See firsthand what’s new in the industry. New products are launching again, and AWFS®Fair is the guaranteed place to see them. A New Product Showcase and special industry awards spotlight the best new ideas and give you a complete look at what’s available now to help you stay current and competitive. Click here to view the floor plan and exhibitor list.
Community
Everything else:
- Art exhibitions featuring furniture and woodworking
- Conferences and Seminars
- Woodworking Hobby and Industry Trade Shows
Note: Events in this category are not sponsored by the Des Moines Woodworkers Association. These listings are provided as a convenience and should not be considered an endorsement by DMWA unless otherwise noted.
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 14, 2021, 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 14, 2021, 3:30 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 15, 2021, 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 15, 2021, 1:30 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 16, 2021, 6:30 pm |
| Event End Date | June 16, 2021, 8:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 17, 2021, 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 17, 2021, 7:30 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 18, 2021, 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 18, 2021, 5:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 21, 2021, 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 21, 2021, 8:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 22, 2021, 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 22, 2021, 7:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 23, 2021, 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 23, 2021, 8:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
The Furniture Society's annual conference is being held virtually again this year. Normally held in a furniture- or craft-focussed city in the US, the conference draws studio furniture makers and instructors from across the US for presentations, workshops and community. The closest the conference has been held to Des Moines was in Kansas City and Milwaukee, so this is a great chance to check them out without the added cost of travel and hotels.
Events will run Monday-Friday for three weeks through June 21st. Note that times on their website are Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Iowa.
Registration for the entire conference is $100 for students, $200 for members, and $275 for non-members. Individual sessions are $5 / $10 / $15 for most sessions. There are two sessions that are not included in the conference pass.
If you're considering a full conference pass, a one-year membership is $35 for students or $65 for individuals, so you'll actually save a little by joining as a member first. Membership information available at https://furnsoc.org/members/join
More information can be found at https://furnsoc.org/fs-connects-21-summer/ and we will feature their daily schedule on our calendar.
| Event Date | June 24, 2021, 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | June 24, 2021, 6:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |
AWFS stands for the Association on Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers. The AWFS Fair is held every two years, and is one of the largest trade shows in the world for the woodworking and furniture industries.
From the AWFS website:
The 2021 AWFS Fair will feature North America's largest gathering of woodworking equipment and technology, as well as the largest selection of hardware, tooling, components, power tools, manufacturing software, lumber, panel and construction material as well as an endless array of supplies for furniture, cabinet, millwork manufacturers and custom woodworking shops of all sizes.
Get smart—and stay that way. AWFS®Fair delivers relevant industry information and education to advance your business—and your career. Attend the College of Woodworking Knowledge (CWWK) seminars, including the early morning technical “SMART” sessions. Click here to see the seminar program. (Seminars will be published in Spring 2019.)
Expand your network and strengthen your connections. Take advantage of valuable networking opportunities to meet with other woodworking pros and share ideas, advice and connections that can help improve your operations—and your profits.
Cost is $30 to all attendees who pre-register by June 27, 2019. After this date and onsite the registration fee is $50. This is for exhibit hall pass only. College of Woodworking Knowledge (CWWK) educational seminars are $75 a la carte by June 27, or $95 each after June 27 and onsite. A CWWK seminar “day pass” is also available. Learn more information about the CWWK program pricing here, and the Woodworking Network Symposia here.
| Event Date | July 20, 2021, 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | July 20, 2021, 5:00 pm |
| Categories | Community |