N.H. guild starts New England woodworking competition

The first New England Woodworking Competition, hosted by the nonprofit Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, is scheduled for Oct. 21 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center & Planetarium in Concord N.H.

The judges will be evaluating the entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience.

“The show provides an opportunity for woodworkers to display and discuss their craft and for the community to view the best in high quality woodworking design and construction from across the region. The pieces that will be on display are primarily made out of wood. For example, furniture, turned bowls and vases, lamps, boxes, carvings, all made by a craftsperson, from beginners to the advanced,” event chair Elliot Savitzky said in a statement.

“People should not feel hesitant to enter. We have many prizes in cash and merchandise to offer and you don’t have to make something just for this event. It could have been made years ago. This is all about the experience of meeting up with like-minded individuals who want to share their hard work. We are seeking involvement from both professional and amateur woodworkers and emerging artists at all levels.”

Participants can register on the guild’s website and purchase tickets at https://gnhw.org/register.