Mark your calendars for March 21st when Nick Agar will be featured at the Northwest Washington Woodturners 11th annual All Day Demo!
Nick Agar is one of the most creative makers in our craft. He learned in the traditional methods of England and subsequently has developed an extensive knowledge of the many processes we use. Nick is an extremely talented turner in all aspects and has gained a world wide reputation for his texturing, coloring and other embellishment on bowls, hollow forms, platters, wall sculpture and more…..including his signature Viking Sunset Bowls. His demos are lively, entertaining and informative. You will experience a very enjoyable day learning from Nick! Further details about Nick’s demo are available at http://www.nwwwt.org/AgarDemo.pdf.
Early Registration Special through February 21st is only $45 for the full day demo and includes snacks, beverages and a delicious Deli lunch. After February 21st, the registration fee will be $55. Register now and save!
New this year, you can conveniently Register Online with PayPal. Go to http://www.nwwwt.org/AgarDemo.pdf and follow the instructions there. You do not need to be signed up with PayPal to register online. When you see the PayPal screen just click on “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”. There is no additional service charge when registering via PayPal.
To Register by Mail, download and print a registration form http://www.nwwwt.org/demo-tickets.pdf, complete and mail along with your payment to the address on the form.
Your early registration will help us better plan for this event. If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact Phil Kezele at registraton@nwwwt.org or call (206) 372-5123.
Kathleen Duncan is a Vancouver Washington woodturner, who also serves as the AAW Secretary. During her presentation she’ll discuss thin-walled turning; form, design and layout for pierced pieces; and demonstrate piercing and texturing.
The AAW has put out a call for entries for the 2020 AAW Symposium Themed Member Exhibition. The symposium is being held in Louisville, Kentucky and the exhibition theme is Step up to the Plate. There are two different options for this theme: baseball or horses. Baseball and woodturning go way back and are closely linked, so the theme for 2020 will be baseball related, but don’t feel constrained. Along with being America’s pastime, baseball also contributed many expressions to our language, including “Step up to the plate,” which has been defined as a willingness to take responsibility for something, to rise to the occasion, to accept a challenge. For many of us, finding the best in each piece of wood, each new project, is a chance to rise to a challenge. The phrase also could be a jumping-off point for a narrative work about a personal or societal challenge. Step up to the Plate was also the theme for the 2006 AAW member exhibit. Sometimes a theme is so good we just need to see a replay.
This month Cynthia Gibson will be our demonstrator at the regular October membership meeting. Cynthia’s work is elegant and distinctive, and often combines coloring in unusual and beautiful ways. Her unique style of pyrography has gained international recognition. The opportunity to attend demonstrations at regular meetings are a part of what your SPSW dues pay for each year. You can see Cynthia’s work on her website 
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