Woodworking Extravaganza Demos
DEMOS
Friday October 17th, 9am – 6pm & Saturday October 18th, 9am – 4pm
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
DEMOS
Every year, woodworkers and clubs from North Carolina showcase their skills by offering free demonstrations and expert advice. Many of them set up booths with displays and additional information about their clubs. If you have an interest in woodturning, be sure not to miss the extensive free demonstrations available.
Demos
Jimmy DiResta
Jimmy DiResta
Known for his inventive toys, TV fame, and YouTube builds (2M+ subs) Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is overjoyed with having the "Godfather of Making" Coming to show off his bandsaw skills both days!
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Top Projects
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- Gurglin' Gutz (1993): Squeezable rubber toys with gooey "organs"—his breakout toy invention.
- AK Guitar (The GATTAR) (2018): A functional AK-47-shaped guitar blending wood and metal.
- Logs to Farm Table (2014): Stunning live-edge dining table from raw logs and epoxy.
- Winchester 1873 Restoration (2020): Revived a rare antique rifle with expert woodworking.
- Adirondack-Style Chair (2019, Ask This Old House): Modern take on a classic outdoor lounger.
- Ice Pick Tool: His signature handcrafted “tool of all tools” for prying and precision.
- Steel Sawhorses & Table Saw Sled (2013, Make:): Shop essentials for precision and durability.
Top TV Shows
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- Making Fun (2022, Netflix): fielding kids' ideas for delightfully pointless inventions.
- Trash to Cash (2003, FX): Turned junk into treasures with brother John.
- Making It (2017, NBC): Expert maker alongside Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.
- Dirty Money (2011, Discovery): Scavenged NYC for materials to build cool stuff.
- Against the Grain (2009, DIY Network): Showcased his woodworking chops.
Jimmy’s raw, hands-on style inspires millions. At Klingspor’s Extravaganza, channel his vibe—grab some wood and make something epic! What’s your favorite DiResta creation? #JimmyDiResta #
George Vondriska
George Vondriska
Meet George Vondriska: The Live Edge Legend
At the heart of this year's excitement is George Vondriska, a woodworking icon with over 35 years of experience turning raw timber into functional art.
As the Managing Editor of the Woodworkers Guild of America and owner of Vondriska Woodworks—one of the Midwest's top woodworking schools—George has taught everywhere from the U.S. Peace Corps in Swaziland to the Pentagon and Northwest Airlines.
His contributions to Fine Woodworking, WOOD, and Woodworker's Journal have made him a go-to voice for woodworkers at every level.
Swan Tool Group
Swan Tool Group
Swan Tool Group will be unveiling 6 new measuring tools and 2 new air tools to the WORLD at our 25th Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza. Make sure to come see what Izzy and his team of folks have come up with.
Derek From Malden
Derek From Malden
Derek Forestier, known online and on screen as "Derek From Malden," is a Massachusetts-based craftsman, DIY enthusiast, and television personality best recognized for his role on the Netflix series Making Fun. Born and raised in Malden, Massachusetts, Derek hails from a blue-collar background where hands-on work has always been a core part of his life. Before gaining fame through television, he was an "average blue-collar worker" who spent his free time in his basement workshop, creating custom, handmade items such as signs, furniture, and original gifts.
His passion for woodworking and engineering led him to share his projects on social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, where he built a dedicated following by showcasing short videos of his builds—emphasizing creativity over step-by-step tutorials.
Derek's big break came in 2022 when he joined forces with fellow makers John Graziano (Graz Makes), Paul Jackman, Jimmy DiResta, and Pat Lap (MyMehandi) for Making Fun, a Netflix reality series that premiered on April 20, 2022. The show follows the group of friends as they collaborate to bring children's wild and imaginative ideas to life through elaborate DIY builds, often involving massive wooden structures, gadgets, and artistic installations.
