2026 Seminar Schedule
Hamilton Woodworking Show – Seminar Lineup
The Hamilton Woodworking Show is excited to present a lineup of seminars designed to educate, inspire, and elevate your woodworking skills. With three dedicated seminar areas—Main Stage, Seminar Room, and Sunday Workshop Series — there’s something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and practical techniques led by some of the most talented presenters in the woodworking community.
Please note: We are still adding to the schedule, so additional details will be posted as they become available.
| Time | Main Stage | Seminar Room |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Bending Wood the Easy WaySteve will cover the simplest method for bending wood, using forms, veneer and wiggle wood. Topics include making forms, bent lamination, substrates, adhesives and more.
Steve Der-Garabedian
Author, Woodworking Instructor, Black Walnut Studio
Presented by: Black Walnut Studio | Wood Burning for Artists & CreativesDiscover how wood burning can add creativity, personality, and artistry to your woodworking projects with Holly Tallman of Burnt by Holly.
In this inspiring seminar, Holly will share practical pyrography techniques, creative design ideas, and tips for adding depth, texture, and detail to wood using a wood-burning pen. Learn how simple patterns, shading, and composition can transform an ordinary piece of wood into something truly unique.
Whether you're a beginner curious about pyrography or an experienced maker looking for new creative ideas, you'll leave inspired and with techniques you can try in your own shop.
Perfect for all skill levels.
Holly Tallman
Pyrography Artist, Burnt by Holly
Presented by: Burnt By Holly |
| 12:00 PM | Hand-cut Dovetails – From Start to FinishVic Tesolin cuts a full dovetail joint from layout to fit using mostly hand tools, walking through every step along the way. He'll show the two halves of the joint, why layout matters more than the cut, and how to know when a joint is fitting well. An in-depth look at the joint that scares off more woodworkers than it should.
Vic Tesolin
Woodworker, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Vic Tesolin Woodworks
| Setting Up And Tuning Your BandsawUnlock the full potential of your bandsaw with expert guidance from Bob Dearlove, owner of R & D Bandsaws. In this hands-on seminar, Bob will walk you through essential steps for setting up and tuning your bandsaw for optimal performance. Learn how to adjust blade tension, track properly, and align guides to ensure precise, smooth cuts every time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, Bob’s practical tips and troubleshooting advice will help you master your machine and achieve professional-quality results. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned bandsaw expert!
Bob Dearlove
Bandsaw Expert & Owner of R & D Bandsaws, R & D Bandsaws
Presented by: R & D Bandsaws |
| 1:00 PM | Trusted Repairs & Reface Your Kitchen with BCWDoes your kitchen really need to be replaced — or could the right repairs and a fresh new look give it years of new life?
Join Bob Mercer of B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood as he explores practical ways to repair and reface your existing kitchen. Learn how new cabinet doors, hardware, finishes and simple repairs can transform tired or dated cabinetry without the expense and disruption of a complete kitchen replacement.
Bob will share practical advice on what can be repaired, what can be reused and where a few smart upgrades can make the biggest difference.
If your kitchen is showing its age, come discover what you can do before you tear it all out.
Bob Mercer
B.C.W. Lumber and Plywood
Presented by: B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood | |
| 1:30 PM | Consistent Professional Results: Mastering Epoxy with EcoPoxyLearn how to get glass-smooth, professional results with EcoPoxy—from sealing slabs and building leak-free molds to choosing the right product (deep pours vs. thin coats), tinting with pigments. We’ll cover surface prep, accurate mix ratios, exotherm control, bubble management, and cure timing, with demos of a seal coat, deep-pour setup, and flood coat.
Darren Maendel
Assistant GM at EcoPoxy, EcoPoxy
Presented by: EcoPoxy |
| Time | Main Stage | Seminar Room |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Parquetry and Invisible SeamsAchieving invisible seams in parquetry and veneer is straightforward once you understand the techniques and jigs. Topics include knives, saws, rulers, jigs and more.
