Sustainable Native Timber Design Competition and Showcase

Are you feeling creative?

Create something unique from local native timber to enter the 2022 Woodfest Design Competition.

Working with Wood

The focus for the 2022 Woodfest Design Competition is the best use of sustainable farm grown native timbers including silver quandong, silky oak and Queensland maple.

The competition is now open to woodworkers, architects, boatbuilders, designers and cabinet makers in the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland.

Let your imagination run wild, whether you want to make panelling, doors or a chair, shape a surfboard or decorate an interior, the sky is the limit.

Please ensure that you read the competition Rules and Regulations before entering.

Prizes will be presented at the Sustainable Native Timber Showcase and Design Competition at Federal Hall in 2022.

For more information please contact Quality Timber Traders
e: info@qualitytimbertraders.com
m: 0408 010 021
p: (02) 6688 4257

Entries are open now until early 2022 and are limited so to secure your spot

Enter Now

Design Brief

By entering the Design Competition you stand to win a share of $4,000 in cash and prizes. The three categories for design are:

A. BEST USE OF PLANTATION SPECIES

(Prize $2,000) Silver quandong, silky oak and/or Queensland maple in a made product eg. doors, furniture, interior decoration, musical instruments, surfboards..

B. DESIGN AWARD

(Prize $1,500) Open to all categories of woodwork, judged on craftsmanship and design excellence. Species used should be Australian (preferably native to the NSW Northern Rivers region). Exhibitors can enter both categories A and B.

C. BEST ARCHITECTURAL USE OF LOCAL INDIGENOUS SPECIES

(Prize $500) In digital photo format. Featuring innovative uses of silver quandong, silky oak and Queensland maple, and examples of high levels of craftsmanship.

WOODFEST 2022 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

(Prize $500) Decided by visitors on the day at the Woodfest Design Showcase at Federal on Sunday 26th September 2021.

Competition Rules and Regulations

“We are looking for local woodworkers who appreciate the quality of fine sub-tropical timber and the environmental and social benefits of growing and harvesting locally. Add simple design criteria with creative and talented local makers and we should have a fantastic array of pieces to choose from.”

— Tony Kenway, Design Competition Judge 2018

The Design Competition will culminate in a Showcase Event at Federal Hall at woodfest 2022.

JASPER CORNER FEDERAL

Federal Hall and Church
3 Federal Rd, Federal NSW