale. Tom will be happy to sign your copy so now’s your chance to pick it up if you haven’t already.
In the Bazaar, Doug Orr and Gerry Schultz will have a great selection of antique hand tools for you to peruse and purchase. Doug is a great resource on antique hand tools and will be happy to answer your questions. Got an old tool? Why not bring it in to get more information on your treasure.
We will also have a great contest called ‘Name that Wood’ hosted by the folks at Adams and Kennedy, The Wood Source. Think you know your woods? Stop by their booth and fill out an entry. All you have to do is be the one with the most correct answers and you’ll win a gift certificate to their store.
Here are all the details you need to attend Woodworks 2011
Admission Fees
OWA members - $35
Non-members - $45
Students - $20 (with a valid student card)
Your admission fee gets you into all the seminars as well as a free pizza lunch with soft drinks. Water and coffee will be availablethroughout the day for a nominal fee.
Registration
Will take place on the 8th. of April from 6pm – 8pm and on the morning of the 9th. from 8:30am – 9am. We encourage attendees to come come out on Friday evening to register early. That way you can take more time to check out the bazaar and chat with the presenters and fellow woodworkers. We will also be heading to the Blackburn Arms for some libations and more woodworking talk. Some of the best conversations about woodworking happen in pubs so don’t miss out!
Where
Woodworks 2011 will take place at Louis Riel High School in the east end of Ottawa (Gloucester). The seminars will be spread between two rooms in the school, one of which is a fully equipped wood shop.
The address is 1655 Bearbrook Rd, Gloucester, ON.
So, don’t miss out on what promises to be the best woodworking conference in the history of the Ottawa Woodworkers Association. Come listen, learn and laugh with fellow woodworkers.
If you have any questions or need more info, leave a comment and we'll help you out with whatever you need.