The Woodworking Special Interest Group (legally a Committee) of the Woodworkers of Central New York, Inc. (formerly the Sawdust & Woodchips Woodworking Association) generally meets on the First (1st) Wednesday of the month.   For at least January 2023 the meeting location will be the Community Room at Station 1 of the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department, 7920 River Road, Baldwinsville, NY.   After that, the location may change due to issues with the Belgium Cold Springs Fire District restricting the use of the room by the Fire Department members.
     Meetings start at 6:30pm.  Each "meeting" includes a demonstration, Show & Tell session, and time to interact with your fellow woodturners.  In August 2021, we returned to in-person meetings but also provided an option for members to attend via Zoom.   These meetings are called Hybrid.  Zoom links are sent out to members two to three days before the meeting via E-Mail.
     This SIG provides educational programs, workshops, and special events that span all genres of woodworking.   Topics for monthly programs, talks, or demonstrations cover a broad range of topics of interest to the membership.  The Advisory Team is always looking to its membership for suggestions for programs and speakers.  Contact Charlie LaPrease to let him know your thoughts!

2023 Meetings, Workshops, & Special Events

Demo/Event Date
Demonstration/Event Description
Wednesday, January 4
In-Person & Via Zoom  -  Dust Collection with Oneida Air
Wednesday, February 1
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Air Brushing Techniques ​with Jackie Yonkers
Thursday - Saturday, February 23-25
Members Demonstrate During the NYS Farm Show in the Witter Museum @ NYS Fairgrounds
Wednesday, March 1
In-Person & Via Zoom  -  Kumiko Basics with Dave Wheat & Tom Cooney
Wednesday, April 5
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Wednesday, May 3
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, May 13
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, June 7
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, June 17
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, July 5
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, July 15
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, August 2
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, August 12
​All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, August 23- Monday, September 4
Members Demonstrate During the Annual NYS Fair in the Witter Museum
Wednesday, September 6
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, September 16
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
​Wednesday, October 4
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Topic TBD
Saturday, October 14
All Member (Weather Permitting) Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Saturday, November 11?
Woodworkers Challenge for All Members at a Location TBD 
Sunday, December 3 or 10
Holiday Party & Annual Meeting for All Members at a Location TBD

2022 Meetings, Workshops, & Special Events

All demonstrations listed below may change due to unforeseen circumstances. 
Demo/Event Date
Demonstration/Event Description
Wednesday, January 5
In-Person & Via Zoom  -  Tom Derby of Salt City Woods on Epoxy, etc.
Wednesday, February 2
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Building a Kayak with Bob Santore
Thursday - Saturday, February 24-26
Members Demonstrate During the NYS Farm Show in the Witter Museum @ NYS Fairgrounds
Wednesday, March 2
In-Person & Via Zoom  -  Dave Eichorn on This & That!
Wednesday, April 6
In-Person & Via Zoom  - ​Sharpening & Using a Scraper with Terry Dote
Wednesday, May 4
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Making a Crush Grind Peppermill with Rod Castle
Saturday, May 14
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, June 1
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Jig Night
Saturday, June 18
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, July 6
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Exploring the History of the Rose Engine Lathe with Jeffrey Cheramie
Saturday, July 16
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, August 3
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Wing It Wednesday with Charlie LaPrease & Bruce Meissner
Saturday, August 13
​All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Wednesday, August 24- Monday, September 5
Members Demonstrate During the Annual NYS Fair in the Witter Museum
Wednesday, September 7
In-Person & Via Zoom  - Making a Native American Flute with Mike Bloomquist
Saturday, September 17
All Member Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
​Wednesday, October 5
In-Person & Via Zoom  - A Talk with Mike Danial
Saturday, October 15
All Member (Weather Permitting) Workshop @ Eight Acres Event Center
Saturday, November 12
Woodworkers Challenge for All Members 
Sunday, December 4
Holiday Party for All Members

