SAWS Fine Works in Wood Exhibition 2023
Some of the best woodworkers from Canada’s west coast built pieces for the 40th anniversary exhibition, and the results show it.
After missing the previous exhibition due to COVID-19, the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (SAWS) was pleased to be able to present the Fine Works in Wood Exhibition 2023. This was the 40th anniversary of the event, which began in 1983. Some of the best woodworkers from the west coast built pieces for the exhibition, and the results show it. With about 50 pieces entered, it’s clear that woodworking, furniture making and turning are alive and well. Here’s a collection of the award winners. For more information and to see all of the other entrants, visit SAWS.ca.
Lazy Spiral
Doug Drury
Harold Biswanger Award
Detritus
Douglas Pueschel
Best Overall – Second Place
Tree Vessel
Dale Lowe
Best Turning
MG Design
Michael Gould
Best Overall –
First Place Best Furniture Category
Burl Within Burl
Herm Stolte
Best Overall – Honourable Mention
The Bridge Bench
Mark Qualizza
Best Overall – Third Place
Curly Maple Platter
Dale Lowe
Best Finish
Wine Cabinet
Ralph Reichenback
Special
Cabinet of Wenge and Anigre
Mike Mulvey
Best Overall – Honourable Mention 2
Jatoba Low Table
Rene Lebel
Best Overall – Honourable Mention 3
Greenman Poker Box
Ryan Andrusky
Best Other Category
Kumiko Lamp
Rene Lebel
Best First-Time Entry
Rob is a studio furniture maker and the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement. Instagram at @RobBrownTeaches
Hi Rob, I see that the Saws furniture was shown with a piece of mine in it. Is there a way to get a hard copy of the magazine or is it only digital. Thanks!
Hi Ralph. You can order a print copy of the magazine here or you can take out a subscription here – and you’ll be automatically entered into our monthly draw for great woodworking giveaways.