Japanese Woodworking Festival, August 15, 2026
Schedule of Events
In Building 324
10:30 AM Karl Bareis, Forestry Presentation
11:30 AM Brian Lam, Apprenticing at Somakosha Presentation
1:30 PM Jon Billing, Handplanes Presentation
2:30 PM TBD Joinery Demo
4:00 PM Karl Bareis, Sawing Competition Finals/Awards
Activities
Hewing with Masakari (Hewing axe) and Chona (adze) with Yann Giguère
Try a hand plane with Jon Billing
Sharpening and tool setup station
Blacksmithing demo (toolmaking, forge, anvil) with Dave Burnard in building 304 machine room
Joinery Station in building 304, bench room
Japanese Saws with Dale Brotherton in building 304, bench room
Chisel doctor with Brian Lam on the south side of building 324
Vendor market
Parking
You are required to have a Discover Pass to park at Fort Worden State Park. You can purchase one here or purchase a day pass from the kiosk by the gate when you arrive.
Follow the signage and parking attendants to park in the designated event lot between Building 324 and our 315 workshop.