I am a woodturning artist, demonstrator, passionate teacher and private instructor. Excited about the creative process and exploring the quest for clean lines and “pure” curves. I enjoy turning all styles of pieces- anything from pens, peppermills, fitted-lid boxes, utilitarian bowls and serving utensils, to sculptural one-of-a-kinds! I enjoy embellishing …
Have you ever wondered how to make those bowls with at least part of the bark still on the edge? Well, this month you are in for a treat. Our own member, Warren Swift, will demonstrate how to turn one of these marvelous natural edged bowls. If you have never …
I was born in Connecticut and grew up racing sailboats on Long Island Sound and skiing in Connecticut and Vermont. I had my first turning experience in high school during the early 60’s. After graduating from the University of Denver with a degree in Marketing, I moved to Vail Colorado …
Don’t forget, our Annual Picnic and Wood Auction is this month. It will be held Sunday, July 20th, starting at 1:00, at the North Lake Improvement Club. Plug this address into your phone or GPS, . Or, if you are feeling lucky, take the Weyerhaeuser Way S exit off Hwy …
This month’s demonstrator is Roy Lane. You have all seen Roy’s work at the monthly Show & Tell as well as at our Mini Symposiums. Roy is a master of the hollow form vessel. Roy has been turning for a long time and makes his own hollowing tools. This month …
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our calendar, SPSW Vice-President David Best has a great lineup scheduled the second half of the year. July – SPSW member Roy Lane Roy Lane will be demonstrating hollowing. His plan includes showing how to build the light he uses to …
