GreenWood Global

11/28/2023

11/27/2023

Dive into woodworking crafts at the Wood Roots Forum: Root, Branch & Tree! Join us from November 29-30 at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, Río PiedrBotanical Garden. Free registration: https://www.jotform.com/app/RBT/GW

Immerse yourself in live demonstrations by our master artisans and discover the arts of woodcarving, woodturning, and sawmilling.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with other wood enthusiasts, learn new skills, and be inspired by beautiful craftsmanship.

Caribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del Caribe DeadwoodRevivalDesign Taller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc. Centro para la Conservación del Paisaje Asociación Torneros de Madera de Puerto Rico Procafé, Productores de Café de Puerto Rico, Inc.

11/11/2023

Dive into woodworking crafts at the Wood Roots Forum: Root, Branch & Tree! Join us from November 29-30 at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, Río Piedras Botanical Garden. Free registration: https://www.jotform.com/app/RBT/GW

Immerse yourself in live demonstrations by our master artisans and discover the arts of woodcarving, woodturning, and sawmilling.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with other wood enthusiasts, learn new skills, and be inspired by beautiful craftsmanship.

Caribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del Caribe Taller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc. DeadwoodRevivalDesign Centro para la Conservación del Paisaje Asociación Torneros de Madera de Puerto Rico Procafé, Productores de Café de Puerto Rico, Inc. National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International

11/02/2023

Join Dr. Fernando Abruña at the Wood Roots Forum on November 28th at MAC for his keynote speech: "Sustainable Wood Buildings in Puerto Rico?" Register now at https://www.jotform.com/app/RBT/GW to attend the event.

Dr. Abruña is an architect, conservationist, and energy auditor known for numerous pioneering contributions to sustainable design and energy systems in Puerto Rico. He is widely recognized as the "Father of Sustainable Architecture in Puerto Rico" and has been practicing what he preaches for nearly 50 years.

Caribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del Caribe Centro para la Conservación del Paisaje Taller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc. Asociación Torneros de Madera de Puerto Rico DeadwoodRevivalDesign Procafé, Productores de Café de Puerto Rico, Inc. National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International

10/28/2023

🌳 Join us for a three-day forum celebrating the beauty and value of Puerto Rican woods, trees, and forests! 🌲

Free admission! Registration required. Reserve your spot at jotform.com/app/rbt/gw

Day 1: November 28 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Santurce, PR
"Building a Platform for Sustainable Wood Resources in Puerto Rico"
—In collaboration with Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Fernando Abruña | Abruña y Musgrave Architects
"Sustainable Wood Buildings in Puerto Rico?"

William Cumpiano | Luthier & Author
"Puerto Rico’s Stringed Instrument Roots: Rescued from Oblivion"

Jameson French | Northland Forest Products & American Forest Foundation
"Building a Sustainable Value Chain: Forest to Market"

Days 2 & 3: November 29-30 | 9 AM - 5 PM
US Forest Service|International Institute of Tropical Forestry, Río Piedras, PR

Panel Discussions:
"Sustaining Forest Resources"

"Benefits of Carbon Sequestration for Private Landowners"

"The Roots of Forestry in Puerto Rico"

"Building a Sustainable Artisan Wood Industry"

Demonstrations and Artisan Presentations:

Woodturning, Sawmilling, Carving/Sculpture, Furniture & Lutherie

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with artisans and experts in the wood industry and explore the rich forest resources of Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷🌳

UU.S. Forest ServiceCCaribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del CaribeAAsociación Torneros de Madera de Puerto RicoTTaller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc.CCentro para la Conservación del PaisajeDDeadwoodRevivalDesignPProcafé, Productores de Café de Puerto Rico, Inc.NNational Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International

05/01/2023

Dig where you stand! In 2020, the Castle fire swept through 20 Giant Sequoia groves in California, killing thousands of mature trees, an estimated 10 percent of the species' entire population. Many of these ancient monarchs are 1,000 to 2,000 years old--among the oldest living tree species on earth. Supporting the efforts of the U.S. Forest Service, GreenWood and sculptor Brad Sells & Bark Studio collaborated to help salvage fallen timber from roads in the Sequoia National Forest. We're aiming to tell the story--through Brad's exceptional wood art--about how climate change threatens these ancient monarchs and the forested landscape on which we all depend.

