Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers upcoming events

A World in the Making: The Shakers (January 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A WORLD IN THE MAKING: THE SHAKERS

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A World in the Making: The Shakers explores the design legacy of the Shakers, a religious group whose values of community, labor, and equality shaped their furniture, architecture, and everyday objects. Through works by contemporary artists influenced by the Shakers, alongside original Shaker-made pieces, the exhibition considers how their design principles remain relevant today.

Founded in 18th-century England and later established in the U.S. across more than twenty distinct communities, from Kentucky to Maine, Shaker communities developed a distinctive visual language—marked by simplicity, innovation, and purpose. While often celebrated for their aesthetic, Shaker designs were rooted in spiritual practice and collective life.

By pairing historical artifacts with newly commissioned works, the exhibition invites reflection on how Shaker ideals continue to inform conversations around inclusion, gender, and intentional living in the 21st century.

This exhibition was organized by the Vitra Design Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia, and the Wüstenrot Foundation in collaboration with Shaker Museum.

A review of the exhibit and pictures can be found at https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-institute-contemporary-art-shakers/

“A World in the Making” shows Shaker chairs adapted for rocking and swiveling. The “revolver” chair at far left has a base efficiently adapted from a candle stand. Credit...Caroline Gutman for The New York Times

North Bennett St School Spring Community Ed classes (March 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NBSS has excellent Community Education classes, and Spring Classes are registering now!

Community Education courses

Skill Share hosted by Lowell Makes (April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Lowell Makes is hosting the 2026 Mill City Skills Day on April 11, the same day and location as our regular EMGW Saturday morning meeting. All types of "maker" skills and crafting will be showcased. EMGW members are invited to stay for the day's program and are also invited to be guest presenters for short demonstrations of various woodworking skills.

Full details and a form to volunteer as a presenter are in the following link:

https://lowellmakes.com/mill-city-skill-share/

If you would like to volunteer, please try to respond by March 16 so that an official schedule can be completed.

SAPFM New England Chapter skill presentation (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New England Chapter, SAPFM, has scheduled a skill presentation event on Saturday, April 18^th, in Sanbornville, New Hampshire at the shop of Dan Faia - 3 High Street, Suite C, Sanbornville, NH 03872.

This chapter event will include demonstrations pertaining to the construction and application of the “golden proportion” and the layout of a carved knee shell on a cabriole leg, presented by Wes Sunderland.

Dan Faia will continue with design layouts of furniture carvings and demos. Included will be several typical bench fixtures and their holding applications.

Dan’s shop is oriented for woodworking class instructions held throughout the year. The shop is well equipped with benches and related equipment. To view his class schedule go to: www.danielfaia.com.

PLEASE RSVP TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING.

DIRECTIONS: Travel eastward to approach the New Hampshire eastern state border. State route #16 begins at Portsmouth and follows the state line northward. Arrive on Rt. 16 either North or South and travel to route #109. At junction route 109 turn eastward at the traffic light and corner Mobil station. Travel about ½ mile on route 109 to the High Street intersection. There is a large brick building and a bright yellow building at the two corners. You have arrived at #3 High Street, the yellow building. Parking in rear and Dan’s shop is at rear end of building adjacent to the parking lot.

Arrival time is 9-to-10am, and event is 10am-to-1pm. Bring a folding chair. Maximum space for 20 individuals and minimum of 5 to attend. Please notify your intent to attend this meeting. A fee of $10 is requested. No “show & tell” displays are planned.

Regards, Chapter Leads: Wes Sunderland and Brian Alcorn.

Midwest Tool Collectors Association (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Midwest Tool Collectors Association

New England, Arundel, Maine-April 25, 2026

(New England) meet will be held at The Landing School, 286 River Road, Arundel, ME 04046. Table setup will be at 7:30am with trading beginning at 8:00am. The meet usually concludes at Noon. The school will be having an open house at the same time with demos throughout the event. The event is FREE to the public.

Held at https://www.landingschool.edu/

Fine Woodworking New England Open House hosted by CVSW (May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FINE WOODWORKING NEW ENGLAND

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CVSW OPEN HOUSE!

Talk to some of your favorite Fine Woodworking authors

18 Ongoing Live seminars both days

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Woodworker Day at Highland Hardwoods (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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