Woodshow
2011 Hawaii's Woodshow
at the
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Opening night:
April 8, 2011
Open to the public:
April 9-April 17, 2011
For more information, please contact Marian Yasuda at mnyasuda@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 221-5171
The prospectus is available here. (PDF).
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Juried by a panel of locally- and nationally-known artists and design professionals, the HFIA WoodShow, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i, highlights the best in local woodworking. (see WoodShow Archives)
Although many residents and visitors are familiar with koa, a stunning and unique wood found only in Hawai‘i, there are dozens of trees which grow well in the Islands and which offer a fantastic variety in color and figure.
The HFIA WoodShow was created to promote an appreciation of these woods, as well as to encourage the use of conservative woodworking techniques such as veneering, which can make the most effective use of wood which may be in limited supply. Pieces entered in the WoodShow must be made predominantly from locally grown woods, and certain rare or endangered species are not allowed.
Educational exhibits at the WoodShow help people to understand the connection between the many species of Island-grown hardwoods and the beautiful wood products displayed, and explore issues related to responsible forestry. Young woodworkers are encouraged to enter pieces in a special student category.
The WoodShow typically exhibits over 100 fine creations in tropical woods such as macadamia, primavera, mango, Norfolk pine, eucalyptus species, pheasantwood, tamarind, ‘ohi‘a, ironwood and coconut. Well established in the community as an important part of Hawaii’s annual events calendar, the WoodShow draws more than 6,000 people and extensive media coverage.
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