You can find out more in this Sequoia video. Brad's work is also featured in this profile: thelaurelofasheville.com/arts/feature-artist-brad-sells/ From May 5 to June 28, you can see his sculpture on display at the Blue Spiral 1 Gallery in Asheville, NC:
bluespiral1.com/exhibit/367-beyond-the-horizon

GreenWood is working with Brad Sells to tell the story--through sculptural wood art--about how climate change is threatening these magnificent ancient monarc...

04/10/2023

03/30/2023

Take your woodworking to the next level in Puerto Rico! Sharpen your skills on the bandsaw, lathe, and with a variety of hand tools--guided by maestro designers and instructors Michael Fortune & René Delgado. Get your hands on exciting new hurricane-salvaged woods, and experience the thrill of steam-bending tropical species while exploring the roots of the island's lush tropical forest.

Check out Michael's latest blog from FineWoodworking magazine: "Getting to the Roots in Puerto Rico."

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2023/03/17/getting-to-the-roots-in-puerto-rico

Take advantage of a great DISCOUNT!
Limited space available for GreenWood's next Artisan EcoTour: May 7-16
For info and registration: https://www.greenwoodglobal.org/eco-tours



Caribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del Caribe
U.S. Forest Service - El Yunque National Forest
Para la Naturaleza
The Furniture Society
Urban Wood Network
North Bennet Street School
Lee Valley Tools
Taller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc.

03/21/2023

Check out the latest blog post from , "Getting to the Roots in Puerto Rico!"

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2023/03/17/getting-to-the-roots-in-puerto-rico

🌳🪵 Join Michael Fortune and Rene Delgado on the next Artisan EcoTour from May 7-16, 2023. Sharpen your woodworking skills in the shop and take your passion for wood, trees, and forests to the roots with our guided ecotours in the beautiful tropical forests of Puerto Rico. 🔨🌴.

Limited spaces available. For more information and registration, go to our trip portal: https://www.greenwoodglobal.org/portal-pr-0523/main

Last May I took a deep dive into a tropical ecosystem and an exciting Caribbean culture when I helped to launch GreenWood’s Artisan EcoTour program in Puerto Rico. For years […]

03/03/2023

Este proyecto ha sido realizado gracias a:Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueño y el National Endowment for the ArtsPuerto Rico Tiene MaderaUn proyecto de Andr...

03/02/2023

🌿🌳 Explore the natural beauty of Puerto Rico with our Artisan EcoTour: Forests to Furniture! From May 7-16, 2023, join us on an inspiring journey led by woodworking masters .delgado.716 and .

https://www.greenwoodglobal.org/eco-tours

🪵🛠️ Sharpen your woodworking skills in the shop, and take your passion for wood, trees, and forests to the roots with our guided eco-tours.

🎉🇵🇷 SPECIAL OFFER for local Puerto Rico participants: Enroll in March and receive an additional $500 discount!

👉 Visit our website for more information and to register for this unique experience. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!

02/13/2023

Ready for adventure? Get your hands on new woods and your boots on the ground in GreenWood's "Forests to Furniture" Artisan EcoTour in beautiful Puerto Rico! Led by maestros René Delgado & Michael Fortune, you'll sharpen your design and woodworking skills while immersed in island culture, delicious farm-to-table cuisine, and a complex tropical ecosystem.

Discover how woodworkers can help protect the forests on which we all depend. Register now for May 7-16, 2023, and take advantage of our Early-Bird Special Discount. See you soon!

https://www.greenwoodglobal.org/portal-pr-0523/main



Michael Fortune Taller Escuela de Diseño y Arte Funcional, Inc. Caribbean Climate Hub - Centro Climático del Caribe U.S. Forest Service - El Yunque National Forest Urban Wood Network FineWoodworking Lee Valley Tools The Furniture Society North Bennet Street School The Spoon Experience Para la Naturaleza