2015 HANDS-ON-WORKSHOPS
The Bucks Woodturners again presents its unique H-O-W program of workshops taught by its own experienced members, volunteering their time and their shops for the educational benefit of club members. There are sessions of interest that run the gamut from novice to expert. Everyone can learn something to expand their capabilities. Examine the descriptions and the dates, and make your selections ASAP. Sessions vary in length: half day or one day events.
This is the club’s major fund raising event of the year, and 100% of the funds are used to provide the interesting and informative programs that benefit our club members. The donation is $20 for each one-half day of activity and $35 for each 1 day activity. Also, Nancy Rourke is presenting a special 2 day class that is $60. Our club’s most experienced turners have generously opened their shops and are freely giving of their time so that others may enjoy the pleasure of improving their woodturning skills. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity! All dates are in March, April, and May 2015. Click here for a pdf printable version: 2015 HOW
2015 HANDS-ON-WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS
# 1 Introduction to Rosemaling Saturday, March 14 AND Sunday, March 15
Nancy Rourke Perkasie, PA
Rosemaling is the Norwegian Folk Art style of decorative painting that I use on some of my turned items such a bowls, plates and boxes. The first day will be spent on 1. An introduction thru pictures and my pieces to Rosemaling, 2. Practicing the basic brush strokes that are used in doing Rosemaling, 3. Learning to mix the colors needed for a design, 4. Painting a beginning design on a flat board. The second day we will again practice the strokes and then paint a design on a small turned plate or box lid that you will bring along to class (or I can supply a small plate). We will work with artist oil paints and use paint thinner for cleaning brushes so if you have any allergies to these I suggest that you do not take this class. I will also supply brushes, but I do suggest that you purchase your own since you will need them if you wish to continue to paint at home. I will provide a supply list after you sign up for the class.
4 Students, 2 full days $60
# 2 A Make a Bowl From a Board Saturday March 14 9 AM
Phil Hauser Hainesport, NJ
It is possible to make a bowl from a flat board of wood. The way it is done is to cut the board into concentric rings. Rather than making straight cuts, the cuts are at an angle to the board’s plane. Consequently, the top ring has a larger diameter than the bottom. This allows the rings to be glued in a stack that can be turned into a bowl. In this course, Phil will show you how to lay out the rings and the angles needed to cut the board. Then you will cut the board into rings and glue them up to make a rough bowl. Phil will have a blank that he glued up ahead of time which will allow the student to finish the turned assembly and take home a finished bowl from a board! Should time run short, you can take the bowl home to finish.
1 Student Half day Morning $20
# 2 B Make a Bowl From a Board Saturday March 14 2 PM
Phil Hauser Hainesport, PA
See course description #2A
1 Student Half day Afternoon $20
# 2 C Make a Bowl From a Board Sunday March 15 9 AM
Phil Hauser Hainesport, NJ
See course description # 2A
1 Student Half day – Morning $20
# 2 D Make a Bowl From a Board Sunday March 15 2 PM
Phil Hauser Hainesport, PA
See course description #2A
1 Student Half day Afternoon $20
# 3 Build Your Own Vacuum Chuck Saturday March 21 Full Day
Ron Durr – Ambler, PA
From start to finish, participants will design and fabricate a vacuum chuck to fit your own lathe. Each vacuum chuck will be custom fit to the participants lathe, including: the thread on your spindle, the hole size through the spindle and the dimension from end of spindle to end of hand wheel. This class is a big hit every year! Bring your own lunch. Beverages will be supplied.
3 Students Full day $35 PLUS $15 materials fee paid directly to Ron
# 4 Surface Embellishment Saturday March 21 Full Day
Michael Kehs Quakertown, PA
This full day (9am to 4pm) workshop will cover some techniques to enhance the surface of your pre turned bowl or vessel. I’ll cover burn texturing, rotary carving/texturing, reciprocal texturing (using jack hammer like techniques). We’ll also do some filling voids with epoxy and fillers. If you have some idea of an embellishment you’d like to try we can experiment with that too if time permits.
5 Students Full Day $35
# 5 Build a Steady Rest Sunday March 22 Full Day
Ron Durr Ambler, PA
If you notice that you are getting vibration in your pieces while turning this a great project for you. Ron will help you build a steady rest out of skateboard wheels and wood. This is a simple concept that is useful in many applications, from bowl turning to closed forms.
