Note – Saw this on Facebook and thought I would share it here
Post by WOOD Magazine.
A Day With Derek Weidman
We are pleased to announce an all-day demonstration by Derek Weidman on January 10, 2015, in Bothell, WA. We invite you to join us and share in this informative day.
Derek has dedicated the last seven years to exploring lathe-based sculpture. His approach involves multi-axis turning as the foundation of his work. By using the unique lathe shaping and carving processes Derek has created novel representations of a wide range of subjects, from human heads to rhinos, mandrills to birds, each idea being captured in a way it has not been expressed before. He works in rural Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been a demonstrator at the national AAW Symposium and many local clubs. His work is in top-end galleries around the country and has also been included in a number of exhibitions. Derek was honored as an Emerging Artist at the 2011 AAW Symposium. Visit his website to see the scope of his artistry: http://weidmanwoodsculpture.com/.
Registration is $50 for the day. More information at: http://seattlewoodturners.org/
Email Seattle Woodturners to reserve your spot, make a payment, and/or receive additional information
We look forward to seeing you January 10, 2015!
David Lutrick
Program Chair
Seattle AAW
December Membership Meeting
Time for a Christmas Party!
Here it comes again! This is the meeting that everyone looks forward to.
This our Annual Christmas Bash!
This is our great Pot Luck, Give Away, and Show & Tell Extravaganza.
Cook up one of your favorite entrees, salads, or DESERTS, bring your significant other, and be prepared for an evening of fun.
We will be having Show & Tell, so bring one of your favorite projects.
We will have wood, gift certificates, and some other special items that will be given away.
Do not miss this event!
Inaugural Oregon Woodturning Symposium
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Oregon Woodturning Symposium will be held March 6-8, 2015 in Albany, OR. We invite you to join us and share in this informative weekend. With over 40+ live demonstrations to attend, you will have the opportunity to see Mike Mahoney, Jimmy Clewes, Trent Bosch, Kirk De Heer and several other nationally and regionally recognized woodturners cover a wide range of turning topics. A Penturners Gathering, featuring Don Ward, will be held Friday night. You will also have the opportunity to win a Jet 12-21 EVS lathe.
Advanced registration is only $225 for the full weekend of demos and includes Penturners Gathering, vendor showcase, instant gallery, banquet and live auction. Accessing the website – www.oregonwoodturningsymposium.com provides additional information and instructions for registering either online or by mail – directly from your browser. For detailed information regarding the range of topics, hotel accommodations, vendor showcase, spousal program and more, please see our website.
Your early registration will help us better plan for this event. If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact me.
We look forward to seeing you March 6-8, 2015!
Terry C. Gerros
President,
Oregon Woodturning Symposium
gerrost@yahoo.comgerrost@yahoo.com
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon will not be meeting in December.
The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley are meeting on December 4th with a Vacuum Chuck hands on working demonstration and a Christmas Ornament demo and hands on session.
The Southwest Idaho Woodturners in Boise, ID are not meeting in December.
The Olympic Peninsula Woodturners are meeting next on December 10th for the annual Holiday Potluck.
The Seattle Woodturners are meeting on December 11th. This meeting will feature festive treats and goodies.
The Willamette Valley Woodturners in Salem, Oregon will be meeting on December 11th. The topic for the meeting is Gadgets, Gizmos, and Widgets.
The Woodturners of Olympia are also meeting on December 11th. This month features the annual Holiday Party and Pot Luck Dinner. There will be a gift drawing for the guests, a member gift exchange, a drawing for AAW Membership, door prizes, and a drawing for admission to the Woodturning Symposium.
The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild in Abbotsford, B.C. will be meeting on December 11th. Jay Mapson will demonstrate pen turning from start to finish.
The Northwest Washington Woodturners in Mt. Vernon will not be meeting in December.
The Cascade Woodturners in Portland, OR will not be meeting in December.
The Southwest Washington Woodturners in Vancouver, WA will not be meeting in December.
The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild in Vancouver, B.C. are not meeting in December.
The Island Woodturners Guild on Vancouver Island are next meeting on December 13th for their Christmas Social.
AAW Turning of the Week
Whether or not you are a member of the AAW you can still see some of the great things going on there. If you have a Facebook account you can like their page and get updates. One of the things I like seeing is the Turning of the Week. Check them out and I think you will get some inspiration! AAW on Facebook.
