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Welcome!

We are a group of men and women in Upstate NY dedicated to the enjoyment of woodworking. Membership includes lectures and workshops by renowned woodworking personalities and local professionals as well as free access to our extensive lending library of books and videos.

RWS welcomes everyone interested in the craft whether professional or hobbyist. Join the company of hundreds of enthusiasts - carvers, turners, furniture makers, boat builders, and other skilled craftspeople and take your woodworking skills to a new level.

 

 

 

Recent News

  • Silent Auction at the National Lectures

    02/11/13

    Have tools and equipment you don't use?  Starting with the Peter Galbert lecture on September 28, RWS will sponsor a series of "Silent Auctions" to be held at each of the National Lectures.

    Here's how it works.

    •Download and fill out the downloadable form with your name, the minimum price and the incremental bid you think is appropriate for each of your items. (Forms will also be available at the auction.)

    •During the evening, members will have the opportunity to bid on each item, starting with your minimum bid.

    •The bidding will close out after the speaker completes his presentation.

    •After the event, buyers and sellers meet to exchange cash and items. If the minimum bid is not reached, the seller recovers the item.

    •A 10% donation to RWS based on the sale price is greatly appreciated.

    Have fun, get some bargains, get rid of things you don't want and enjoy the interaction with your fellow members.

  • National Speakers for 2012-13

    02/11/13

    2012 - 2013 National Speakers

    Here is a list of our National Speakers for the 2012-2013 membership year.

    Peter Galbert - Windsor Chair Construction, September 28, 2012

    Nancy Hiller - Functional Design, October 19, 2012

    Rich Hoven - Historical Barns and Tools, November 16, 2012

    Philip Lowe - Period Furniture, January 18, 2013

    Rich Tannen - Artistic Furniture Discussion, February 8, 2013

    Keith Tompkins - Wood Turning,  March 8, 2013

    Greg Johnson - Furniture Finishing, April 19, 2013

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    02/11/13

 

Upcoming Workshops

A Note About Workshops

Workshop Location and Policy : 01/01/20

Many of our workshops are at CP Rochester, which is located at 3399 South Winton Road in Henrietta (see map).

If you schedule a workshop and can't attend, please contact the workshop chair or the instructor. Many times we have a waiting list. If you contact us before the workshop, your fee will be applied toward a future workshop. Otherwise, your fee is non-refundable.

The workshop prices for non-members includes membership in RWS.

 

Workshop Registration