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fApril Newsletter APRIL NEWS LETTER The April meeting was held at Hardware Specialties, the last one there for the ’09—’10 season. It was attended by 65 individuals, many of AWA’s long time members. It was announced that Dan Keane had taken a position with a California company and will be missed as a long time board member and current Vice President. Richard Acuff, a present board member, will finish out Dan’s term as Vice President and Heather Ashley will assume the remainder of Richard’s term as board member.
The demonstrations were Larry Berry and Trudy Carlson teaching how to use an air brush in decorating turned objects and many different ideas were bantered about including how to color wood effectively.
John Lane asked the crowd in attendance to take at least 3 raffle tickets to sell or even buy them as AWA’s sales of the tickets have not been up to the expected levels. It is through profits from the raffle that we are able to have the quality demonstrators each year as we’ve had in the past. The club also added the prize of a 5/8” handled bowl gouge to those who sell 10 tickets or more. That raffle will be announced at the annual picnic as well. If you missed the meeting please get in touch with John Lane (mrbryant@mtaonline.net) or Amy at Hardware Specialties for tickets to sell.
Jeff Trotter also announced that more beginning classes at $20/ class will be available in the future but AWA needs at least 5 members per classes to make it reasonable. If you are interested please contact Bill Bowers at turningsbb@gmail.com or one of the board members with your email address, phone number, and classes you wish to take. If you are unable to take classes on Saturdays some members have volunteered to teach during the week in the evening.
Please sign up for the fair. Burt Biss only got half the demonstrators needed. If you’ve demonstrated before you know how much fun and rewarding it is to turn things for the audiences. If you feel uncomfortable demonstrating please consider being a greeter. Burt’s contact is: bissbp@mtaonline.net.
The next meeting will be the annual picnic, 22 May, at Jeff Trotter’s in Wasilla. We will have a brief meeting at 10 AM followed by a demo by Arnie Geiger. At noon we will have the pot luck gathering with the club supplying the buffalo brats, grilled salmon and sodas. Bring what ever you like and share with the crowd. After the picnic the drawing for the raffle will ensue. We have a Powermatic 35B, 2 HP lathe as the first prize and a Jet slow speed sharpening system for the second prize. Please plan to attend the event as it is most enjoyable and Jeff always orders a sunny beautiful day for the activity. Don’t forget to make something for the instant gallery. There will be three people’s choice awards, $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third place. Get busy turning now for the event.
Please contact any board member to give your input as to what you would like to see demonstrated for next season’s (’10—’11) meetings. The board should like to comply with the wishes of the members.
Also, don’t forget to start saving for next year’s master classes and symposium. The symposium will be Jan 29 & 30 with the master classes the week before and the week after. The master classes will be 2 days only at the cost of $125/day or $250 for the class. There will be 5 separate classes so individuals will have the opportunity to take the classes from both teachers if so desired. Bonnie Klein and Sharon Doughtie will be the master turners and teachers. Sign-up for the classes will start 1 Sept 10 by emailing Bill Bowers and sending him your deposit. The first AWA meeting will be 11 Sept 10 and sign-up as well as deposits will be gathered then as well. \ 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
January 2009 Newsletter
Up and coming event: The annual Artistry in Wood at the North way mall. Make sure you click on the link at the top of the home page for all the details. Important news: Having our meeting at the Hardware Specialties has been great. Because of the newness, we are stilling working out the timing of the meetings. The Board of Directors is suggesting we tighten up the schedule so that meetings won't take so long. The Goal is to have a 30 minute meeting and then the demonstration immediately following will be done at 12:00 noon. We want to make sure that we are cleaned up and have exited Hardware Specialties no later than 1pm. Your assistance is appreciated.
