30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 116 - The 2026 Custom Workroom Conference Recap

Susan Woodcock

3 days ago

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On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech Jonathan Bennett, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock share their thoughts and experiences from the 2026 Custom Workroom Conference.

You can listen to this episode here: Episode 116 - Custom Workroom Conference Recap

Jonathan was exhibiting for the first time as the new owner of Workroom Tech. He also taught two classes and presented two demonstrations in the Education Station. He shared how he pre-planned, what he learned and what makes CWC special. Jonathan shared that he thinks CWC is important because it's a place where people with all levels of experience can come together to share - because that's how we all learn.

Ceil as owner of the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library sponsored and managed the Education Station - a new challenge for her in combination with exhibiting. The Education Station had back-to-back presentations all day and was one of the most popular areas on the show floor. Ceil was inspired by the message shred by the keynote speaker Stacy McAleer, founder and executive director of The Cavanagh House and seeing the students from The Cavanagh House in attendance.

Ceil DiGuglielmo and Ann K. Johnson addressing the audience at the CWC Education Station

Stacy McAleer, keynote speaker at CWC 2026

Susan and her husband Rodger Walker own and produce CWC and she shared what it's like to plan and manage this type of event, details about working with the venue, how venues are selected and some of her favorite memories from this year. Susan shared that "Rodger and I plan and facilitate... and make this opportunity available but CWC doesn't happen until the people show up. The attendees are the heart and soul of CWC".

Jonathan Bennett and Susan Woodcock drawing winners for free attendance to CWC 2027!

If you attended Custom Workroom Conference or if you are thinking about attending next year for the first time, you will enjoy listening to Jonathan, Ceil and Susan and their excitement for the only educational event and trade show for custom workroom businesses.

To see photo albums from this year's event, visit the Custom Workroom Conference Facebook page.