Outside of Making Fun, Derek continues to pursue his craft full-time through his personal brand, "Derek From Malden." He operates a website (derekfrommalden.com) and maintains an active presence on YouTube
George Wurtzel - Learn To Turn
George Wurtzel
George was living and teaching in California when he was recruited to appear in a Subaru commercial. In the commercial, he takes a couple out to listen to the whales and walk in the forest at night.
George loves teaching turning and owns several Rikon lathes for his students. He recently renovated an old building in Greeneville, TN, where he teaches, runs his art gallery, and lives.
Michele Parsons - Pyrography A-Z
Michele Parsons
Michele Parsons has always been drawn to both art and nature. Her childhood spent sketching and exploring the woods inspired a lifelong passion that led her to specialize in woodcarving and pyrography. Through these mediums, she connects deeply with trees, finding peace in the rhythmic flow of carving and the earthy aroma of burning wood.
Over the years, Michele’s work has been sold through galleries and commissioned by private collectors. She is currently on a creative sabbatical, exploring new artistic directions. With over 20 years of teaching experience. Michele has taught pyrography to thousands of students across the U.S. at venues like the International Woodcarving Congress, John C. Campbell Folk School, Southeastern Woodcarving School, and the American Woodcarving School.
Michele is the author of Quick-Start Woodburning Guide and Leather Pyrography (also published in German) and parts of the Big Book of Pyrography Projects. She also contributes regularly to Pyrography and Woodcarving Illustrated magazines. A strong advocate for the pyrography community, she founded the Southeastern Pyrography Association and helped organize the first multi-material pyrography competition.
Michele continues to promote pyrography through Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, where she teaches, demonstrates, and writes The Burning Post blog/newsletter.
Demos daily in the Klingspor pyrography booth
Southeastern Pyrography Association (SEPA)
Southeastern Pyrography Association (SEPA)
The Southeastern Pyrography Association (SEPA) invites you to stop by our booth to try your hand at woodburning. We have several small images for you to choose from to burn and take home. SEPA members will guide you through transferring a pattern to wood and using the burner's electric pen.
Marquetarians of the Carolinas
Marquetarians of the Carolinas
Will be demonstrating cutting and inlaying wood veneers into a wood veneer background to create a variety of pictures. Cutting will be accomplished by use of custom-made marquetry saws (fret saws) using jewelers' blades. Examples of our finished work will be displayed.
Dan Nantz - Turning Hats
Dan Nantz
Step into the world of woodturning as Dan transforms a solid block of wood into an iconic cowboy hat. In this demonstration, you'll learn about the process of turning an ultra-thin, wearable wooden hat—an impressive blend of artistry, precision, and storytelling.
Learn about wood selection, shaping techniques, and the delicate balance between form and function. Be inspired to push the boundaries of what woodturning can be. Saddle up—this is one turning adventure you won’t want to miss.
Watch Dan turn a log into a hat blank
The Carolina Scrollers Club
The Carolina Scrollers Club
The Carolina Scrollers Club from Winston Salem will be selling beautiful hand-cut Christmas ornaments and donate the proceeds to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Be sure to check out their ornaments. They worked hard to help out people who needed a helping hand.
Catawba Valley Wood Carvers
Catawba Valley Wood Carvers
Want to see if you can try your hand learning to make carvings in wood but are not sure where to begin?
Catawba Valley Wood Carvers will be providing an opportunity to power carve a Yellow Legs shorebird using the Foredom flex shaft power carver.
We will be using attachments appropriate for most ages, with supervision for children especially. All materials and instruction will be provided by CVWC club. You take your finished creation with you to share and brag on.
Friday and Saturday, October 17th and 18th. Hope to see you there.
NC Woodturners Association
NC Woodturners Association
Family Friendly – come learn to turn Honeydippers, Christmas Trees, a Snowman, or possibly make a screwdriver out of wood. Best part: take home your creation.
Bull City Woodshop
Bull City Woodshop
The Bull City Woodshop is a nonprofit, youth-centered organization that promotes individual development, fosters community connections, and nurtures creativity through woodworking.
