Dennis Fuge gave a great demonstration on using metals and resins to enhance turnings, especially those with defects that would otherwise consign them to the firewood pile.
Read moreJanuary 2017 Show and Tell
We had a great Show and Tell session at our January meeting. See the presenters and their work in this post!
Read moreHoliday Party and Pollyanna Exchange
Another great holiday celebration! This annual tradition of a Pollyanna Exchange and Raffle is always a big hit with our members. Here's Joyce McCullough winning the raffle-
Read moreJakob Weissflog Demonstrates at Michael Kehs' Workshop
Recent recipient of the Bob Stocksdale International Excellence in Wood Award, Jakob Weissflog paid a visit to Michael Kehs' workshop in Quakertown, PA on Tuesday November 8th.
Read moreSeptember 2016 Show and Tell
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.
Read moreApril 2016 Show & Tell
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.
Read moreWorkshop: Hans Weissflog Makes a Hans-Martin Box
This unique vessel is a great demonstration of Han Weissflog's ingenuity and craftsmanship.
Read moreWorkshop: Hans Weissflog Makes a Lidded Box
We had a fantastic workshop performance by Hans Weissflog. Here's the lidded box he is so famous for. So many techniques revealed!
Read moreMiriam Carpenter Makes a Feather
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.
Read moreMiriam Carpenter Writes in Cleaver Magazine
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!
Read moreDecember 2015 Holiday Meeting and Pollyanna Exhange
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.
Read moreMiriam Carpenter RENAISSANCE WOMAN by Mark Sfirri
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.
Conover's Barley Twist
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!
Read moreBucks County Community College Spring 2016 Woodworking Classes
Bucks offers a one-year Furniture and Cabinetmaking certificate program and a two-year Associates Degree granting Fine Woodworking Transfer program.
Read moreKimberly Winkle's Mirror and Milkpaint
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...
Read moreTwo Important Announcements From the AAW
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.
Read moreSeptember Woodturning FUNdamentals
The current issue of Woodturning FUNdamentals is now available online!
Read moreMid Atlantic Woodturners Association Symposium - Request for Volunteers
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.
Read moreOctober AAW Newsletter
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?
Read moreBucks Woodturners September Show and Tell
If you missed the meeting, here are some pictures of the great work that was presented by our members.
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