2 Students Full day $35 PLUS $15 materials fee paid directly to Ron
# 6 Making an Off-Center ~ Multi-Rotational Potpourri Box Lid Saturday April 11 Afternoon
Tom Gall Hillsborough, NJ (Using a Vacuum Chuck and a 4-jaw chuck)
How to make a home-made vacuum chuck for this process (both simple and more complex) will be discussed briefly (see Ron Durr's class!). Also, many of the variable patterns that can be made and ways to add texture or decoration if desired. Bring your own face shield/goggles, and dust mask. Lunch will be at the nearby diner or pizza place.
2 Students Half day Afternoon $20
# 7 Save That Piece! Saturday March 28 Full Day
Nate Favors & Bryan Richardson New Britain, PA
Now what do I do with it??? Everyone knows Nate loves to turn LARGE things. But did you ever notice that Nate often uses inlay with everything from coffee grinds to brass with epoxy to fill in minor flaws. Rather than hide an imperfection why not highlight it and make it stand out? We all have a bowl, hollow form or platter lying around that could use a little of this tender love and care. Bring it to Nate’s and get some cures for…" Saving that Piece." Bring your own face shield/goggles, dust mask.
3 Students Full day $35
# 8 Pen Making Saturday April 11 Morning
Barry Gross
Barry is the master of the pen! He will show you all the finer points of making pens, including selecting materials, drilling them correctly, finishing and assembling them.
2 Students Half day Afternoon $20
# 9 Pen Making Saturday April 11 Afternoon
Barry Gross
Barry is the master of the pen! He will show you all the finer points of making pens, including selecting materials, drilling them correctly, finishing and assembling them.
2 Students Half day Afternoon $20
# 10 Piercing and Air Brushing Saturday April 11 Full Day
Joyce McCullough Warminster, PA
Ever want to try piercing your turning, or adding a little color? Experiment with an air grinder, air brush, and rotary tool to pierce and/or paint that thin walled vessel. Students are required to bring a turned piece or just practice on a supplied board. The student may bring any power tools they have (Foredom, hand grinder, air grinder) as well. Joyce will supply meatball sandwiches (that's worth it right there!!).
2/3 Students Full day $35
# 11 Beginners Bowl Turning Date to be determined
Ed Ryan Bucks County Community College
Ed will conduct this session at the woodturning facility of the Bucks County Community College. Ed will walk you through the basic process of bowl turning including how to reverse mount the bowl with a doughnut chuck to finish off the bottom. Turning will be done on OneWay lathes. BWT assumes no financial responsibility for students that buy a OneWay after this session!!! Bring your own lunch.
6 Students Full day $50 The price of this popular HOW has increased due to Bucks County Community College costs
# 12 Bandsaw Box Saturday April 18 Full Day
Ward Stevens Perkasie / Hilltown, PA
This class is based on Beth Ireland’s method of using a bandsaw to make a box. A vessel design will be supplied, but students are encouraged to bring your own. This technique invites all sorts of creativity – from off-axis turning to painting and texturing. Wood and tools are available, but feel free to bring your own as well. Bring your own face shield/goggles, dust mask.
2 Students Full Day $35
# 13 Inside Out Turning Saturday April 18 Morning
Linford Sine Furlong, PA
Everyone has seen the remarkable ornaments Linford has made and brought to club meeting and holiday Pollyanna's. He has finally agreed to let a select few turners learn the secrets needed to produce an inside out turning. Linford will supply the wood. Bring your tools, safety glasses/face shield, and most of all -- your inquisitive mind!
1 Student Morning $20
# 14 Inside Out Turning Saturday April 18 Afternoon
Linford Sine Furlong, PA
Everyone has seen the remarkable ornaments Linford has made and brought to club meeting and holiday Pollyanna's. He has finally agreed to let a select few turners learn the secrets needed to produce an inside out turning. Linford will supply the wood. Bring your tools, safety glasses/face shield, and most of all -- your inquisitive mind!
1 Student Afternoon $20
# 15 Finial Box Saturday April 18 Full Day
Bud Hohlfeld – Doylestown PA
If you ever wanted to make a loose lidded box with a finial here is your chance. This class will take you through the steps for making a small box with a lid and finial. Several styles of finial will be demonstrated and we can even invent new forms. Bring your own tools and lunch with beverage and any wood you wish to use for your box. It must be dry! Don’t have dry wood? Bud will supply your needs.
