Weekend at Wood Dust

Above: Matt Kenney, USA teaching kumiko making at last year's Wood Dust event.

The Weekend at Wood Dust Makers Conference is a new type of event for the woodworkers of Australia being held during Wood Dust Designer Maker this August in Footscray. Over two days there will be 48 x 90 minute live woodworking demonstrations and talks presented by an ensemble of designer makers including Matt Kenney, Alastair Boell, Adam Markowitz, Vic Tesolin and Will Matthysen to name a few. Topics covered include design, hand tool techniques, kumiko, finishing, boxmaking, turning and professional topics such as career development and media.

The program offers:
• Inspiring, educational woodworking instruction for all skill levels taught by Australian and international designer makers
• Workshop spaces supported by video screen and audio for maximum interaction with the demonstrators
• A show bag stuffed with woodworking goodies
• A catered lunch and free snacks, tea and coffee on both days
• Free entry into the Timber & Tool Marketplace

Weekend at Wood is offering a comprehensive woodworking educational experience. Tickets are limited, visit www.wooddustaustralia.com to learn more. Early Bird Tickets are now on sale until June 9.

Wood Dust Designer Maker
August 8 – 11, 2019
Held at FAB9 Footscray, Melbourne