Here are some snapshots of the December meeting. Click through to see pictures of the Pollyannas along with Show and Tell items
Read morePollyanna Music Boxes Bring Out Bucks Talent
Thanks to Bob Collins, we have images of the 2014 Pollyanna Music Boxes for posterity! This is a Bucks tradition at our holiday meeting...
Read moreAAW Chapter Bulletin - January 2015
Press Read More to see who won the AAW Scholarships, what's coming in the on-line Woodturning FUNdamentals, and who is demonstrating in Pittsburgh...
Read moreAAW Chapter Bulletin- 2015 Pittsburgh Symposium Registration Information
Here is the Bulletin from the AAW, their primary means of communicating material of general interest . Press "Read More" to find information on Scholarship winners, Insurance, the 2015 Symposium in Pittsburgh, and the December issue of American Woodturner.
Read moreMark Sfirri Reveals the Design and Construction of Building Blocks
The December issue of American Woodturner has a great article by Mark Sfirri, Building Blocks, EVOLUTION OF A TURNED SCULPTURE. It is a fun read, especially if you attended the last meeting
Read moreMark Sfirri Demonstrates Multi-axis Turning
Here was a demonstration not to be missed. Mark Sfirri entertained and educated us on the wonders of multi-axis turning for our November meeting. As shown above, Mark walked us through the methods and evolution of his artwork using the various pieces he had on display.
Read moreOctober's Hands-On-Workshop
It was unanimous! Everyone had a great time at our Hands-On-Workshop at last month's general meeting. If you missed it we had Joyce McCullough, Michael Kehs, John Williams, Ed Ryan and Bud Hohlfeld doing simultaneous demonstrations of airbrushing, pyrography, surface texturing, and turning. A number of us really got to put our hands on the tools and the work for a real up-close demonstration of what these masters do.
Joyce had everyone amazed by her airbrushing work. She really made it look easy as she demonstrated the use of a couple of different airbrushes, stencils, mixing paints, cleaning tools and pretty much anything you had a question about.
How many of us have heard about coring, but have never seen it done? Bryan Richardson brought along his coring tool, several bowl blanks and many hours of real experience to share.
With his supercharged burner ready to go, Michael Kehs put on a fiery display pyrography. As always, Michael was very generous in sharing the technical details of how he accomplishes the fantastic surfaces of his artwork.
Bud turns a Hobbit box with a fine finial – a perenial favorite of the HOW program. Bud demonstrated his box turning skills and how to create a loose lidded top with a finial.
John Williams brought his burner, the tools he typically uses, and some colored pencils.
Ed Ryan demonstrated some simple turnings, but don't be fooled there is a lot of technique and know-how involves. Ed makes everything look easy- but if you pay attention, and practice, pretty soon you'll have some turnings you can be proud of.
Everyone seemed to have a great time and our demonstrators did a great job of providing techniques and tips to turners of all levels. Thanks to everyone who came, and, especially, to our demonstrators. Job well done!
Bucks Woodturners Show and Tell September 15, 2014
We had a good turnout this at month's meeting and a great Show and Tell with some pretty awesome pieces and a couple of good stories. One of my favorites of the night was Tom Gall's work. He shared his fondness for all things Hogbin and described his never-give-up approach to turning...
Read moreSharon Doughtie's Celtic Knot Demonstration
On June 16th Sharon Doughtie came to the Bucks County Community College Workshop to talk about her art and demonstrate the various techniques she has employed over the years. Look again for her presentation materials...coming soon.
Sharon Doughtie Workshop
Matt Overton graciously offered his shop to host Sharon Doughtie's workshop on Celtic Knots. Joyce McCullough, Bryan Richardson, Tom Hauber, Rick Baker and Ward Stevens attended. Sharon patiently took us through the process of drawing and burning Celtic Knots on sample panels and bowls we brought along. We also got see dry brushing close up. As Matt noted, "There's nothing quite like doing it to learn it!"
Bucks Woodturners Picnic...
Here are some pictures of our 2014 picnic at Matt and Diana's place...
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