London International Woodworking Festival 2026 | LIWF

Free Seminars and Demonstrations

The festival also features free seminars and live demonstrations led by makers and craftspeople.

Sessions offer opportunities to learn about woodworking history, traditional techniques, specialist tools, furniture, restoration, and the experiences of people working in the craft.

The programme includes subjects such as sharpening, unusual woodworking tools, sash window design and restoration, chair caning, furniture collections and wooden plane making.

London International Woodworking Festival Marketplace

The LIWF Marketplace is a major part of the festival and takes place on 30 and 31 October 2026.

The marketplace brings together toolmakers, suppliers, craftspeople and independent makers, allowing visitors to explore woodworking tools, materials, equipment and specialist products.

Visitors can see tools and materials in person, speak directly with makers and suppliers, discover new products and learn more about the techniques and equipment used in woodworking.

What Can You Find at the LIWF Marketplace?

Depending on the exhibitors and makers participating, visitors can explore:

• Hand woodworking tools
• Woodworking machinery
• Timber and materials
• Wood finishes
• Specialist equipment
• Books and publications
• Furniture-making products
• Traditional woodworking tools
• Craft and woodworking supplies
• Products from independent makers

The marketplace is open to experienced woodworkers, students, hobbyists, and people who are new to woodworking.

Why Attend London International Woodworking Festival 2026?

The London International Woodworking Festival 2026 provides an opportunity to combine practical learning with networking, demonstrations, product discovery, and conversations with experienced craftspeople.

Learn Traditional and Modern Woodworking Skills

Visitors can choose from courses and masterclasses covering a broad range of woodworking techniques, from traditional hand-tool practices and joinery to digital design and CAD for woodworking.

Meet Woodworkers, Makers and Toolmakers

The festival brings together makers, craftspeople, educators, toolmakers and woodworking enthusiasts. This creates opportunities to exchange knowledge, discuss techniques and connect with people involved in different areas of the craft.

Explore Tools and Materials

The marketplace allows visitors to explore woodworking tools, materials and equipment directly from suppliers, toolmakers and independent makers.

Discover CAD for Woodworking