From John Twedt, Event Chair

I would like to invite you to the 2016 Artistry in Wood show sponsored by the Woodworkers, Woodturners and Carvers Clubs. It will be at the Woodsmith Store on Friday the 23rd through Sunday the 25th of September. The show will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We have been planning for the show for some time and all of the pieces are in place. The projects that you have made since the last show are welcome. You may also bring projects that you have never shown in a prior show. The show will be held along with the Woodsmith Fall Sale. When you attend the show you can shop for the items you need for your next project. We have a loyal clientele that marvels at seeing the things that the Club Members produce so please join us in September. See you there!

Rules to Exhibit at Artistry in Wood

• The item should not have been previously shown at Artistry in Wood show.
• You must be a club member from a sponsoring club to exhibit an item at Artistry in Wood.
• There is no limit on how many items one member can exhibit.
• You must bring and register items on Thursday, the 22^nd of September, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Woodsmith Store.
• Sales of exhibits will be allowed at the show.
• Two prize winners will be announced. One prize per exhibitor.

If you cannot make the registration deadline on Thursday the 22^nd, please email John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.

Projects need to be picked up on Sunday the 25^th from 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm. The crew at Woodsmith would like to avoid staying past 3:40 but must be done by 4:00 pm when the Store closes.

From John Twedt, Event Chair

I would like to invite you to the 2016 Artistry in Wood show sponsored by the Woodworkers, Woodturners and Carvers Clubs. It will be at the Woodsmith Store on Friday the 23rd through Sunday the 25th of September. The show will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We have been planning for the show for some time and all of the pieces are in place. The projects that you have made since the last show are welcome. You may also bring projects that you have never shown in a prior show. The show will be held along with the Woodsmith Fall Sale. When you attend the show you can shop for the items you need for your next project. We have a loyal clientele that marvels at seeing the things that the Club Members produce so please join us in September. See you there!

Rules to Exhibit at Artistry in Wood

• The item should not have been previously shown at Artistry in Wood show.
• You must be a club member from a sponsoring club to exhibit an item at Artistry in Wood.
• There is no limit on how many items one member can exhibit.
• You must bring and register items on Thursday, the 22^nd of September, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Woodsmith Store.
• Sales of exhibits will be allowed at the show.
• Two prize winners will be announced. One prize per exhibitor.

If you cannot make the registration deadline on Thursday the 22^nd, please email John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.

Projects need to be picked up on Sunday the 25^th from 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm. The crew at Woodsmith would like to avoid staying past 3:40 but must be done by 4:00 pm when the Store closes.

It's time for our Fall Swap Meet! We will set up in the lot behind the store.

Access to the area is around the east side of the store

Sellers can set up anytime after 8:30 am.

If you have anything woodworking related to trade or sell you're welcome to come and make your best deal. (You can tell your spouse you actually sold some tools!)

Sturdy tables will be provided by the Woodsmith Store for sellers. Or just come to browse. There will be lots of tools, machinery, books, jigs, and collectibles. There’s sure to be something you can’t live without.

So, clean out your shop and come to the Swap Meet. It only happens once every two years — don't miss it!

The Des Moines Woodworkers, Des Moines Woodturners and Mid-Iowa Wood Carvers have sponsored and decorated a tree the Festival of Trees and Lights for many years. You can get involved by making and donating ornaments for our tree at one of our meetings, volunteering to help at the event, or just by attending!

From the event site at  https://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/about-festival-of-trees.aspx :

Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children's activities, food, shopping and more!

Your attendance means you are supporting valuable programs at Blank Children's Hospital. Programs that would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

We invite you to attend Festival, volunteer at Festival or support Festival by making a contribution, decorating a tree or donating books.

The Des Moines Woodworkers, Des Moines Woodturners and Mid-Iowa Wood Carvers have sponsored and decorated a tree the Festival of Trees and Lights for many years. You can get involved by making and donating ornaments for our tree at one of our meetings, volunteering to help at the event, or just by attending!

From the event site at  https://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/about-festival-of-trees.aspx :

Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children's activities, food, shopping and more!

Your attendance means you are supporting valuable programs at Blank Children's Hospital. Programs that would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

We invite you to attend Festival, volunteer at Festival or support Festival by making a contribution, decorating a tree or donating books.

The Des Moines Woodworkers, Des Moines Woodturners and Mid-Iowa Wood Carvers have sponsored and decorated a tree the Festival of Trees and Lights for many years. You can get involved by making and donating ornaments for our tree at one of our meetings, volunteering to help at the event, or just by attending!

From the event site at  https://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/about-festival-of-trees.aspx :

Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children's activities, food, shopping and more!

Your attendance means you are supporting valuable programs at Blank Children's Hospital. Programs that would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

We invite you to attend Festival, volunteer at Festival or support Festival by making a contribution, decorating a tree or donating books.

The Des Moines Woodworkers, Des Moines Woodturners and Mid-Iowa Wood Carvers have sponsored and decorated a tree the Festival of Trees and Lights for many years. You can get involved by making and donating ornaments for our tree at one of our meetings, volunteering to help at the event, or just by attending!

From the event site at  https://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/about-festival-of-trees.aspx :

Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children's activities, food, shopping and more!

Your attendance means you are supporting valuable programs at Blank Children's Hospital. Programs that would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

We invite you to attend Festival, volunteer at Festival or support Festival by making a contribution, decorating a tree or donating books.

The Des Moines Woodworkers, Des Moines Woodturners and Mid-Iowa Wood Carvers have sponsored and decorated a tree the Festival of Trees and Lights for many years. You can get involved by making and donating ornaments for our tree at one of our meetings, volunteering to help at the event, or just by attending!

From the event site at  https://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/about-festival-of-trees.aspx :

Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children's activities, food, shopping and more!

Your attendance means you are supporting valuable programs at Blank Children's Hospital. Programs that would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

We invite you to attend Festival, volunteer at Festival or support Festival by making a contribution, decorating a tree or donating books.

Meet us in Britt, Iowa (about two hours north of Des Moines, west of Clear Lake), and tour two neighboring manufacturers Williams and Hussey Molders, makers of molding machines for curved stock, and the Original Saw Company, makers of radial arms, beam saws, and crosscut saws.

We'll tour from 10am until about noon, with a break for lunch on your own or in small groups. 
(lunch is not being provided by DMWA)

RSVP is Required: Fill out the Google Form by June 23^rd at https://forms.gle/CpgoPLkqPq7wCrT47

Questions? email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For more information on the machinery these companies manufacture:

Williams & Hussey Machine and Tool Co. (williamsnhussey.com)

Original Saw Company - Radial Arm - Beam - Cross Cut Saws

For those interested, some of us will also be visiting The National Hobo Museum after the machinery tour.