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James River Woodcarvers - Open Carving

Thursday, December 19, 1 PM - 3 PM

James River Woodcarving Club is where woodcarvers come together to learn, teach and have fun carving. Bring a project or just stop by to chat and make friends! This is when we carve, chat, share ideas, and learn new skills.

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Richmond Woodturners Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Richmond Woodturners is a group of young and old whose mission is to provide education and information to those who are interested in woodturning and to promote woodturning as an artform within the club and to the general public. They get together every month to have fun and share ideas and expertise with each other.

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MagFitt Dust Collection

Saturday, January 11, 1 PM - 2 PM

Dust collection in small shops gets a little easier with MagFitt connections. Let us show you how you can maximize your dust collection system with MagFitt.

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Router Basics

Saturday, January 18, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making rabbets or putting a roundover edge on a board in your future? Our in-store experts will walk you through what you need to know to start using a router.

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Supreme Bowl Competion

Saturday, February 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

We've got our annual Supreme Bowl Competition coming February 8! More details coming soon!

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Spoon Carving

Saturday, February 8, 1 PM - 2 PM

A simple household item, but much needed. Learn the steps to create your own custom carved spoon along with some tips & tricks to help you along the way.

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Sharpening your Tools

Saturday, February 15, 1 PM - 2 PM

Sharp tools are safe tools. Stop in and learn how to properly keep the edge of your tools sharp.

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Arbor Day

Saturday, March 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Celebrate Arbor Day with our Tree Giveaway! Join us in nurturing our community and the environment by picking up your free tree sapling to plant at home. Together, let’s grow a greener future—while supplies last, so don’t miss out!

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xTool Demo

Saturday, March 8, 1 PM - 2 PM

Laser engraving your projects isn’t that difficult. Let us show you how to get started.

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Bandsaw Tune Up

Saturday, March 15, 1 PM - 2 PM

Don’t just kick the tires. Learn how to properly keep your bandsaw in top working order.

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RATS (Richmond Antique Tool Society)

Saturday, April 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

Come on out and join Rick Long and the other club members for this fantastic antique tool sale. Hand planes, chisels, hand saws, and more! You name it, they've got it! Best part is that these items are for sale! This is your chance to ask questions from the experts as well as purchase a unique tool of your own.

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Table Saw Tune Up

Saturday, April 12, 1 PM - 2 PM

Keeping your table saw in top working order makes your project easier and safer. Stop in as we show you how!

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Chip Carving

Saturday, April 26, 1 PM - 2 PM

Creating intricate designs in your carvings takes special skills. We’ll show you the basic techniques to get you started on your chip carving journey.

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CNC Demo

Saturday, May 10, 1 PM - 2 PM

Creating complex carvings just got easier with the CNC machine. We’ll show you the basics on how to use a CNC machine and some tips to get you started.

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Festool Domino

Saturday, May 17, 1 PM - 2 PM

: Accurate, hidden connections that fit the first time are simple with the Festool domino. Let our in-store Festool expert show you how to get started with this unique tool.

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Knife Competition & Show

Saturday, August 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

Your favorite competition is coming back! Our Annual Knife Competition & Show is making its return August 9! Rules are simple: - 3 categories: Forged, Cut/Grinded & Kit - 3 classes: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced - 1st & 2nd place winners for each category - People’s Choice Award - YOU CAN ONLY SUBMIT ONE KNIFE PER CATEGORY - Anyone can submit a knife We have our amazing judges coming back this year: Brent Stubblefield (Join or Die Knives), Ben Abbott (Forged In Fire Judge/Ashgrove Forge), & Greg Campbell (Cur Custom Knives) We have 10 spots for our Knife Show so If you are a knife vendor and want to sell any product, stock and merchandise, please email us at woodcraft325@gmail.com with the header Knife Show Submission and we will reserve your spot! Knife submissions are due between August 4 - 8 We can’t wait to see what y’all make this year and good luck to all future participants!