Northeast Woodworkers Showcase To Be March 29,30

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Northeast Woodworkers Association is hosting its 23rd annual Showcase presentation at the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 29-30. This premier NWA show, largest of its kind in the country, will be presenting over 600 exhibits reflecting the art of woodworking, ranging from fine furniture, to exquisite turnings, carvings, intarsia, scroll work, sculpture, toys and accessories, and musical instruments, offered on a background of oriental rugs and plants. Other special feature exhibits will include iconic world landmarks constructed with wooden toothpicks and a display of hand crafted banjos. Exhibitors, both amateur and professional, travel from various regions of New York, including adjoining states, for the opportunity to show their works of art and vie for awards in multiple categories, including “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice.” Lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of woodworking topics, presented by nationally and regionally recognized master craftsmen, are held continually throughout the two days in lecture rooms and on the main floor and are free of charge. The NWA Showcase normally attracts 5,000 people over the two day event, many who come to attend the Totally Turning symposium, dedicated to the art of turning on a lathe. In addition to the exhibits, attendees have an opportunity to peruse among the 100 national and regional trade vendors, offering for sale wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products. A traditionally popular demonstration is the Toy Factory, where NWA members create wooden toys to pass out free to the children. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with an admission fee of $10. Children under 12 get in free.