Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many vendors and professional woodworkers are conducting remote virtual demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and podcasts to fill the gap in not being able to have live classes. On this page, we hope to provide you with links to these events when we know about them. Obviously, if we don't know about these events, we can't tell you about them. So we rely on our members to let us know so we can let you know. If you know of one, send an email towoodcny@gmail.com.
Virtual Symposiums / Shows
American Association of Woodturners Virtual Symposium - Due to Covid, the in person AAW Symposium is again cancelled. In its place, The AAW will hold a virtual symposium on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th. AAW will be using an enhanced virtual event software platform to offer multiple concurrent live demonstration tracks (with access after the conference to all recordings), a virtual trade show, a virtual Instant Gallery, live and silent auctions, special interest topics, drawings, and more. More details to follow. Visit the AAW webpage for more details HERE. Announced Demonstrators:
Nick Agar, Turning Platters with Decorated Rims
Stuart Batty, Bowl Turning: The 40/40 Grind
Dixie Biggs, Need Some Relief?
Trent Bosch, Sienna Series Hollow Forms
Bruce Campbell, Managing Green Wood
Pat Carroll, Square Box with Pewter Inserts
Nick Cook, You Light Up My Life Table Lamp
Rebecca DeGroot, Mini Aquifer: A Wood/Resin Hybrid Droplet
Mark Dreyer, Standing Out in the World of Pen Making
Art Liestman, Flame Texturing of Highly Figured Hardwoods
JoHannes Michelsen, Full-Size Wearable Wood Hat
Al Miotke, Segmented Vase Construction
Woodturners Worldwide Online Symposium is over for 2020. The organizer, Matthew Deighton indicated that he plans on holding another in January 2022. For those that attended, you can watch all the sessions for 30 days. Don't forget to download the handouts for any sessions that had them. [www.woodturnersworldwide.com]
Podcasts & Video Chats Where Woodworkers Can Learn
Fine Woodworking Shop Talk Live - Listen to a variety of topics discussed with prominent woodworkers. Held every two weeks. Sign-up to receive information and link to older sessions HERE.
Making It - A weekly audio podcast available every Friday hosted by Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto. More information HERE.
Splinters - A weekly podcast with Gary Rogowski - A practical, witty, philosophic, and irreverent podcast focused on furniture building. More detailsHERE.
The Woodworking Podcast - A casual conversation about woodworking with Nick Ferry and Bob Kloes. More information HERE
Wood Talk - Connect with many woodworkers through this audio podcast with Marc Spgnuolo, Shannon Rogers, and Matt Cremona. [Sponsored by Rockler] Get more information HERE.
Association of Woodturners of Great Britain - Website of the AWGB. They are holding online chat sessions twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm (British time). Their Sunday demonstrations are on hold for now as they are supporting the demos by Chestnut.
Northwest Woodworking Studio - A School for Woodworkers with Master Woodworker Gary Rogowski - A variety of traditional seminars on a vareity of traditional woodworking skills. Gary is moving as many of his in-person classes to an online format also and has a variety of podcasts available on his website.
Virtual Woodturning Demonstrations - Website managed by Trent Bosch dedicated to virtual demos. You can register for any that are offered as well as connect to archived demonstrations.
Woodcarving Academy- Website that brings together videos, demonstrations, etc. from different excellent wood carvers for easy access to all. A subscription fee gives access to all videos but there are several areas of the website that do not require a sign-in.
Woodsmith Seminars - Website from Woodsmith magazine that summarizes Live seminars being held by various experts. You can process payments for individual seminars here or purchase a yearly pass as well as see what seminars are being held. Live seminars include the ability to ask questions.
The Woodwright's School - Roy Underhill's school in Peterboro, NC is now offering Zoom classes. Classes go fast so you need to check back regularly to see what is available. The first session on Dovetails sold out quite quickly!
Online Classes
Blueprint - Woodworking classes on cabinet case construction, drawer construction, router techniques, table saw techniques and more. Furniture construction classes include benches, a shaker nightstand, coffee table and more. More details HERE.
Rob Cosman's Online Workshops - Get more information HERE.
Taunton Workshops - A variety of classes for hands-on learning are available, each with a preview before you pay. See the latest classes HERE.
Woodworking Masterclasses with Paul Sellers - Get more information HERE.
Links to Virtual Demonstrations, Lectures & Workshops
Mondays - Monday Methods Live Streams with Bradley McCalister of Spiracraft - 11am EST - Live on Facebook & YouTube - Link to the session from HERE.
Tuesdays and Fridays - Talking Turning with the AWGB - 7:30pm British (2:30pm EST) - Free - Register HERE.
Fridays - Live Stream with Todd Raines of the Woodturning Tool Store - 2:30pm CDT (3:30 EST) - Free - Connect with Past Live Streams and Link from HERE
As Announced on the Facebook Page - Conkers LIVE! - Livestream demos from the people at Chestnut Products - Signup via a link on the Facebook page HERE to be notified of the events.
As Announced via Email Notifications - Live Woodturning Demonstrations from Australia - Record Power sponsors a set of LIVE demonstrations on a variety of topics. These FREE educational programs cover a variety of topics. In order to receive the emails with details, send an email with the word RSVP in the subject line to miked@recordpower.co.uk. Your login details are provided along with a schedule via email. Late March 2021 note: These events are on hold due to technical issues.
