Tradeshows, webinars, CEUs--oh my! Looking to meet up with one of our sales team members in person? Check out the events below OR send us an email to let us know you'd like a visit. We can meet in person or virtually--whichever your comfort.
Portland Block Party
Join MADE and DWR (Design Within Reach) at this year's Block Party on March 19th. Architects and designers across Portland, OR will be taking a Pioneer Millworks timber cut and turning it into a work of art. Blocks are then auctioned off at the event with proceeds going to CHAP (Children's Healing Art Project). This local to Portland non-profit is "dedicated to bringing the healing power of art to children and families facing medical challenges." Block Party is a chance to celebrate creativity in the community, mingle with designer of all kinds, and raise money for a great cause -- see you there!
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
5-8pm
Portland DWR Studio
825 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Designing with sustainable wood finishes: Charred Wood
This month, Jered Slusser of Pioneer Millworks will highlight the features and benefits of the Japanese-style burned wood (called shou sugi ban, yakisugi, yakiita) which has captured the attention of builders, designers, and architects across the globe.
This CEU will address its history, how it’s made, how it performs in exterior and interior applications, and how to incorporate it in commercial and residential spaces. From this course, participants will be able to identify what shou sugi ban is (and is not), the benefits of using charred wood, and specify this charred wood for maximum performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn the history and origin of burnt wood cladding, and how this centuries-old process reflects the importance today of sustainably sourced, natural materials vs. synthetic.
- Participants will earn how carefully applying open flame to wood can dramatically increase its longevity through thermal modification and thermal degradation, and embracing a charred finish instead of paint or other potentially unhealthy finishes.
- Participants will be informed on the best uses for shou sugi ban and how to specify it; including specification for a reduced carbon footprint of the structure overall and options that have a socially responsible impact.
- Participants will gain a understanding on how natural wood preservation techniques are beneficial to our health, our environment, and our planet.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
12:00PM EST (9AM PST)
Virtual -- via Zoom Webinars
Bend Spring Design Tradeshow
Join us for Bend Spring Tradeshow on March 31 from 4:30–8:00 PM as we celebrate a new season of design, connection, and fresh ideas. This multi-rep showcase brings together Pioneer Millworks and a curated group of industry partners ready to share what’s new, what’s next, and what’s inspiring for 2026. We can’t wait to see you.
Tuesday, March 31st
4:30–8pm PST
UPP Liquids Pub, and Fermentations (of Immersion Brewing)
550 Southwest Industrial Way
#185 Bend, OR 97702
The show is free, reserve your spot today.