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Congratulations to all Fresh Wood 2011 Students!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2011 WINNER AND FINALIST PHOTOS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LIST OF 2011 FRESH WOOD WINNERS

2011 Fresh Wood winners official press release

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRESH CREATIVITY

The best of woodworking’s next generation is celebrated at the 2011 Fresh Wood Student Competition—and you can see all the finalists at the AWFS®Fair. Outstanding construction and design achievements by students from leading high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America will be prominently displayed at the show, and winners will be announced at an Award Ceremony at the Fresh Wood Display (North Hall, Booth 1245) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22. Put the Fresh Wood Competition on your must-see list.

Thank you to our sponsors

Best of Show award and Bravo to Teachers! award sponsor

People’s Choice award sponsor

Contest Documents

 

Past Fresh Wood Photos

The Fresh Wood competition has grown considerably since its inception in 1999. Click on the links below to see images of winning projects from past competitions:

Take Fresh Wood Home With You.

 

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Hardbound in vibrant color, and loaded with detail, fresh wood volume 3 spotlights the genius and skill that went into creating the award-winning designs of the 2007 competition.

Click here to access the PDF order form for fresh wood v.1 or v.2 (limited quantities available).

Call for 2011 Entries

Deadline: May 2, 2011
Full-time students in an accredited high school or post secondary school woodworking or related industry program in North America AND Part-time students in an accredited post secondary school woodworking or related industry program in North America and who are transitioning into a career in woodworking or design are eligible, and are encouraged to submit their work for the 2011 competition. Post-secondary schools include colleges and universities as well as trade, art, and union apprenticeship schools.There is no entry fee. See the Competitions Rules and Information page for details.