4 Students, Full day $35
# 16 Natural Edge Goblet Sunday April 19 Full Day
George Balock – Doylestown, PA
Natural edge goblets are great conversation pieces and have a natural beauty all their own. George will show you how to turn a natural edge goblet. Learn how to set the goblet up for proper balance and shape. Maybe he’ll even share some of that awesome cherry that he is always finding.
4 Students, Full day $35
# 17 Creating Small Jewelry Saturday April 18 Morning Half Day
Matt Overton Wrightstown, PA
You've seen Matt’s beautiful bracelets and earrings at Show & Tell. Now’s your chance to learn the techniques to help you make varying styles of earrings, pendants, bangles, and bracelets using wood with stone and silver embellishments. Examine the myriad of ways to turn small turnings into artistic pieces of jewelry. Possibly room for 3 students if Matt can get his shop cleaned out!!
2 Students Half Day Morning $20
# 18 Creating Small Jewelry Sunday April 19 Morning Half Day
Matt Overton Wrightstown, PA
You've seen Matt’s beautiful bracelets and earrings at Show & Tell. Now’s your chance to learn the techniques to help you make varying styles of earrings, pendants, bangles, and bracelets using wood with stone and silver embellishments. See above.
2 Students Half Day Morning $20
# 19 Platters, Tanner Style Saturday April 25 Full Day
Mike Tanner Furlong, PA
One of Mike’s specialties is turning platters, large and small. He has developed a unique way of mounting the blank and finishing the piece. You’ll see how he does it, and then it’s your turn. Go home with your platter and use your new found surface treatment techniques to take it to another level.
2 Students, Full Day $35,
# 20 Bowl Coring Sunday April 26 Full Day
Mike Tanner Furlong, PA
Mike will provide hands on demonstration of the use of the OneWay coring tool as well as his technique for preparing the piece for mounting and coring. Bring a ½ log and Mike will show you how to prepare the piece for mounting with a chainsaw. If you have ever wondered about this or are thinking of buying a coring set-up, give it a try first hand. Students supply the wood for coring
2 Students, Full Day $35,
2015 HANDS-ON-WORKSHOPS
REGISTRATION & RULES
Class slots will be filled on a first come-first served basis when your registration form is received by hand at the February 16 meeting. Bryan Richardson will begin accepting applications starting at 7:00 PM.
Registration forms will also be accepted both by regular mail or e-mail. (see below)
All registration forms are due by February 28, 2015.
Register for as many workshops as you want to attend. You can select alternate workshops you would like to attend in the event one or more of your first preferences are fully booked.
Every effort will be made to give you your first choice; however, in cases where several applications are received on the same day, these priorities will be followed:
1. First preference will be given to Bucks Woodturners Club members, in order of receipt. Registration forms received at the February 16th meeting will be maintained in the order in which they are received. New membership payments are welcome at the meeting.
2. Second preference will be given to mail and e-mail members from Bucks members received prior to the meeting, and in the order of receipt.
3. Third preference will be given in order of receipt to current members of Bucks and other woodturning clubs whose registration is received by mail and e-mail after the February 17th meeting, and non-members, who must include a check for membership ($25) in the Bucks Woodturners Club to be considered, who are applying by mail or e-mail.
4. You must be a current BWT member.
Do not send money with your registration form.
Once you are confirmed for your class, you will be notified of your total amount due.
After you are notified, send a check for the full amount, made out to “BUCKS WOODTURNERS,” to Bryan Richardson at the address below. This check is due before your class or by the March 16, 2015 club meeting.
IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD FROM ME, LOOK FOR MY EMAIL IN YOUR JUNK OR SPAM BOX !
You will be contacted by the instructor of each event you are registered for, and you will be given driving directions, if necessary, and advised of the need for you to bring any items such as tools, material, etc. If you are attending a full day event, the instructor will advise you of plans for lunch. Unless the instructor indicates otherwise, you are responsible for your own lunch.
Thank you for your donation, and we hope you find these sessions fulfilling and enjoyable.
Bryan Richardson
1100 Red Rose Lane
Villanova, PA 19085
610-520-0852
btr1100@gmail.com
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