IT IS ALMOST HERE! THE SIXTH ANNUAL ALASKA WOODTURNERS SYMPOSIUM FOR 2010. Don't forget that first of several classes start on January 25th. For those of you providing lathes for the event, pickup starts January 23rd. Thanks for your help. Make sure you have your turnings ready for the INSTANT GALLERY! This is the opportunity for you to bring all the cool stuff you have made and put it on display for all to see. We have categories from the novice to the advanced turners. Our visiting Master turners Stuart Batty and Mike Mahoney will judge the competition and select the place holders. Here are the winning catagories. 1st Place $100 2nd Place $75 3rd Place $50 People’s Choice $75 Novice $50 Don’t forget that it is all about seeing all the cool stuff we all make and an opportunity to see new stuff. Even though our master classes are filled for the January symposium, it is still a good idea to get your name on the waiting list. There are always a few cancellations prior and just before the classes start. Shirts and Jackets!! We are in the process of putting an order for the shirts for this year’s symposium. They are $35 dollars and we need your order and money as soon as possible. The 6th annual woodturning symposium will be held at Hardware Specialties Jan 30 & 31. Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty will be the master turners demonstrating. They will also judge the instant gallery for the various prizes that will be awarded. Bill Poole and Heather Ashley are the local turners who will demonstrate during the Symposium. This year AWA will accept prepaid entry fees. If one purchases an entry ticket before the symposium the charge will be $100 for the two day event. If one purchases the ticket at the door the fee will be $120. Plan on getting your tickets at the monthly meetings.
January 2009 Newsletter
Up and coming event: The annual Artistry in Wood at the North way mall. Make sure you click on the link at the top of the home page for all the details. Important news: Having our meeting at the Hardware Specialties has been great. Because of the newness, we are stilling working out the timing of the meetings. The Board of Directors is suggesting we tighten up the schedule so that meetings won't take so long. The Goal is to have a 30 minute meeting and then the demonstration immediately following will be done at 12:00 noon. We want to make sure that we are cleaned up and have exited Hardware Specialties no later than 1pm. Your assistance is appreciated.
IT IS ALMOST HERE! THE SIXTH ANNUAL ALASKA WOODTURNERS SYMPOSIUM FOR 2010. Don't forget that first of several classes start on January 25th. For those of you providing lathes for the event, pickup starts January 23rd. Thanks for your help. Make sure you have your turnings ready for the INSTANT GALLERY! This is the opportunity for you to bring all the cool stuff you have made and put it on display for all to see. We have categories from the novice to the advanced turners. Our visiting Master turners Stuart Batty and Mike Mahoney will judge the competition and select the place holders. Here are the winning catagories. 1st Place $100 2nd Place $75 3rd Place $50 People’s Choice $75 Novice $50 Don’t forget that it is all about seeing all the cool stuff we all make and an opportunity to see new stuff. Even though our master classes are filled for the January symposium, it is still a good idea to get your name on the waiting list. There are always a few cancellations prior and just before the classes start. Shirts and Jackets!! We are in the process of putting an order for the shirts for this year’s symposium. They are $35 dollars and we need your order and money as soon as possible. The 6th annual woodturning symposium will be held at Hardware Specialties Jan 30 & 31. Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty will be the master turners demonstrating. They will also judge the instant gallery for the various prizes that will be awarded. Bill Poole and Heather Ashley are the local turners who will demonstrate during the Symposium. This year AWA will accept prepaid entry fees. If one purchases an entry ticket before the symposium the charge will be $100 for the two day event. If one purchases the ticket at the door the fee will be $120. Plan on getting your tickets at the monthly meetings.
November 2009 Newsletter Remember, we have moved our monthly meeting location to Hardware Specialties. Located at 424 W 54th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska. Terry and Amy have graciously opened their store for club members after the meeting. The symposium is almost here and that means…..INSTANT GALLERY! This is the opportunity for you to bring all the cool stuff you have made and put it on display for all to see. We have categories from the novice to the advanced turners. Our visiting Master turners Stuart Batty and Mike Mahoney will judge the competition and select the place holders. Here are the winning categories. 1st Place $100 2nd Place $75 3rd Place $50 People’s Choice $75 Novice $50 Don’t forget that it is all about seeing all the cool stuff we all make and an opportunity to see new stuff. Even though our master classes are filled for the January symposium, it is still a good idea to get your name on the waiting list. There are always a few cancellations prior and just before the classes start. Shirts and Jackets!! We are in the process of putting an order for the shirts for this year’s symposium. They are $35 dollars and we need your order and money as soon as possible. The 6th annual woodturning symposium will be held at Hardware Specialties Jan 30 & 31. Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty will be the master turners demonstrating. They will also judge the instant gallery for the various prizes that will be awarded. Bill Poole and Heather Ashley are the local turners who will demonstrate during the Symposium. This year AWA will accept prepaid entry fees. If one purchases an entry ticket before the symposium the charge will be $100 for the two day event. If one purchases the ticket at the door the fee will be $120. Plan on getting your tickets at the monthly meetings.
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