AWA FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
The
sixth annual AWA symposium was the best one so far with
over ninety people attending the outstanding affair.
Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty out did themselves. It
seems they are like fine wine—both getting better with
age. Stuart’s apprentice, Ashley Harwood, not only
assisted Stuart at the symposium but also helped with
the master classes as well. Heather Ashley and Bill
Poole gave excellent demos on making a hand mirror and
lovely peppermill. Comments like “I think I can go home
and turn the same thing without difficulty” were heard
from the onlookers making both their demos not only
instructive but also simplistic enough for
everyone—signs of good instructors and great teachers.
Amy
and Terry were the perfect hosts at Hardware
Specialties. The new venue turned out to be much better
than expected. There were many special door prizes and
a special wood pin as a souvenir.
There was a good showing at the instant gallery with
many new entrants. A host of excellently made pieces
were judged by Mike, Stu, and Ashley with gift
certificates to Hardware Specialties as prizes.
The Master Classes were also a smashing success with
each and every attendee learning many new skills to hone
their turning expertise. Del LaRue’s shop was another
excellent change in venue.
To
all those members who helped move lathes, set up the
symposium and take down everything a most hardy thanks.
It is only through such deeds these annual events become
easily managed and smoothly run.
Don’t forget to enter your pieces in Artistry in Wood
at the Northway Mall. Also, it is never too early to
start on those special pieces for the instant gallery at
the annual picnic held at Jeff Trotter’s. I believe he
has ordered another sunny day for the event and employed
a master chef to grill the food.
If
you haven’t purchased your tickets for the Powermatic
lathe raffle please do so. The lathe will be raffled
off at the annual picnic with another Jet slow speed wet
stone sharpener. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.
At
the next regular meeting—March 6th at
Hardware Specialties— Richard Raynor will demo how to
make nifty pens. Bring a friend and introduce them to
the fine art of pen making
