The Woodturners of Olympia have planned their 2013 symposium. This year’s symposium features SPSW member Jack Wayne and internationally known turner John Jordan. This year’s symposium is July 27th followed by four workshops July 28th – 31st. See the flyer below or visit the Woodturners of Olympia website.
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Larry has been turning since 2007, when, by chance, a wooden ship model needed a turned mast and some balusters. Never having turned, he picked up a small lathe, a couple of books, and a few DVD’s on woodturning. He attended a Woodturners of Olympia meeting and got hooked on the instant gratification of throwing a log on a lathe and completing a bowl within an hour. Soon after, he took some lessons from Larry Miller, Don Derry, and Jimmy Clewes. Inspired by the works of Binh Pho, he attended the Turn-On Chicago Symposium in 2010 and spent four sessions becoming familiar with Binh’s technique.
As a member of the Woodturners of Olympia, where he has given demos annually at their Turn & Learn Sessions, providing mentoring for other members, he currently is focusing on thin walled bowls and vases that are pierced, airbrushed and wood burned, focusing on natural subjects and wood spirits.
“Most of my turnings are thin walled, to convey light and airy, floating above the chaos of our everyday existence. The form and images of the turnings try to convey the peace of the North woods to the power of the oceans to the tranquility of the garden. I want my images to bring back memories of the smell of the forest, crisp and tangy ocean sprays, the cry of the eagle as it soars through the vast blue sky. The roughness of the bark on natural edge pieces and the smoothness after finishing should stimulate not only the eyes, but the sense of touch.”
We had a post on our Facebook page from our friend Constantinos Katseyeanis about a tool swap at the Seattle Central Community College on February 23rd. If you are interested please find the contact information on the flyer.
Northwest Washington Woodturners will be presenting A Day With David Ellsworth on Saturday, March 23 in Anacortes, WA. David will spend the full day discussing and demonstrating the details of how he creates his unique turned hollow forms and natural edge bowls. He will also be discussing tools and sharpening as well as presenting a slide show of his work and inspirations. There will be lots of opportunity to have David answer your questions.
Advance registration is only $45 for the full day demo and includes snacks, beverages and a delicious hot lunch.
The Anacortes area is a wonderful place to spend a weekend. If you will be staying in the area overnight, a list of accommodations including hotel/motel, B&B and RV is available upon request.
Event brochure and registration information at this link.
Looking to see a demonstration by one of the top artists in woodturning? How about an all-day hands-on workshop?
The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild is hosting Binh Pho on April 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2013. This is a tremendous opportunity to meet a world class turner and to learn his innovative techniques and skills in the art of piercing, air brushing, carving, and thin turning.
The hands-on workshops are limited to 6 people but the all-day demo is not limited.
Get more info from the Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild website.
The International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) has announced the 2013 World Wood Day on March 21st. This year’s symposium will be held in Tanzania with the theme “Wood in Africa: Cultural Distribution, Historical Utilization, and Future Sustainability”. The symposium aims to encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences concerning the wood research, strategy and practice, in the cultural, historical and social contexts and development. Focused topics are designed to raise awareness of current issues and to enhance multidisciplinary discussions for the crucial role of wood in a sustainable world.
Several events are planned including a woodcarving competition, an international woodcarving show and a woodturning show. Local and international woodcarvers and turners are expected to give presentations to share with judges and audiences their ideas for their creations at the end of the program, which will be a highlight of the event. The activities of the World Wood Day are intended to encourage the public to take a closer look at wood and sustainable conservation of forests and trees in farmland.
Other events planned for the World Wood Day 2013 include a drawing competition for local children to show their appreciation for wood with their imagination and talents, and a tour of specific wood culture spots around Tanzania.
More information is available on the World Wood Day website and on the World Wood Day Facebook page.
