Learn the essentials of dust collection machinery and key accessories, including Magfitt magnetic fittings, to improve shop safety, airflow, and cleanup efficiency.
Good furniture begins with thoughtful design. In this workshop, Matthew Kressin will guide students through the essential principles and creative decisions involved in furniture design, helping participants develop a personal design vocabulary and a strong foundation for their own projects. Students will learn how to: • Understand the roles of function, scale, and proportion in successful furniture design • Analyze classic and contemporary designs to see what makes them work • Develop clear design concepts through sketching and thumbnail studies • Translate ideas into practical construction plans and joinery strategies • Select appropriate materials based on structural needs and aesthetics • Use visual tools such as sketches and simple models to refine designs • Evaluate and solve common design challenges before construction begins This workshop blends discussion, visual examples, and hands-on sketching so students can practice key design skills in real time. Whether you’re planning your first piece or looking to improve your creative process, this session will give you tools to design furniture with confidence, clarity, and intentionality. Matthew Kressin is the founder of Sawtooth Designs of Austin, Texas where he creates custom furniture and home goods that celebrate natural materials and thoughtful design. He has received multiple awards at the Texas Furniture Makers Show and is recognized locally as one of Austin’s top furniture designers for his sustainable, beautifully crafted work. Tuition is $75. Payments can be made online at www.tinyurl.com/design072626
Learn key setup tips, accessories, and techniques that improve accuracy, safety, and versatility at the drill press.
Learn the basics of woodturning, from safe lathe setup to fundamental cutting techniques for bowls, spindles, and small projects.
Learn essential maintenance steps for keeping your woodworking machines accurate, clean, and running safely at peak performance.
Experience two days of hands-on demos featuring Kreg's pocket-hole joinery systems, cutting solutions, cordless tools, and project-ready accessories. See how their drill/driver platform, Adaptive Cutting System, and full lineup of jigs help woodworkers and DIYers build faster, stronger, and with greater confidence.
Experience hands-on demos featuring Woodpeckers' precision-made tools and workflow solutions. Our friendly staff will be on hand to show you how their USA-built measuring tools, joinery jigs, router systems, and setup accessories solve common woodworking challenges with ultra-accurate results. While you're here, enter for a chance to win a Woodpeckers Prize, plus enjoy special savings off all Woodpecker products during the event so you can Show Off Your Skills on your next project!
