Great Lakes Woodworking Festival

Welcome to the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival, proudly sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, where craftsmanship and creativity come to live in harmony with nature!

Admission: $5.00 / person (12 and under free)

Join us in Adrian, Michigan, on June 17th & 18th for a weekend filled with all things woodworking, inspired by the beauty and sustainability of our natural resources. Our festival celebrates the artistry and skill of woodworking, featuring exhibits from the finest woodworkers in the region, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages. Discover the stunning collection of handcrafted furniture, decorative objects, and unique pieces on display, created using sustainably sourced wood from our forests. Meet and chat with the makers, who will happily share their techniques and inspirations.

Get inspired by our live demonstrations, where skilled artists will show you how to transform a simple piece of wood into a work of art while highlighting the importance of responsible harvesting and conservation of our natural resources. And for the little ones, we've got a special section just for them! Our Kids' Corner is the perfect place for children to learn about woodworking and the importance of caring for our environment.

Schedule:

June 17, 2023

11:00am - 7:00pm : Primitive Arrow Making with Steve Laut - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Live Log Milling with Dr. Live Edge - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm :Gary Zimnicki Custom Guitar Raffle  - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Segmented Turning & Sandblasted Designs Using Vinyl Stencils Demo - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Spoon Carving Demo with Paul Rutgers - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Live Chainsaw Carving with Lonnie & Laurie Glines - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Veneer Demonstration with Dave Heller - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Pen Turning & Epoxy Pen Blanks with Erik Lancaster - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 1:00pm : Live Music - Andy Schiller - Sam Beauford Woodshop
11:00am - 5:00pm : Notre-Dame Choir Truss #6 - Reassemble & Raise an 8,100-pound White Oak Truss Replica  - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
11:00am - 7:00pm : Log Milling & Tiki Head Carving Demonstrations - Sam Beauford Woodshop
11:00am - 7:00pm : Bowl Turning with Chad Hadfield - Sam Beauford Woodshop
11:30am - 1:30pm : Kid's Catapult Workshop - SBWI Kids' Corner
12:00pm - 1:00pm : PlaneWave Instruments Telescope Presentation & Facility Tour  - PlaneWave Instruments
1:00pm - 2:00pm : Handcut Dovetails with Jeff Wyatt - Sam Beauford Woodshop
1:00pm - 4:00pm : Live Music - Rollie Tussing - Sam Beauford Woodshop
2:00pm - 2:30pm : Saw Stop Hot Dog Demonstration - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
2:00pm - 3:00pm : Truth About Trees - SBWI Kids Tent
2:00pm - 3:00pm : PlaneWave Instruments Telescope Presentation & Facility Tour - PlaneWave Instruments
2:00pm - 3:00pm : Creating Intricate Inlays with CNC - Sam Beauford Woodshop
4:00pm - 5:00pm : Truth About Trees - Fun Kids Demonstration - SBWI Kids Tent
4:00pm - 6:00pm : Kid's Catapult Workshop - SBWI Kids' Corner
4:00pm - 5:00pm : Turning Windsor Chair Legs with Jeff Wyatt - Sam Beauford Woodshop
5:00pm - 5:30pm : Saw Stop Hot Dog Demonstration - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
5:00pm - 6:00pm : Creating Intricate Inlays with CNC - Sam Beauford Woodshop

June 17, 2023 11:00am -  June 18,2023 7:00pm : Exhibit: Notre-Dame de Paris: La Forêt Model Project with Handshouse Studio - Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute