Where to Find Woodworking Auctions
Where to Find Woodworking Auctions
If you are interested in woodworking auctions, there are a number of places where you can find them. These include the Woodworking Career Alliance of North America (WCA) and the American Woodworking Fair & Symposium (AWFS). The WCA is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the growth and advancement of the woodworking industry in North America. You can also find Huisman Auctions and Assiter Auctioneers.
AWFS(r)Fair
In my opinion, the AWFS(r)Fair is the woodworking industry’s big show and is a great place to do business. The expo is a four-day extravaganza that attracts exhibitors from across the industry, as well as a slew of attendees who are more than happy to get down and dirty. Aside from the exhibits themselves, there’s also a bevy of entertainment options on hand. There is something for everyone, from the dedicated woodworker to the casual shopper. For the true woodworker, there’s a plethora of seminars and workshops to choose from, with a few standouts in particular. Some of the more notable speakers include the following: Adam Kessler, Steve Brueck, and Mike Davidson. This year’s show will certainly be memorable, with the exhibits alone proving a veritable feast for the eyes. Plus, the expo is a good time to catch up with friends and colleagues, or at least those snoozing in the weeds! If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you’ll definitely want to put the AWFS(r)Fair on your calendar. Besides, who knows, you might just find yourself in the same booth as someone you know!
Woodworking Career Alliance of North America (WCA)
The Woodworking Career Alliance of North America is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes the woodworking industry across North America. Its credentialing program, the Passport, is a portable credential that certifies an individual’s ability to use a variety of woodworking tools to create quality wood products.
WCA has more than 140 schools in North America. They have been able to produce more than 1,300 Passports. A WCA Credential provides access to free training resources, as well as the assurance that an employee is more knowledgeable and safer.
The association also offers a voluntary assessment program to allow woodworkers to show their competency. In addition, it maintains an online certification registry. These credentials help employers select the right tools and employees.
The association has also teamed up with other woodworking organizations, including the Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers and the Architectural Woodwork Institute, to create a six-minute video that will air on public television stations throughout the United States. This video aims to educate high school students about careers in the wood products industry.
Throughout the video, wood company representatives answer student questions and discuss the benefits of working in the wood industry. Among other things, it is said that the industry pays very well and has no debt.
Currently, the Board of Directors includes Duane Griffiths, who served as chairman for 15 years. During this time, he helped steer the organization in a positive direction. His career in the woodworking industry spans five decades. He worked as a detailer at Erickson Building & Supply in Clay City, Kansas, and he went on to earn a Bachelor of Education in Wood Technology at Pittsburg State University.
Hahn’s Woodworking
The cornerstone high school will be hosting an indoor auction this weekend. The sale will feature several pieces of art by woodworking artist Bill Hahn. The artwork combines oil painting with wood. For example, one piece is called Peace Taking Flight and is inspired by the cedar waxing bird. This species visits the trees outside the artist’s window for a few weeks each summer.
Hahn’s work is characterized by an attention to detail, and his pieces are created from woods native to his area. Several pieces of the artist’s furniture are built with form and function, and his avian-inspired designs are often elevated by subtle LED lighting. In fact, the artist is currently exploring salvage from a 200-year-old building near his home in Middletown. He uses live-edge slabs and driftwood to create these works.