Annual CWC Seminars

Each year CWC holds a seminar with a guest expert(s) in woodworking. Seminars are usually held in February or April.

Recent past seminar speakers have included:

Glen D Huey & Chuck Bender, 360 Woodworking, presented a workshop on Learning to Build Joints with Both Hand Tools & Power Tools. (April 15, 2017).

Glen D Huey & Chuck Bender, 360 Woodworking, demonstrated Master Joinery Execution and Designing for Wood Movement. (April 23, 2016).

Ron Herman, shared techniques on Blending Hand Tools into Your Modern Workshop. (April 18, 2015).

Mark Hedin, presented a seminar on Epoxy Surface Treatments: Decorative, Durable & Diverse. (March 29, 2014).

Glen D Huey, presented many specifications, techniques and tips on Fine Furniture Case Construction. (April 28, 2012).

Doug Dale & Zane Powell, demonstrated How to get the Most out of Your Power Tools With Jigs, Fixtures and Proper Setup. (April 2, 20011) Keith Neer generously opened his shop for this seminar.and several others.

Marc Adams, Master Woodworker and Teacher as well as owner of the largest hands-on woodworking school in the world, Marc Adam's School of Woodworking, presented a seminar on The Fundamentals of Woodworking (March 20th, 2010). Popular Woodworking Magazine teamed with us to provide facilities for this seminar.

Keith Neer, Master Woodworker and CWC member, presented a seminar on Power Tool Setup and Safe Use (April 25th, 2009). Mueller Woodworking Supply – 101 E. Benson, Reading, Ohio, teamed up with us to host this seminar.
Bob Flexner, well-known author and finishing expert presented a two-day seminar entitled "Flexner on Finishing" (April 12-13, 2008). Popular Woodworking Magazine teamed with us to provide facilities for this seminar.
2007 Seminarama This was a "hands-on" exercise conducted by members for members. 21 of our members opened their shops to host groups of varying sizes on 18 different topics. The time period ranged from Thursday to Sunday, April 19-22, 2007.
Ernie Conover, author of The Router Table Book (February, 2006)
Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild -- demonstrations by Master Turners (February, 2005)
Kelly Mehler, author of The Tablesaw Book. (February, 2004)
Glen Huey, author of Fine Furniture for a Lifetime and Building Fine Furniture. (April, 2003)

Other past speakers have included:

Scott Philips, host of PBS television's The American Woodshop

Jeff Jewitt - Finishing techniques

Marc Adams of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking

Lonnie Bird, author of The Shaper Book