As Scheduled - Shop Night Live with Tom McLaughlin of EPIC Woodworking - Livestream demos with Tom from his shop in Canterbury, NH. Topics of interest across the board! Past editions of this event are available on Tom's YouTube Channel or via his website (under Videos). Sign-up on his website to receive emails notifying you of upcoming sessions..
Wednesday, May 12 - CONKERS LIVE with Kirsty Dalton - 7pm UK (2pm EST) - Cost is FREE. More info HERE.
Thursday, May 13 - Sunburst Platters with Trent Bosch - 5pm MTN (7pm EST) - Cost is $10. Register & Pay HERE.
Saturday, May 15 - Metal Machining for Woodworkers with Cindy Drozda - 1pm EST - Cost is $15. Register & Pay HERE.
Saturdays & Sundays, May 15 & 16, and 22 & 23 - Carving "Captain Chumbucket" with Kevin Applegate - various times - Cost is $125 - Register & Pay HERE.
Saturdays & Sundays, May 15 & 16, and 22 & 23 - Carving "Fearless Freddie" with Bob Hershey - various times - Cost is $130 - Register & Pay HERE.
Sunday, May 16 - Beaded Hollow Form with Pat Carroll - 7pm Irish (2pm EST) - Cost is €10.00. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, May 18 - Turn Three Spin Tops with Jim Echter - 7pm EST - Cost is $12. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, May 18 - Pembroke Table - Construction of Table Leaf Hinge Supports - taught by Alf Sharp - a Highland Woodworking Live Class - 8pm EST - Cost is $49 [but there is a $10 discount code you can use]. Register & Pay HERE.
Thursday, May 20 - WOODSMITH SEMINAR - Carving- 11am CST (12noon EST) - Cost is $14.95. Register & Pay HERE.
Saturday, May 22 - AAW Presents: Namaste Bowls with Eric Loftstrom - 3pm EST - Cost is $10 for AAW Members, $15 for all others. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, May 25 - Build a Federal Style Box - Add Elegant Feet to a Box - taught by Ronnie Young - a Highland Woodworking Live Class - 8pm EST - Cost is $49 [but there is a $10 discount code you can use]. Register & Pay HERE.
Sunday, May 30 - Textured Bowl with Pat Carroll - 7pm Irish (2pm EST) - Cost is €10.00. Register & Pay HERE.
Wednesday, June 2 - CONKERS LIVE with TBD - 7pm UK (2pm EST) - Cost is FREE. More info HERE.
Starting June 5th - Four Lesson Class - Learn to Turn Boxes! with Cindy Drozda - - Cost is $15 per session or $55 for all 4 sessions. Register & Pay HERE.
Saturdays & Sundays, June 5 & 6 and 12 & 13 - Carving "Roper" with Dale Green - various times - Cost is $125 - Register & Pay HERE.
Saturdays & Sundays, June 5 & 6, and 12 & 13 - Designing & Carving Your Own Miniatures with Ryan Olsen - various times - Cost is $95 - Register & Pay HERE.
Sunday, June 13 - Piercing & Texturing with Pat Carroll - 7pm Irish (2pm EST) - Cost is €10.00. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, June 15 - Pembroke Table - Make an Oval Table Top with Two Leaves - taught by Alf Sharp - a Highland Woodworking Live Class - 8pm EST - Cost is $49 [but there is a $10 discount code you can use]. Register & Pay HERE.
Thursday, June 17 - WOODSMITH SEMINAR - Logs to Lumber - Milling & Drying Lumber in a Home Shop - 11am CST (12noon EST) - Cost is $14.95. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, June 22 - Build a Federal Style Box - Embellish the Box with Beautiful Inla or Patarae - taught by Ronnie Young - a Highland Woodworking Live Class - 8pm EST - Cost is $49 [but there is a $10 discount code you can use]. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, June 29 - Photographing Woodturnings with John Vaeth - 5pm MTN (7pm EST) - Cost is $10. Register & Pay HERE.
Tuesday, July 13 - Pembroke Table - Crafting & Fitting a Bowl Front Drawer - taught by Alf Sharp - a Highland Woodworking Live Class - 8pm EST - Cost is $49 [but there is a $10 discount code you can use]. Register & Pay HERE.
Thursday, July 15 - WOODSMITH SEMINAR - When to Splurge, When to Save - 11am CST (12noon EST) - Cost is $14.95. Register & Pay HERE.
Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18 - Virtual Woodturning Symposium sponsored by the American Association of Woodturners. More details forthcoming. Keep informed by joining AAW and/or checking out their website, HERE. Announced Demonstrators:
Nick Agar, Turning Platters with Decorated Rims
Stuart Batty, Bowl Turning: The 40/40 Grind
Dixie Biggs, Need Some Relief?
Trent Bosch, Sienna Series Hollow Forms
Bruce Campbell, Managing Green Wood
Pat Carroll, Square Box with Pewter Inserts
Nick Cook, You Light Up My Life Table Lamp
Rebecca DeGroot, Mini Aquifer: A Wood/Resin Hybrid Droplet
Mark Dreyer, Standing Out in the World of Pen Making
Art Liestman, Flame Texturing of Highly Figured Hardwoods
JoHannes Michelsen, Full-Size Wearable Wood Hat
Al Miotke, Segmented Vase Construction
Thursday, August 19 - WOODSMITH SEMINAR - My Favorite Tool: Hand Saws - 11am CST (12noon EST) - Cost is $14.95. Register & Pay HERE.
Thursday, September 16 - WOODSMITH SEMINAR - Building Doors - 11am CST (12noon EST) - Cost is $14.95. Register & Pay HERE.