John Pask - Model Ships
John Pask
John is a local woodworking enthusiast who uses his skills to create incredibly detailed Boat Models. John will have several models on display where you can see the intricate craftsmanship in his work
Paul Pierson - Kumiko Woodworking
Paul Pierson
Paul Pierson is a recently retired engineer with a passion to create. During his working tenure as an engineer, he received numerous patents and awards for packaging and medical devices. His passion to create continues through his woodworking projects.
Paul’s self-taught journey into woodworking began over 35 years ago, and most recently includes the art of Kumiko. Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique where intricately interlocking pieces of wood are fitted together to create decorative panels, often used in shoji screens. The name Kumiko is derived from the Japanese language and symbolizes a sense of enduring beauty. Paul loves creating with his hands and enjoys the challenge of the precision needed to create Kumiko art.
In addition to Kumiko, he also enjoys making furniture and other handmade wood pieces.
Tracey Cheuvront - Hand Carving
Tracey Cheuvront
Tracey is a self-taught hand and power carver, tool maker, and content creator. He started by crafting kitchen utensils and bowls from firewood, selling them at local markets. Over time, he developed an eclectic methodology that allows for the rapid production of high-quality, unique carved works.
Tracey has taught at DiResta workshops and Catskill Mountain Maker Camp, and has served as an educator with The Woodworking Shows. His main areas of expertise include what he calls "wood literacy," drawknives, and other tools and techniques associated with the shavehorse. He also specializes in blade geometry, carving tool restoration, and small-scale wood processing.
Kathrina Nellis - Arbortech Powercarving
Kathrina Nellis
Kathrina is a teacher and production powercarver specializing in kitchen/home items and abstract sculptural works. Her carvings highlight the inherent beauty within each piece of wood and her abstract works emphasize movement and texture.
She was an educator with The Woodworking Shows, focusing on angle grinder based powercarving, and finds great satisfaction in showing people the literal and figurative tools that can help empower them to discover their creative potential.
Jerry Measimer - Turning Birdhouses
Jerry Measimer
Jerry Measimer of Richfield, NC, is a multi-talented individual. He is a master woodworker who creates exquisite urns, bowls, pens, guitars, toys, and his signature custom-fitting hats, which are only 1/8th inches thick. This year he will be demostrating his Birdhouse turning techniques.
His hats have been displayed in fine art museums and worn by notable personalities, including former Miss America and country music legends like Charlie Daniels. Despite starting woodturning just six years ago, Jerry, who works as a drywall and tile specialist, can be described as a Renaissance man with a charming personality.
He is also an artisan, a teacher, a former marine, a father and grandfather, a philosopher, an engineer, a storyteller, a romantic, a humanitarian, and, as some may say, the luckiest man you’ll ever find.
Nick Leonard - TotalBoat Epoxy Pours
Nick Leonard - TotalBoat Epoxy
Dive into hands-on fun with TotalBoat epoxy, crafting stunning coasters using their all-in-one kits with pigments, molds, and crystal-clear resin for beginner-friendly, glossy masterpieces!
The thing about being a maker is having the confidence to do something. If you want to do something, do it. Don't hold back. I have been told many times I wouldn't be able to do something or that I didn't have the skills needed. "Tell me I can't do something and you will see me go do it".
Artisan Pirate - Scrollsawing with Rikon
Artisan Pirate
Tyler Dalton, the Artisan Pirate, is a skilled craftsman and content creator from Burlington, North Carolina. Renowned for his intricate scroll saw woodcarvings, he blends pirate-themed artistry with precision, creating custom gifts and decor. Tyler has published articles in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine, published by Fox Chapel Publishing. Through his YouTube channel, Tyler shares tutorials, tool reviews, and maker adventures, earning a loyal following as #ArtisanPirate. A key figure in the Alamance Makers Guild, he shines at events like Maker Faire Burlington. With over 3,700 Facebook followers and an active Instagram presence (@artisan.pirate), Tyler’s creative journey continues to inspire, proving every cut tells a story.
