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A composite image showing the logo for the Bay Area Woodworkers Association on the left and a display of wooden furniture on the right. The furniture is arranged in a row on a white cloth runner. In the foreground, a large, light-colored wooden table features a blue ribbon. Next to it is a smaller, dark wood side table. Behind that stands a tall, dark wood cabinet with carved details and brass handles. Further back is a long, light wood bench, and a wooden chest is visible at the far end.

BAWA Woodworking Show at Woodcraft, 2026

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Step into the 2026 BAWA Woodworking Show held at the Woodcraft store in San Carlos in May 2026. Explore photos of handcrafted furniture, toys, boxes, and turnings by Bay Area makers. Discover woodworking and woodturning opportunities and learn more about the Bay Area Woodworkers Association (BAWA). Click the link to read our article, browse the gallery, and enjoy the craftsmanship.

This image captures a display of woodworking projects arranged for a show, set on white protective cloths covering the floor and tables. On the left side, a light-colored wooden side table with curved legs and a lower shelf sits in the foreground, positioned in front of a dark wood chest of drawers with brass hardware. On the right, a long table draped in white cloth showcases smaller projects, including a turned wooden bowl, a box made of reddish figured wood, and a dark wooden box featuring carved detailing. Behind this table, arranged on the floor, is a collection of small wooden stands and stools in varying wood tones, ranging from natural light finishes to dark stains.
BAWA Woodworking Show, 2026
A close-up, high-angle shot of a polished wooden bowl made from Amboyna burl on display at the BAWA woodworking show. The wood features a rich, reddish-brown hue with a complex, swirling grain pattern filled with small eyes and knots. The bowl is wide and shallow with a thick, rounded rim and a high-gloss finish that reflects the overhead lighting. Ed Kaplan created this piece.
Amboyna burl bowl by Ed Kaplan
A handcrafted wooden toy lobster, identified as a "Loco Lobster," is displayed, showcasing intricate woodworking. The toy features a central body made of reddish-brown wood with a textured, segmented appearance, attached to a dark, fan-shaped tail fin at the rear. Large, curved side pieces resembling lobster claws are constructed from laminated wood with light and dark tones. These side pieces are mounted on wooden axles equipped with small, light-colored wooden wheels, indicating the toy is designed to roll. Small wooden dowels protrude from the front of the body, serving as antennae. The piece highlights the natural grain and contrast of the different wood species used.
Loco lobster toy by Laura Rhodes
A detailed wooden toy race car mounted on a flat wooden display board. The car is crafted primarily from dark wood with thin, light-wood inlay stripes running along the long front nose and the raised rear wing. A blocky, silver-grey-painted wooden section represents the engine, and a small, round wooden piece sits in the open cockpit to represent the driver. The vehicle features large, thick wooden wheels with a deep grooved texture. A blue sticker on the side of the chassis reads "Bay Area Woodworkers Association."
BAWA Toy Workshop
A rectangular wooden table titled "The Koi Pond" by maker Bruce Powell, featuring a top made of figured quilted cherry veneer. The tabletop is adorned with an intricate inlay of five colorful koi fish—detailed in orange, white, black, and yellow—appearing to swim across the wood grain. An information card placed on the surface identifies the piece. The table has a thick, molded frame and stands on splayed legs.
The Koi Pond table by Bruce Powell
A handcrafted wooden surfboard, styled as a classic Malibu longboard, resting on wooden display stands at the woodworking show organized by Bay Area Woodworkers Association (BAWA). The board features a high-gloss finish and is constructed from laminated strips of wood in varying shades of reddish-brown and golden-brown, creating a striped pattern down the center. The edges are decorated with a cream-colored border featuring black polka dots and a thick, curved red band near the nose. Black lines separate the decorative bands from the wood veneer. Small white information cards are visible on the shelf in front of the board.
Mini Malibu surfboard by Michael Quesenbury

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