2021 Meetings, Workshops, & Special Events

Demo / Event Date
Demonstration / Event Description
January 6
VIA ZOOM - Using the Bandsaw, Tuning, & Blades with Charlie LaPrease
February 3
VIA ZOOM - Bandsaw Boxes with Bud Millis
March 3
VIA ZOOM - Jigs for Woodworking
April 7
VIA ZOOM - Mortise & Tenon Joints with Neal Johnson
May 5
VIA ZOOM - Carving a Santa with Mike Bloomquist
June 2
VIA ZOOM - Using the Jointer & Planner with Charlie LaPrease
July 7
VIA ZOOM - Bandsaw Puzzles with Steve Sabella
August 4
VIA ZOOM - Weaving a Stool Seat with Kenn Pickard
August 20 - September 6
Cancelled  - Members Demonstrate During the 2021 NYS Fair in the Witter Agricultural Museum
September 8
Topic TBD
October 6
In Person - Understanding Glues
with Bob Behnke of Franklin International - Maker of Titebond Glues
November 3
In Person - 15th Woodworkers's Challenge
Sunday, December 5, 1-4pm
 Club-Wide Holiday Event at a Place TBD
Annual Donation of Toys for Underprivileged Children Thru St. Rose Food Pantry

2020 Meetings, Workshops, & Special Events

Date
Topic / Event
January 8
Life After Stickley! with Mike Danials, former Historian at Stickley
February 5
Carved Pine Birds with Ed Siegel
February 27-29
Members demo during the Farm Show in the Witter Agricultural Museum, NYS Fairgrounds
March 4
 Finishing - What's Out There, Deciding on a Finish, Applying with Charlie LaPrease
March 20-22
CANCELLED - Members demo at the Woodworking Show in Horticulture Building, NYS Fairgrounds
April 1
CANCELLED - Using Milk Paint & Marbling with Barbara Raymond-LaPrease
May 6
 CANCELLED - Dust Collection with Dan Knapp of  Oneida Air
June 17
VIA ZOOM - Dust Collection with Dan Knapp of  Oneida Air
July 8
VIA ZOOM - String Inlay with Terry Dote
August 5
VIA ZOOM - Basics of Wood Burning with Bob Ireland
August 21 - September 7
CANCELLED - ​Members demo during the 18 Day 2020 NYS Fair in the Witter Agricultural Museum, NYS Fairgrounds
September 2
VIA ZOOM - Using Milk Paint & Marbling with Barbara Raymond-LaPrease
October 7
VIA ZOOM - Turning an Antique Peppermill with Rod Castle
November 4
VIA ZOOM - Power Tool Safety with Charlie LaPrease & Friends
15th Annual Woodworkers Challenge - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
December 2
Holiday Event - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Saturday, December 12
Virtual Holiday Zoom Event with Holiday Contest Results, etc.

2019 Meetings & Events

Date
Topic
Presenter
January 9, 2019
Stickley - An Insider's Look
Mike Danial, Stickley Historian
February 6, 2019
Laser Engraving - From Big to Small
Robert Love & Bruce Meissner
February 21-23, 2019
Demonstrate at the 2019 New York State Farm Show 
In the Danial Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum at the New York State Fairgrounds
 
March 6
Cancelled Due to Weather
 
April 3
Shaker Box Construction
Bill Keller & Bob Casey
May 1
Introduction to Carving
Members of the Carvers
Thursday, June 6
History of Dulcimers
Bernd Krause
July 3
Super Show & Tell
You, Our Members
August 3
Annual Family Picnic for All Members
 
August 7
Stations of the Club
TBD
August 21 - September 2
Demonstrate During the New York State Fair
​In the Danial Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum
 
September 4
Jig Night is Back!
All Members
October 2
Toy Night!
All Members
November 6
14th Annual Woodworker's Challenge
All Members
December 4
Holiday Gathering
All Members
* The Fire House is the Community Room at Station One of the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department at 7920 River Road,  
​    Baldwinsville, NY  13027
​   The Daniel Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum is located on the grounds of the New York State Fair in Solvay, NY, just
   north of Syracuse, NY.  ​ The Museum is located down Restaurant Row​ directly across from the Coliseum.  It is the oldest
​   building on the Fairgrounds property.