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Featured presenter: our very own Giovanni Monteferrante will be providing a chainsaw demo "From Log to Bowl Blank"

9a - Doors Open
10a - Meeting begins

Member Gallery, Wood Raffle, Club Store, Coffee & Pastries, Critique Corner, and Library will all be available to enjoy.

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

Introduction to Woodturning - Basic spindle & Top turning

Featured presenter: Kimberly Winkle

Kim is an artist and educator located in Cookeville TN. A native of Oklahoma, Kim is a maker who creates furniture and objects using wood and paint; her work displays a balance of form, color and surface pattern. Kim is a Professor and Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technological University. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Fine Art in Furniture Design from San Diego State University.

Note: Our meeting location is different from our usual location, for this meeting we will be at the Hillcrest Lodge.

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

Kim is an artist and educator located in Cookeville TN. A native of Oklahoma, Kim is a maker who creates furniture and objects using wood and paint; her work displays a balance of form, color and surface pattern. Kim is a Professor and Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technical University. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Fine Art in Furniture Design from San Diego State University.

Kim is an artist and educator located in Cookeville TN. A native of Oklahoma, Kim is a maker who creates furniture and objects using wood and paint; her work displays a balance of form, color and surface pattern. Kim is a Professor and Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technical University. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Fine Art in Furniture Design from San Diego State University.

Spindle Turning - Mallet and Tops

This meeting we will have experienced club members presenting the Basics of Design

Practical tips to make your turnings appealing including:
- Proportion
- Balance
- Rule of Thirds
- Golden Ratio
- and More!

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

This event is put together to promote all manner of woodworking disciplines (turning, carving, milling, etc.). There will demonstrations throughout the weekend. In addition, there will be a marketplace, which will allow vendors to sell wood related products and crafted pieces.

We will be demonstrating turning, if you‘re interested in turning at the event please see our volunteer opportunities.

More information at:
https://www.skagitwoodexpo.com

This event is put together to promote all manner of woodworking disciplines (turning, carving, milling, etc.). There will demonstrations throughout the weekend. In addition, there will be a marketplace, which will allow vendors to sell wood related products and crafted pieces.

We will be demonstrating turning, if you‘re interested in turning at the event please see our volunteer opportunities.

More information at:
https://www.skagitwoodexpo.com

April SS Event - Make Your Own Handle - $25

Featured presenter: Tom Voegeli - Segmented Turning

Tom will present aspects of segmented turning
- Getting Started
- Best Practices
- Building a Masterpiece
- Mistakes to Avoid
- Tools of the Trade
- Lotsof Show & Tell


Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

May SS Event - Intro to Bowls - $25

Three Hands-on classes, May 24th, 25th, and 26th (no general meeting Demonstration)
Bowls, Platters, Boxes, Goblets

Three Hands-on classes, May 24th, 25th, and 26th (no general meeting Demonstration)
Bowls, Platters, Boxes, Goblets

Three Hands-on classes, May 24th, 25th, and 26th (no general meeting Demonstration)
Bowls, Platters, Boxes, Goblets

Natural / Live Edge Bowls

Featured presenter: Rick Rich

Rick is a profession turner from the Vancouver WA area. He is a member of the SW WA Woodturners and the Cascade Woodturners. He provides custom turnings and classes; he is also an author for several woodturning publications. He demonstrates an enjoyment and excitement for the craft as he teaches safe practices, proper form, and efficient tool use.

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

Rick is a profession turner from the Vancouver WA area. He is a member of the SW WA Woodturners and the Cascade Woodturners. He provides custom turnings and classes; he is also an author for several woodturning publications. He demonstrates an enjoyment and excitement for the craft as he teaches safe practices, proper form, and efficient tool use.

Rick is a profession turner from the Vancouver WA area. He is a member of the SW WA Woodturners and the Cascade Woodturners. He provides custom turnings and classes; he is also an author for several woodturning publications. He demonstrates an enjoyment and excitement for the craft as he teaches safe practices, proper form, and efficient tool use.

July SS Event - Do It Again!! - Intro to Bowls - $25

Our club will be demonstrating top turning and giving away tops to youth at the Annual Youth Arts Festival in Mount Vernon.

Come out and bring some delight by turning tops for our youth (of all ages).

Please sign up to turn using the "Volunteer" button on the right side of this page (which won‘t be visible if not logged into your account).

For more information visit:

Our club will be demonstrating top turning and other general turning at the Anacortes Arts Festival.

Come out and bring some delight by turning tops (or other items) for our community.

Club members can also sell items they‘ve turned at our storefront in our exhibit.

Please sign up to turn using the "Volunteer" button on the right side of this page (which won‘t show up if not logged into your club account).

Our club will be demonstrating top turning and other general turning at the Anacortes Arts Festival.

Come out and bring some delight by turning tops (or other items) for our community.

Club members can also sell items they‘ve turned at our storefront in our exhibit.

Please sign up to turn using the "Volunteer" button on the right side of this page (which won‘t show up if not logged into your club account).

Our club will be demonstrating top turning and giving away tops to youth at the Bellingham Kids Festival at Bellingham Civic Stadium.

Come out and bring some delight by turning tops for our youth (of all ages).

Please sign up to turn using the "Volunteer" button on the right side of this page (only visible if logged in).

For more information visit:
https://cob.org/services/recreation/activities/kids-festival

Our club will be demonstrating top turning and other general turning at the Anacortes Arts Festival.

Come out and bring some delight by turning tops (or other items) for our community.

Club members can also sell items they‘ve turned at our storefront in our exhibit.

Please sign up to turn using the "Volunteer" button on the right side of this page (which won‘t show up if not logged into your club account).

This will be our annual Picnic and equipment swap. This year the NCWA will do the cooking.

Date and place tbd

August SS Event - Platters - $25

Featured presenter: TBD

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

September SS Event - Fitted Boxes - $25

October SS Event - Sea Urchin Ornaments

Featured presenter: Laurent Niclot

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

Class description tbd

Spend a day with Laurent Niclot

tbd – Morning Demo – starting at 10am followed by Lunch break at school (11:30 – 12:15)



tbd – Final Demo

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Holiday Party at Hillcrest Park Lodge!

This will be a potluck Holiday Party with the club providing the turkey and ham. Please bring your favorite appetizer, desert and/or side dish(es) to share.

We will have a Bucket Raffle, where folks have donated cool things for you to put some of your raffle tickets in to hopefully be the lucky winner.

If you have items to donate to the Bucket Raffle please contact Melanie Mankamyer (melaniem.nww@gmail.com).

November SS Event - Lantern & Umbrella Ornament

Our club will host a sales booth at the Anacortes Holiday Market at the Depot Arts Center on Saturday, November 21 from 10am to 3pm.

If you have items you would like to sell, please contact Roger Dauer email thedauers@yahoo.com.