Wood Week 2027
Overview
Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving, painting to sharpening, there’s a wide variety of skills and projects on offer, centered in hand tools and local woods. The Carver’s Conference on Friday, March 12 is a day full of free demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings open to the public. This year features Guest Instructor Yoshitsune Yamamoto as well as several new course offerings. The week will include evening gatherings and presentations. Full schedule posted in early 2027.
Featured Guest Instructor
Yoshitsune Yamamoto is a highly skilled toolmaker who specializes in kanna, the storied hand tools of Japanese woodworkers. In addition to making renowned tools, Yoshitsune consults with the GINOWA organization in Japan to build connections between master craftspeople and apprentices in order to ensure transmission of vital technical knowledge and skills to keep these centuries old traditions active and vibrant. This is his first trip to North House, and a rare chance to work with a toolmaker of this caliber outside of Japan. Yoshitsune will give a presentation and demonstration on Friday, March 12.
Carver’s Conference Schedule: Friday, March 12, 9am-9pm
As a special feature of this week, all classes will take a break on Friday to allow everyone to participate in demonstrations, presentations, and community events . Participation in the Carver’s Conference Day is free and does not require registration. The public is welcome to attend. Full schedule posted in early 2027.
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Carving | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Mike Loeffler |
| Carving Wooden Plates and Trays With Hand Tools | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Paul Linden |
| Fireside Stool | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Lauren Newby |
| Japanese Handplanes: Nankin Kanna | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Yoshitsune Yamamoto |
| Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Alex Yerks |
| Oodles of Noodles: An Introduction to Chip Carving and Handmade Pasta | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Brandon Ternes | Cooper Ternes |
| Split Willow Basketry | 3/9/2027 | 3/11/2027 | Jarrod Dahl |
| Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style | 3/13/2027 | 3/15/2027 | Charles Banks |
| Japanese Handplanes: Kanna | 3/13/2027 | 3/16/2027 | Yoshitsune Yamamoto |
| Kolrosing Nordic Runes | 3/13/2027 | 3/15/2027 | Liesl Chatman | Jake Fee |
| Shave Horse: Build Your Own, Knockdown Style | 3/13/2027 | 3/15/2027 | Gabe Strand |
| Swiss-Style Coopering: Flat Backed Wooden Staved Vessels | 3/13/2027 | 3/16/2027 | Eric Edgin |
| Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions | 3/13/2027 | 3/15/2027 | Wesley Hathaway | Fred Livesay |
| Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4 | 3/16/2027 | 3/16/2027 | Wesley Hathaway | Fred Livesay |