Kutzall - Making a Swedish Spreading Knife
Kutzall - Swedish Spreading Knife
Be sure to stop by our booth for our Power Carving Workshop - Making a Swedish Spreading Knife hosted by the Kutzall team and Leigh Northrup @thetinkerteacher. Scheduled classes will be every 45 minutes throughout each day, so swing by and sign up! We’ll also have spoon blanks and carving templates to try out as well!
Join us for an exciting introduction into the world of power carving - a session that offers a unique blend of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, featuring Futsal Tools! You’ll also get a hands-on carving experience, creating your own Swedish butter knife in the classic Slojd style. Whether you’re new to power carving or looking to elevate your woodworking skills, this workshop is perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike. Stop by to learn, create, and take your craftsmanship to the next level!
Leigh Northrup
Leigh Northrup
Ever met a guy who turns sawdust into superheroes?
Meet Leigh Northrup, the ultimate tinkerer! With 24 years shaping middle school minds at Cannon School, he's Dean of Innovation & Tech, leading the maker movement since '05. From grandpa's workshop kid to blending old-school woodworking with CNC magic & 3D printers—his mantra? "Fail forward" and build epic stuff. Dad, hubby, and pure inspiration.
Check @thetinkerteacher https://www.instagram.com/thetinkerteacher/ and see him live in the Kutzall Booth both days of the Woodworking Extravaganza Oct 17th & 18th Hickory Metro Convention Center!
Brian Coe
Brian Coe
Brian has been a hand tool woodworker for over 40 years, spending 30 of those years as a craftsman demonstrating 18th-century woodworking at Old Salem, a living history museum in Winston-Salem, NC. Part of building traditional furniture involved replicating historic tools, including hand planes, measuring tools, saws, and workbenches. Today, Brian continues to produce traditionally styled hand tools for sale, while also restoring and tuning vintage hand tools from the 1800s to the present.
These classic, high-quality tools are available at both the Hickory and Winston store locations and will also be featured at the upcoming Extravaganza! A variety of tools will be showcased, including wooden planes, metal-bodied planes, chisels, carving tools, squares, vises, drills, and many other hand tools from makers such as Dunlap, Disston, Marples, Record, Craftsman, Millers Falls, Stanley, and more.
All tools have been cleaned, restored, and sharpened and are ready to be put to work in your shop. Skip the flea market with broken, rusty tools and stop by our booth at the show to take the 0.001 thick shaving test with a classic plane or two!
Friday
9:00 - 10:30
Hand Saw Sharpening - Richard Moore - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Hank Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Gene Dixon - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - Roger Whitaker - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Learn To Scroll - Artisan Pirate - Scroll 2
Learn To Scroll - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
10:30 - 12:00
Hand Saw Sharpening - Richard Moore - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Hank Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis- Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Steve Smith - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - David Reynolds - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Learn To Scroll - Artisan Pirate - Scroll 2
Learn To Scroll - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
12:00 - 1:30
Hand Tool Demo - David Reynolds - Bench 1
Federal Inlay Demo - Phil Soper - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Gene Dixon- Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - Steve Smith - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Scott Miller - Scroll 1
Learn To Scroll - Artisan Pirate - Scroll 2
Learn To Scroll - Mike Beedy - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Mike Quan - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
1:30 - 3:00
Hand Saw Sharpening - Richard Moore - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Han Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Steve Smith - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - Roger Whitaker - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Scrolling - Scott Miller - Scroll 2
Clock Demo - Mike Beedy - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Mike Quan - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
3:00 - 4:30
Hand Saw Sharpening - Richard Moore - Bench 1
Federal Inlay Demo - Phil Soper - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Gene Dixon- Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - David Reynolds - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Scrolling - Scott Miller - Scroll 2
