Hello, It’s that time again! The AWFS®Fair is scheduled for July 25-28 which will be here before you know it. We are excited about the show. Exhibit space is already 90% sold! (If you need booth space, now is the time. You can reach Amy Bartz at amy@awfs.org or call 323-215-0302.) This will be our […]
Publication Features Award-Winning Student Work from 2017-2021 Anaheim, Calif., (November 2, 2022) — The Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers® (AWFS® ) has partnered with Cedar Lane Press to publish a new book featuring student projects from the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition. Fresh Wood Design Book: Finished Works from Woodworking’s Next Generation (November 2022; […]
Call for Entries Now Open Anaheim, September 21 — The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS) will host its 12th biennial Fresh Wood student furniture competition. The competition, which will be showcased at the 2021 AWFS®Fair, July 20-23, in Las Vegas, is open to high school and post-secondary students in woodworking or related programs. […]
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-1) came to the AWFS Fair on Friday afternoon, July 19 to learn more about the woodworking industry; see machinery and exhibitors first-hand; and broadcast congratulations to the students at the Fresh Wood and Turning to the Future awards ceremony. Rep. Titus spent 40 minutes touring the show floor, where she got […]
Nearly Four Dozen Students Accept Awards at Fresh Wood and Turning to the Future Ceremony FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adam Kessler, Education Manager adam@awfs.org (323) 215-0312 LAS VEGAS − (July 20, 2019) – Nicholas Maraldo, a student at Furniture Institute of Massachusetts won the Best of Show award in the 2019 AWFS® Fresh Wood Competition […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Adria Torrez adria@awfs.org 323.215.0311 AWFS® Announces New Look for Fresh Wood Trophy Master Craftsman Paul Schürch Designs 2015 Best of Show ANAHEIM, CA – May 12, 2015 – Beginning in 2015, the Best of Show trophy for the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition will be […]
NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon: fresh wood volume 6, featuring the finalist and winning projects from the 2013 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition at the AWFS Fair. This hardcover, 92 page book includes professional studio photography (by Alan Harp Design) of the 40 impressive student pieces, along with commentary by the makers. Order your copy today!
fresh wood volume 6 Now Available The latest edition of the fresh wood book series, featuring the finalist and winning projects from the 2013 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, is now available to purchase on Amazon. This full color hardbound publication showcases the forty outstanding projects made by high school and post secondary woodworking and […]
Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®), is proud to partner with the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) to introduce the Turning to the Future competition and juried exhibit, to showcase student woodturning. The competition will be open to high school and post-secondary students in art, design, or trade programs. The finalist pieces will be […]
AWFS has announced a new Special Theme Category for the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition. The competition, which will be showcased at the 2015 AWFS®Fair, July 22-25, in Las Vegas, is open to high school and post-secondary students in accredited woodworking or related programs. Entry applications will be accepted until May 1, 2015. The Special […]