What wood is and why: Seeing and understanding wood in a whole new way. This one-day hands-on workshop is designed specifically for collectors, antique dealers, appraisers and woodworkers. The goal of this workshop is to familiarize the student with the physical properties of wood and recognize its species specific structures. Tuition is $195 including materials. Location: Fallon and Wilkinson, 32 Bushnell Hollow Road, Baltic, Conn. Contact: 860-822-6790 or visit www.fallonwilkinson.com