2026 Woodworking Extravaganza Demos
DEMOS
Friday October 23rd, 9am – 6pm & Saturday October 24th, 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
Kevin Felderhoff
Kevin Felderhoff
Dan Nantz - Turning Hats
Dan Nantz
Watch Dan turn a log into a hat blank
Swan Tool Group
Swan Tool Group
George Wurtzel - Learn To Turn Rikon
George Wurtzel
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)
Marquetarians of the Carolinas
Marquetarians of the Carolinas
The Carolina Scrollers Club
The Carolina Scrollers Club
Catawba Valley Wood Carvers
Catawba Valley Wood Carvers
NC Woodturners Association
NC Woodturners Association
Bull City Woodshop
Bull City Woodshop
John Pask - Model Ships
John Pask
Nick Leonard - TotalBoat Epoxy Pours
Nick Leonard - TotalBoat Epoxy
Artisan Pirate - Scrollsawing with Rikon
Artisan Pirate
Leigh Northrup
Leigh Northrup
Brian Coe - Antique Woodworking Tools
Brian Coe
Scarlette Rouse - Bandsaw Boxes - From A to Z
Scarlette Rouse
Purple Heart Project
The Purple Heart Project
Power Carving Workshop with Steve and Judy Robertson
Power Carving Workshop
Brian DeJong - 18th Century Woodworking Techniques
18th Century Woodworking Techniques
Demo Schedules
Friday, October 23rd
9:00 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - Noon
Noon - 1:00 PM
• Charcuterie Board Demo
Roger Whitaker
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Mike Quan
• Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy
• Make & Take Burning
Michael Mathews
1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Hand Saw Sharpening
Richard Moore
• Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis
• Make Your Own Halloween Treat Grabber
Phil Soper / Dirk Gale
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Gray Rinehart
• Scrollin’ Away
Artisan Pirate
• Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton
• Scroll Saw Demo
Scott Miller
• Make & Take Burning
Mike Quan
• Lasers and Wood
Ken Serdar
2:00 - 3:30 PM
• Hand Saw Sharpening
Richard Moore
• Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis
• Make Your Own Halloween Treat Grabber
Phil Soper / Dirk Gale
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Roger Whitaker / Scott Miller
• Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton
• Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy
• Make & Take Burning
Michael Mathews
• Lasers and Wood
Ken Serdar
3:30 - 5:00 PM
- Charcuterie Board Demo
Richard Witaker - Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis - Make Your Own Halloween Treat Grabber
Phil Soper / Dirk Gale - Make & Take Light Sabers
Scott Miller - Scrollin’ Away
Artisan Pirate - Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton - Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy - Make & Take Burning
Mike Quan - Lasers and Wood
Ken Serdar
5:00 - 6:00 PM
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Gray Rinehart
• Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton
• Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy
• Make & Take Burning
Michael Mathews
Saturday, October 24rd
9:00 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - Noon
Noon - 1:30 PM
• Charcuterie Board Demo
Roger Whitaker
• Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Steve Smith / Mike Quan
• Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy
• Make & Take Burning
Michael Mathews
1:30 -3:00 PM
- Hand Saw Sharpening
Richard Moore - Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis - Make & Take Light Sabers
Roger Whitaker / Steve Smith - Scrollin’ Away
Artisan Pirate - Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton - Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy - Make & Take Burning
Mike Quan - Lasers and Wood
Ken Serdar
3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Hand Saw Sharpening
Richard Moore
• Router Carving Demo
Lou Protonentis
• Make & Take Light Sabers
Roger Whitaker / Steve Smith
• Learn to Scroll
Berta Moreton
• Scroll Saw Demo
Mike Beedy
• Make & Take Burning
Michael Mathews
• Lasers and Wood
Ken Serdar
Power Carving Workshop