[note]This message was sent by AAW Board Member Stan Wellborn[/note] Working Without a Rule Book At a regional symposium a couple of years ago, I watched a wonderful demo by Mark Gardner, a talented young turner in North Carolina. At one point, he performed a chucking technique that was inventive …
Yesterday’s post was about a woodturner who lost most of her vision but was able to adapt her tools and processes to allow her to continue turning. Coincidently, the AAW website has a feature on how the 25th Anniversary Symposium included the first showing of woodturnings to visually impaired people. …
One of the ways that SPSW members give back is by supporting the Blinded Veterans Association. This organization provides scholarships for children of blinded veterans. The SPSW also has members that have vision limitations or are legally blind. The current issue of the American Woodturner, the publication of the American …
If you are a member of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), you are encouraged to vote in the current board of directors election. There are six candidates for the three positions being elected. The candidates are (i = incumbent): Dale Larson from Oregon (i) John Morand from Ontario Paul …
The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Arrowmont is currently known for its one and two week workshops, which attract students from all over the world. Along with traditional handicrafts such as weaving and basketry, the school’s curriculum has expanded to include courses on metalworking, ceramics, jewelry …
The Northeast Florida Woodturners Association (Jaxturners) have posted video of their latest meeting demonstration on YouTube. This month Ed Malesky demonstrates how to turn several different types of candlesticks including a pedestal, weighted base, colonial and bottle stopper. You can watch the latest videos on the Jaxturners YouTube Channel.
