Woodturners of North Texas

A Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners
 

 
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Making Good Shavings
   
Alan Lacer will be our national “Hands-on” instructor next spring, 26-30 April 26 - 30, 2009. He is best known for his instruction on the skew and articles in national woodturning magazines, but he is also one of the best at instructing entry and intermediate level wood-turners in all aspects of woodturning and tool sharpening. We will formulate the majority of his hands-on sessions to focus on fundamentals for the entry and intermediate turners, however, we still have the opportunity to include an additional day or two for advanced instruction depending on interest. We are in the earliest days of planning - an indication of who would be able to attend a one- or two-day hands-on instruction from one of the very best to either John Horn or me at your earliest convenience would be appreciated. 

Announcing a WNT “Empty Bowls” competition for the following categories:
Decorated, Functional, Unique, Natural-Edge, Primitive, Regular-Edge, and Segmented. Additionally a Best of Club and runner-up award will be presented. Winners for first, second and third places in each category will be awarded WNT ribbons that will accompany the bowls to be donated to the local Food Bank “Empty Bowls” event. 

The EMPTY BOWLS Luncheon is Tarrant Area Food Bank’s most popular fund raising event. It is a donation program where woodworkers, potters and glass workers make and donate handcrafted or hand-decorated bowls. Bowl makers are noted on a poster at the luncheon. These bowls will be chosen by guests making a $25 donation. Local area restaurants and caterers donate and serve savory soups (in plastic bowls), breads, and desserts as part of the Luncheon. Guests have the opportunity to up-grade their bowl at Bump or Special Selection Tables where patrons may pay an additional fee and chose a more expensive bowl. There is also a silent auction and the best bowls will go for $200-500. Best of all, 100% profits are used to stock the food banks and greatly benefit the needy.

Now, lets get out to the workshop (wear your protective gear) ... 
 And make good shavings!
Stormy
Updated August 27, 2008