HCWG At The Woodworking Shows in Baltimore

About the Event:

2023 Baltimore show from Friday, January 6th, to Sunday, January 8th.

Guild members should check the show homepage here – “The 2023 Woodworking Shows in Baltimore” for latest information.  Save money on the entrance ticket, good for all three days, by purchasing there online.  Or, save even more money by working a shift and checking out the show the rest of the day!

Normally the HCWG staffs a 10′ x 30′ booth each year at ” The Woodworking Shows in Baltimore” annual event.  This activity promotes woodworking in our community, highlights the benefits of Guild membership, and showcases our rich pool of talents through our project exhibits.

Please consider supporting the Guild’s activities in the show by

  • Exhibiting one or more projects,
  • Volunteer to assist in staging (hauling materials to and from, setup, and teardown),
  • Volunteer to staff the booth, or
  • Volunteer to conduct a woodworking themed demonstration.

 

Guild Coordinator:

The Guild’s coordinator is Gene Torrey (view Gene’s profile).

2022 Volunteers2022 Floor PlanPrior VolunteersBlog PostsAbout the Event

Demonstration Presenters and Topics are needed, PLEASE Click the Volunteer Button Above.

Date / Time Activity Booth People Demonstration People
THU 5 Jan 1030a – 3p
1030a Staging:
Pickup at Bain Center
1100a Caravan to Fairgrounds
300p Return home		 Gene Torrey, Ron Lambert, Ron Clements, Jeremiah Hammett
FRI 6 Jan 10a – 12p Setup Ron Lambert, Franc Miller, Mike Heavner, David Hickson,
Keith Frampton
  12p – 3p Shift 1 Ron Lambert, Jack Nesbitt, Norm Williams, Mike Heavner David Hickson, and Keith Frampton
  3p – 6p Shift 2 Mike Heavner, Keith Frampton, Randy Dalnekoff NONE
SAT 7 Jan 10a – 2p Shift 1 Jeremiah Hammett, Kathy Paez, and Fred Schock NONE
  2p – 6p Shift 2 Jeremiah Hammett, Keith Frampton NONE
SUN 8 Jan 10a – 1p Shift 1 Heather Breland and Siva Girumala Manny Flecker
  1p – 3p Shift 2 Ron Lambert, Norm Williams, Mike Heavner, Mark Fradkin David Hickson
  3p – 4p Tear Down Gene Torrey, Ron Lambert, Norm Williams, Mike Heavner and
Mark Fradkin

Floor Plan – 3-Booth Layout – pending 2022 update

Public Viewing Area
Machine Demo Area Demo Area

 

Project and Membership Area

 

2020

David Hickson – Mallet Making
Gene Torrey – Natural Edge Bowl Setup
Manny Flecker w/Barb Haigwood, turning

Date / Time Activity Booth People Demonstration People
THU 2 Jan 11AM – 3PM Staging:
Pickup at Bain Center
Caravan to Fairgrounds		 Gene Torrey, Ron Lambert, Ron Clements, need one more
FRI 3 Jan 10a – 12p Setup Gene Torrey, Ron Lambert, Bernie Noppinger, Jack Spencer, Keith Frampton
  12p – 3p Shift 1 Ron Lambert, Bernie Noppinger, Stephen Dunbar, Jack Nesbitt David Hickson – Dovetails, need one more
  3p – 6p Shift 2 Jack Spencer, Mike Heavner, need one more need two more
SAT 4 Jan 10a – 2p Shift 1 Manny Flecker, Howard Eiserike, Randy Dalnekoff.

Manny Flecker – Handle and Bowl Turning

need one more
  2p – 6p Shift 2 Ed Fischer, Keith Frampton, Anna Ubeda, Richard Winchester Barb & Mike Haigwood
A square or shaped bowl. A fluted turned bowl Like Rudolf Lopez. I could also turn twisted handles.
SUN 5 Jan 10a – 1p Shift 1 Barb & Mike Haigwood

David Hickson – Mallet Turning

Manny – Handle and Bowl Turning
  1p – 3p Shift 2 Ron Lambert, Manny Flecker, Mike Heavner, Anna Ubeda Barb & Mike Haigwood
A square or shaped bowl. A fluted turned bowl Like Rudolf Lopez. I could also turn twisted handles.
  3p – 4p Tear Down Gene Torrey, Ron Lambert, Barb & Mike Haigwood, Mike Heavner, Anna Ubeda