Scrolling - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
4:30 - 6:00
Hand Saw Sharpening - Richard Moore - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - David Reynolds - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Steve Smith - Lathe 2
Make & Take Tops - Mike Quan - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Scrolling - Scott Miller - Scroll 2
Scrolling - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
Saturday
9:00 - 10:30
Hand Tool Demo - Phil Soper - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Hank Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Light Sabers - Roger Whitaker - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Scrolling - Scott Miller - Scroll 2
Scrolling - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
10:30 - 12:00
Hand Tool Demo - David Reynolds - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Hank Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Gene Dixon - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Steve Smith - Lathe 2
Make & Take Light Sabers - David Reynolds - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Scrolling - Scott Miller - Scroll 2
Bob's Top 10 - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
12:00 - 1:30
Hand Tool Demo - David Reynolds - Bench 1
Federal Inlay Demo - Phil Soper - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Light Sabers - Scott Miller - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Learn To Scroll - Artisan Pirate - Scroll 2
Learn To Scroll - Mike Beedy - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Mike Quan - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
1:30 - 3:00
Hand Tool Demo - David Reynolds - Bench 1
Hand Tool Demo - Han Merkle - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Gene Dixon - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Steve Smith - Lathe 2
Make & Take Light Sabers - Roger Whitaker - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Christmas Ornaments - Artisan Pirate- Scroll 2
Clock Demo - Mike Beedy - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
3:00 - 4:00
Hand Tool Demo- Richard Moore - Bench 1
Line & Berry Inlay Demo - Phil Soper - Bench 2
Turning Demo - Tonika Gillis - Lathe 1
Make & Take Light Sabers - Joe Carr - Lathe 2
Make & Take Light Sabers - David Reynolds - Lathe 3
Scrollin' Away - Berta Moreton - Scroll 1
Compound 3D Scroll - Artisan Pirate - Scroll 2
Compound 3D Scroll - Bob Croant - Scroll 3
Make & Take Burning - Sam Knight - Pyrography
Lasers and Wood - Ken & Chery Serdar - Laser
NC Woodworker Demonstrators
Tyler Dalton (Artisan Pirate)
Tyler Dalton (Artisan Pirate)
The Artisan Pirate is a very active YouTube Content Creator specializing in Scroll Saw Woodworking with over 20+ years of scrolling experience! Always willing to help people learn how to make beautiful on an amazing tool, that does not take up a large footprint in a garage or workshop. Follow The Artisan Pirate on all social media platforms.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
Hobby Woodworker for 40+ yrs. Started with taking Shop Class in school. Spent 25+ yrs working in technology. In the last 15 years found woodworking to be the perfect compliment. It really brings out my creativity.
Roberta Moreton
Roberta Moreton
I started getting serious about the scroll saw about 15 years ago! I enjoy cutting and teaching others how!
Gene Dixon
Gene Dixon
A simple bowl turner from SC. Retired author (ISBN 9781394395842), editor, educator, engineer, manager, minister. Full-time husband, father, grand-father and step-great grandfather. President, Savannah River Woodturners.
Devin Reynolds
Devin Reynolds
I am a 22 year old super abilitied young man who has been around Woodworking my whole life. At around 16 I started working with my father full time who is a custom cabinet maker.
David Reynolds
Devin Reynolds
I have been around construction for my whole life. I have been a career Firefighter/Paramedic for 23 years. In 2019 I started my own custom millwork and custom cabinet company in Conway SC. I have been building kitchens and bathrooms since. Currently I am working on a large church remodel Myrtle Beach.
Richard Moore
Richard Moore
Hello my name is Richard Moore. I live in High Point North Carolina and work as a contractor for Marsh Kitchens. My work has been featured in several publications and ads for Marsh Kitchens.
My interest and passion for woodworking started at an early age and I was involved in industrial arts starting in elementary school through high school. I have spent over fifty years doing the craft of woodworking at some level as a professional and as a hobby.