Steve Der-Garabedian
Author, Woodworking Instructor, Black Walnut Studio
Presented by: Black Walnut Studio | |
| 12:00 PM | No Jointer? No ProblemVic Tesolin demonstrates a practical hybrid approach for anyone without a jointer in the shop. He will flatten one face of a rough board by hand, then sends it through a thickness planer to finish the job. He'll show how to read grain direction and check for flat before the board ever reaches the planer, and how that first hand-planed reference surface sets up everything after it.
Vic Tesolin
Woodworker, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Vic Tesolin Woodworks
| Consistent Professional Results: Mastering Epoxy with EcoPoxyLearn how to get glass-smooth, professional results with EcoPoxy—from sealing slabs and building leak-free molds to choosing the right product (deep pours vs. thin coats), tinting with pigments. We’ll cover surface prep, accurate mix ratios, exotherm control, bubble management, and cure timing, with demos of a seal coat, deep-pour setup, and flood coat.
Darren Maendel
Assistant GM at EcoPoxy, EcoPoxy
Presented by: EcoPoxy |
| 1:00 PM | Setting Up And Tuning Your BandsawUnlock the full potential of your bandsaw with expert guidance from Bob Dearlove, owner of R & D Bandsaws. In this hands-on seminar, Bob will walk you through essential steps for setting up and tuning your bandsaw for optimal performance. Learn how to adjust blade tension, track properly, and align guides to ensure precise, smooth cuts every time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, Bob’s practical tips and troubleshooting advice will help you master your machine and achieve professional-quality results. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned bandsaw expert!
Bob Dearlove
Bandsaw Expert & Owner of R & D Bandsaws, R & D Bandsaws
Presented by: R & D Bandsaws | |
| 2:00 PM | Check All the Boxes – Glue, Epoxy & FinishesGlue? Check. Epoxy? Check. Osmo? Check.
Join Bob Mercer of B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood as he checks off some of the products every woodworker should know about.
From choosing the right glue for the job to working with epoxy and getting great results with Osmo finishes, Bob will share practical advice, product knowledge and tips you can put to use on your next project.
Whether you're building furniture, finishing a special project or just trying to figure out which product to use and when, come with your questions and check all the boxes with BCW!
Bob Mercer
B.C.W. Lumber and Plywood
Presented by: B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood |
| Time | Main Stage | Seminar Room |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Hiding Those EdgesLearn techniques for edging veneers, from pre-pressing to post-pressing, on veneers and solid wood. Topics include edging material, adhesives, tools and more.
Steve Der-Garabedian
Author, Woodworking Instructor, Black Walnut Studio
Presented by: Black Walnut Studio | |
| 12:00 PM | Vic’s Top Ten Hand Tools for the Modern ShopVic Tesolin breaks down the ten hand tools worth adding to a power tool shop. He'll cover what each tool does, what to look for when buying, and where hand tools actually earn their place next to the machines already doing most of the work.
Vic Tesolin
Woodworker, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Vic Tesolin Woodworks
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| 1:00 PM | Consistent Professional Results: Mastering Epoxy with EcoPoxyLearn how to get glass-smooth, professional results with EcoPoxy—from sealing slabs and building leak-free molds to choosing the right product (deep pours vs. thin coats), tinting with pigments. We’ll cover surface prep, accurate mix ratios, exotherm control, bubble management, and cure timing, with demos of a seal coat, deep-pour setup, and flood coat.
Darren Maendel
Assistant GM at EcoPoxy, EcoPoxy
Presented by: EcoPoxy | |
| 2:00 PM | Sunday School: Kitchen RefacingWe invite you to Sunday School with Bob Mercer of B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood for a practical look at kitchen refacing and how you can give an existing kitchen a fresh new look without starting from scratch.
Bob will walk you through the possibilities of kitchen refacing, from updating cabinet doors and finishes to choosing the right materials and products for the job. Learn what can be reused, what should be replaced, and how thoughtful changes can make a big difference in the look and feel of your kitchen.
Whether you're planning your own kitchen update or looking for ideas for an upcoming project, come to Sunday School and learn how to breathe new life into an existing kitchen.
Bob Mercer
B.C.W. Lumber and Plywood
Presented by: B.C.W. Lumber & Plywood |