2019

Date / Time Activity Booth People Demonstration People
FRI 4 Jan 830AM – 9AM Staging:
Pickup at Bain Center
Caravan to Fairgrounds		 Gene Torrey, Ron Clements, George Adams, Skip Wenk
  10a – 12p Setup Gene Torrey, Randy Dalnekoff, George Adams, Ron Clements, Skip Wenk, Keith Frampton, David Hickson, Jack Spencer, Edwin Keath, Bernie Noppinger
  12p – 3p Shift 1 Randy Dalnekoff, Keith Frampton, Bernie Noppinger David Hickson – stringing and inlay techniques at the Moravian workbench
Edwin Keath – Workbench, Waxing, Sharpening
  3p – 6p Shift 2 Jack Spencer, Jack Nesbit, Steve Dunbar, Bernie Noppinger Gene Torrey – Natural Edge Bowl Setup
David Hickson – Stringing and Inla
SAT 5 Jan 10a – 2p Shift 1 Manny Flecker, Howard Eiserike,
Mike Haigwood, Bernie Noppinger		 Gene Torrey – Natural Edge Bowl Setup, w/Barb Haigwood
  2p – 6p Shift 2 Mike Heavner, Ed Fischer, Anna Ubeda,
Mike Haigwood, Bernie Noppinger		 Manny Flecker w/Barb Haigwood, turning
SUN 6 Jan 10a – 1p Shift 1 Joel LaFerriere, Manny Flecker,
David Meh		 Cate Sullivan – Finishing Basic
  1p – 3p Shift 2 Gene Torrey, Mike Heavner, Anna Ubeda, Edwin Keath Manny Flecker,
David Hickson – stringing and inlay techniques at the Moravian workbench
Edwin Keath – Workbench, Waxing, Sharpening
  3p – 4p Tear Down Gene Torrey, Ron Clements, David Hickson, Edwin Keath,
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Promote the Guild & Woodworking:

There are several ways you can promote the Guild and woodworking at the show.

  • Volunteer to help with setup/tear down, exhibition, demonstration, or show your work.
  • See the Table Below for current status, and use Volunteer Form to sign up or change your current schedule – click orange button above.
  1. Staging will meet at Bain Center at 830AM sharp to load up and then head to the show.
  2. Setup is Friday from 1000AM-12PM, the show is open from 12-6, so the earlier we start the better.
    1. The show provides one electric outlet provided in the booth; we will need to bring a splitter, power strip bars, extension cords, etc.
    2. There will be three tables and six chairs provided by the Show Promoter.  If more are needed, the Guild must bring them.
  3. Tear down is Sunday no sooner than 3PM.
  4. Show Access (IMPORTANT):
    Guild members who are working their assigned shift get free show access for their assigned shift.

    1. All others visitors with the member, and members visiting outside their shift, must pay for admission.
    2. Check The Woodworking Shows web site Buy Tickets page for details.
    3. All workers will need to check in at the Information Booth at the main entrance, prior to going to the booth. Be prepared to show your Guild membership badge if requested.  Guild member names will be checked against the roster that the Guild Coordinator provides in advance.
    4. Spouses and family members will be required to purchase entry tickets.
    5. Members visiting outside their work times will be required to purchase entry tickets.
  5. Show Your Work:
    1. Exhibition – two persons are needed to man the booth, grow new membership by promoting the Guild and our activities, and hand out Guild fliers or membership forms.
    2. Project Showcase: In addition to showing your items in our booth, there is also the Event “Project Showcase”.  This is a judged event with prize recognition for best of class.  Read more about it including judging divisions, categories and schedule HERE on the show promoter’s web site.  Use the Project Showcase Submission form to register.
    3. Demonstration – Bowl and pen turning are very popular, as are other quick projects.  Do you want to demonstrate bandsaw or scroll saw projects?
      Also, a Presenter would be very useful to assist the demonstrator.  This way while the Demonstrator is focused on turning, the Presenter can explain what is going on.
    4. Booth Exhibits – It is important to show of the Guild and our broad interested through our finished craft.  Look at all the ribbons owns at HoCo Fair in August.
      1. Bring your finished items to the December meeting if you’re not able to make the show,
        or
      2. Better yet to the show on Friday before 1PM.
      3. Pickup your items after the show on Sunday at 3PM.
      4. Include notes about your items so the volunteers can talk about your project.