As a young adult I have worked as a lead carpenter for numerous crews framing houses, installing exterior and interior trim, constructing built ins and cabinetry. Durning the mid 1990’s I turned my interest toward kitchen and bath installation and design. Over the past thirty years I have worked as lead installer, kitchen and bath designer, and operations manager for Marsh Kitchens a manufacturer in High Point, North Carolina. While continuing my operations with the kitchen and bath industry, for the past fifteen years I have returned to the tools from which I started. with a renewed interest of the traditional hand tool techniques.
My personal work space has been stripped down to 98% hand tool oriented. I have had the opportunity to create several furniture pieces along with several small boxes, home decor, and shop furniture. My interest for the traditional techniques has spread to the desire to share and teach.
Over the past several years I have been facilitating workshops along with some gracious hosts and demonstrating at events with North Carolina Woodworker.net. They are a fine group and I would encourage anyone to join them even in the surrounding states.
Joe Carr
Joe Carr
Woodworker for about 40 years, specializing in wooden clocks with unique movements. Also build furniture and art pieces.
Retired electrical engineer and business executive from the high-tech industry.
For examples, see www.jncarr.com
Mike Beedy
Mike Beedy
I worked in law enforcement and corrections for nearly 15 years. In 2018, I was involved in a riot at a state prison and following that, I was diagnosed with PTSD. In 2020, my therapist recommended I find a hobby to "de-stress" to help with the effects of PTSD and I looked into woodworking.
I started with turning pens and I loved it! For about 2 years I did turning exclusively, until a friend asked if I could build her some patio chairs. That led to trying other types of woodworking, furniture making, and I eventually saw a video of someone making a very intricate clock with a scroll saw. I got a scroll saw and never looked back!
I enjoy making scroll fretwork art, with my favorite thing being making clocks. I have recently started learning to do intarsia, and now focus primarily on scroll saw art and projects. I still do some turning and furniture, but my love is scrolling! I poke holes in wood and turn trauma into sawdust!
Mike Quan
Mike Quan
I am retired after 45 years working in the IT field. I have been woodworking seriously for about 20 years and it is a great stress reliever. I have no specialty, but would like to learn how to do some period pieces in the future.
Phil Soper
Phil Soper
Retired residential and commercial contractor and a hobby woodworker for over sixty years.
Robert Carmac
Robert Carmac
I have been doing woodworking for about 15 years. I love wood turning like bowls and pens. I also like building intricate wooden “toys”.
I am currently a Partner/Architect firm in Raleigh
Bob Coant
Bob Coant
Robert Coant began his woodworking hobby as a teenager inspired by his grandfather who was a master carpenter. His favorite tool has to be the scroll saw which was one of the first power tool he used. He considers himself an “amateur” with 50 years of experience.
Roger Whitaker
Roger Whitaker
I am retired after 35 years working in the telecommunications field. I have been woodworking as a hobby only for over 20 years. I enjoy building furniture for my family only because as soon as I build something for someone else it becomes a job not a fun hobby. I love the creative process working at my own pace when the creative juices start flowing.
Scott Miller
Scott Miller
I started playing with a scroll saw in the mid 90's as a stress reliever from my work IT. I am now retired living on the shores of Lake Gaston. I still love to create sawdust on my shop where I use my scroll saw and other tools to make wooden art. I do all kinds of projects, but my favorite type of projects is making intarsia.
Tonika Gillis
Tonika Gillis
I'm Tonika Gillis and I have been doing professional woodworking since 2018, although it is my small business. I am a USAF veteran and have been a full-time law-enforcement officer for almost 18 years. I do custom fine woodworking, woodturning, box making and end grain cutting boards. I have been a member of NCWW since 2017 and enjoy participating in outreach opportunities when my schedule allows
Sam Knight
Sam Knight
Sam is 56 years old and have been into some form of woodworking for the last 15 plus years. He likes many different types of woodworking. Turning has been his go-to type if he had to name one. I also enjoy carving, scrolling and pyrography. He has lots of interests but too little time and money