January 2010
Our president, Joe Smith, conducted the
meeting.
There were about 22 persons present.
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NEXT MEETING
February 13, 2010 at 10:00am
Challenge judging
Platter workshop
Cedar Lakes |
2010 Challenge
Joe Smith reminded us that there would be
two challenge classifications this year: Novice and Professional (which includes
sellers, previous winners, and advanced turners). There will be three prizes in
each of the two classes.
The challenge will be the making of three
types of Christmas tree ornaments: Hollowform, Icicle, and Birdhouse.
These ornaments may be made any color, any
wood, and any style (as long as it conforms to the types listed above).
Judging will be by members at the February
meeting. Participants must be paid-up members. The winners this time will not
automatically be given responsibility for next year’s challenge. The person to
head up next year’s challenge will be on volunteer basis only.
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DUES ARE OVERDUE
Dues are $20 for the year |
Show and Tell
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This Month’s Program
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Joe Smith showed how he makes the hollowed Christmas tree
ornament types.
The workshop involved hollowing the globe, and also
turning the top and the bottom finial. A bunch of folks took to the lathes and
began making ornaments.
This hand-on workshop was so popular that, by my count,
only one person failed to return after lunch!
Next Month’s Meeting
In the morning we will have the judging and awards for the
Chapter challenge. In the afternoon Tom Schottle will conduct a workshop on
platters, use of vacuum chucks, and coloring.
2010 Schedule
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February
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Morning: Judging and
awards for the Chapter challenge.
Afternoon: Workshop on Platters, use of
vacuum chucks, and coloring conducted by Tom Schottle |
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March |
Continue workshop on Platters,
use of vacuum chucks, and coloring conducted by Tom Schottle |
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April |
Workshop on turned boxes. |
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May |
Workshop on turned boxes continued. |
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June |
Outside demonstrator, to be
announced |
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July |
Mountain State Arts and Crafts Fair |
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August |
Annual Picnic |
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September |
Annual Wood & Tool Auction |
Next Month’s Meeting
Joe Smith will conduct a workshop to
practice the challenge
Miscellaneous
The Newsletter will be sent by
e-mail to those members who have given me their email address. Those who do not have e-mail
addresses listed with me will receive the usual hardcopy newsletter by US snailmail. Any others who wish a newsletter by mail should let me know.
Please send me pictures of your work so
that I can add it to the gallery.
The Newsletter with pictures is also
available on the website.
Jim Smith, Secretary,
Phone: 304-342-1755
e-Mail:
mountain@mountaineerwoodturners.com
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