Regular Meetings:
Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 – 9:00PM
All Meetings are now Hybrid.
We are resuming In-Person meetings at the Community Center and will provide Zoom for those that cannot make it in person.
Mentoring and Woodturning Introduction Sessions:
2nd Saturday Morning of each month from 9AM -Noon
New and prospective members are always welcome to the Saturday Skill Center sessions. New turners will get a safety orientation and an opportunity to make some shavings. Just show up or let Jim Oates know you are coming.
For novice and experienced turners, several Mentors will be available for one-on-one mentoring. Please contact Jim Oates if you have a specific request for mentoring so we can plan to meet your request. Contact Jim Oates.
Club Store
The Club Store will be open on the 2nd Saturday Morning of each month from 9AM -Noon, coincident with the Skill Center Sessions.
In case of inclement weather check the website for announcements of possible cancellations.
| Date of Meeting | Topic | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 9 | Mike Sorge will demonstrate his heart-shaped bowls – just in time for Valentines Day! Zoom Meeting. Club Store open 9-12 | Mike, Jim & Buck |
| January 19 | Mushroom Forms | Rebecca DeGroot |
| February 13 | Skill Center open by Appointment Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| February 16 | Square to Round Bowls, Vases | Rudy Lopez |
| March 13 | Skill Center open by Appointment Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| March 16 | Therming | Art Liestman |
| April 10 | Skill Center open by Appointment Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| April 20 | When Good Wood Cracks | Dennis Belcher |
| May 8 | Skill Center open by Appointment Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| May 18 | Quarter-sawn White Oak Platters | Mike Maoney |
| June 12 | Skill Center open by Appointment Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| June 15 | Chucking Wood – Or How to Hold Wood on the Lathe | Mike Peace |
| July 10 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| July 17 | “Basics in Hollow Form” hands on class. Max of 6 students. No cost. | Alan Driver |
| July 20 | 15 Minute Projects | Alan Stratton |
| August 14 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| August 17 | Natural Edge Bowl | Peter Welch |
| September 11 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| September 21 | Basics of Hollow Form Turning | Lyle Jamisen |
| October 9 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| October 19 | “Bowls from Trees” – in person demo | Willie Simmons |
| November 13 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| November 16 | “Surface Embellishments” – Zoom IRD | Donna Banfield |
| December 11 | Skill Center and Club Store open 9-12 | Jim & Buck |
| December 14 | Christmas Banquet, Raffle & Auction (No regular meeting) | Come One, Come All! |