Once again we are fortunate to have John Shrader as this month’s presenter. Many of you probably remember John’s presentation from last November. It was certainly one of the best presentations of the year. In John’s words – “I try to convey a feeling of grace and elegance with my …
This month is the last of this year’s Mini-Symposiums. These have proven to be extremely popular events. This is the time to learn some of the techniques which you have been wondering about. As always, we will have several demonstrations set up around the room. You are welcome to attend …
There have been several items added this week: Photos from the 2011 SPSW Picnic & Wood Auction Photos from the demonstration by Dan Ackerman at the August membership meeting The handout for the all day demonstration by Avelino Samuel Finally, if you are not on our mailing list, here is …
“Tones” (AKA-Dennis Briggs): Woodturning for me began back in 1998 after meeting Ted Bartholomew at a turning exhibit at Seattle Center. I attended one of Ted’s Saturday classes and was immediately hooked. Subsequently I have had the opportunity to attend a number of symposiums, meet a number of great woodturners, …
I started woodturning in 1986 after witnessing a few turners demonstrating at the Bellevue Craft show. The first five years was just a compulsive effort trying to learn tools, sharpening, design, etc.; starting with bowls,, then hollow forms, then boxes, and a variety of other shapes and disciplines. Along the …
There are a couple of updates to the site today. Pictures – Pictures from the June mini-symposium have been added to the club events gallery. Newsletter – The June issue of Chips and Shavings has been added to the newsletter archive. Speaking of the newsletter, our intrepid newsletter editor, Bill …
