It has been a while since we've had a Show and Tell, and this was worth the wait. In addition to our members usual creativity, we were treated to work from HOW experiences, classes at Bucks, a class by Cynthia Gibson, and some really great pieces from Joe Seltzer's collection.
Speaking of creativity, Andy DiPietro started us off with the latest in his explorations in wood sculpture.
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We had a great meeting in April- a robust Show and Tell and an auction to raise money for a new projector system. Take a look at excellent work of our members.
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This unique vessel is a great demonstration of Han Weissflog's ingenuity and craftsmanship.
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We had a fantastic workshop performance by Hans Weissflog. Here's the lidded box he is so famous for. So many techniques revealed!
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It was an amazing show! Miriam Carpenter gave us a detailed look into how she makes her fantastic feathers. When you first learn these feathers are made of wood and realize how delicate they are, you are very impressed. When you see what goes into their making, the inspiration, the planning, and the execution, you are blown away.
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Cleaver Magazine shares “cutting-edge” artwork and literary work from a mix of established and emerging voices. Read Miriam's article and see more of her artwork!
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Here is a recap of our Holiday meeting and Pollyanna Exchange. See who got what from whom and learn a little of what went on! Joe Seltzer brought in a few of his favorite weed pots and his interpretation of what a weed pot is.
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Feathers are remarkable, especially
when they’re made of wood, like the
feathers made by Miriam Carpenter.
Experienced woodworkers are impressed
by the skill and patience necessary to
make something so delicate.
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Famed turner, teacher, author and lathe maker, Ernie Conover came to our November meeting and demonstrated his Barley Twist Candlesticks. The demonstration was made 100% better thanks to Rick Baker and his articulated camera and video projector. What an amazing up-grade!
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Bucks offers a one-year Furniture and Cabinetmaking certificate program and a two-year Associates Degree granting Fine Woodworking Transfer program.
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Kimberly Winkle gave a fantastic demonstration on the making and painting of her signature Oculus Mirror at our October Meeting. Introduced by Professor mark Sfirri, she started the meeting with an overview of her furniture, sculpture and turning and gave us a wonderful sense of the depth and breadth of her work...
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The following two opportunities were published in the October issue of American Woodturner. We regret this information was not available in the September Chapter Bulletin.
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The current issue of Woodturning FUNdamentals is now available online!
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We are now less than a year away from the first ever Mid Atlantic Woodturning Symposium. You are probably aware that we have our demonstrators and the facility lined up, and we are currently working to line up vendors for the trade show and prepare audio video equipment.
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Here is the latest news from the AAW on Women in Turning, Member Services, the 102 Year-Old Turner, the 2016 Symposium, and more. Do you recognize anyone in the photo?
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If you missed the meeting, here are some pictures of the great work that was presented by our members.
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Bucks Woodturners participated in the Village Renaissance Faire on September 19 and 20th. The Faire provided an opportunity for members to display and sell their work, and interact with the community to show what wood turning is all about.
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This demonstration was an opportunity that came along at the last minute. Thanks to the hospitality of Matt Overton and Mike Kehs, Dick had a nice place to rest his head and a beautiful shop to demonstrate in.
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The May meeting was certainly the place to see how much fun a Hands-On-Workshop could be. In past years, HOWs would be held at member's workshops as an opportunity for newer members to get some one-on-one instruction in some aspect of turning. This year, the club extended the season, and included something new- the mini-HOW.
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Barry Gross stopped by our April Meeting and gave us a great demonstration on how to stabilize wood and then use those pieces to make an elegant bangle.
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