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Featured presenter: George Way will demonstrate how to turn a goblet.

We are pleased to tap into one of our most experienced turner’s expertise!
George Way will be demonstrating the techniques he employs to create Glorious Goblets.

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed, and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

September SS Event - Fitted Boxes - $25

George Way will be demonstrating the techniques he employs to create Glorious Goblets.

October SS Event - Sea Urchin Ornaments

Featured presenter: Laurent Niclot
Laurent is originally from Toulon in the south of France and now lives in Fort Collins, CO. In 2015 he studied at the Escoulen School in Aiguines, France, with Jean-François Escoulen and Yann Marot; subsequently continuing as an assistant for 3 years. He has taught woodturning in France, Belgium, Canada and all over the US. You will see his work with textures and colors gives new life wood; especially discarded pieces with cracks and knots. Carving with rotary tools and gouges he creates pieces that are sculptural, decorative, and designed with a strong story to tell.

Member Gallery: Members are encouraged to bring their woodturning creations to the monthly meeting where they will be photographed and you will receive a free wood raffle ticket. The photos are posted on our website and often included in the Newsletter.

Critique Corner: from 6:00 to 6:30 before club meetings bring your turned pieces and get personal feedback from a small team of qualified peers. How’s the finish? Form? Balance? Embellishment? Get new perspectives on aspects that are done well and what you might improve.

Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.

In this workshop, we will be turning and hollowing several miniature hollow forms (varying in size and shape). We will use different tools for the outside shape focusing on getting a nice cut. We will talk about how to gauge the thickness, and you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of textures to add another element to the form. LEVEL: something for everybody.

Spend a day with Laurent Niclot

We are hosting Laurent Niclot of Fort Collins Colorado for a full day of demonstrations. Laurent is a world renown woodturner having taught all over North America and Europe. He is originally from France and was educated at the esteemed Escoulen School in Aiguines, France, with Jean-Francois and Yann Marot.

Early Bird Special: $30 +tax (after October 15th = $40)
Demos Include:
10:00 – 11:45 Demo #1 – Miniature Teapots
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch will be available for purchase
12:45 – 2:15 Demo #2 – “Ploc” - Multi-Axis Drop
2:15 – 3:30 Demo #3 – Amazing Spinning Tops

Non-members welcome. Register on our website NWWWT.org

In this workshop we will talk about the two main principals of multi-axis turning. We will look at a variety of shapes and ways to cut the material to create different designs and achieve unique forms. These techniques can be applied to many different projects such as boxes, vases, furniture, and sculptural forms. LEVEL: something for everybody

In this workshop we will turn a variety of different spinning tops, but not just any spinning top, instead we will practice unique takes on this classic project. Projects might include a spinning top box, a multi-axis spinning top, a top with a brass point, and more! For fun, we will also see how small we can make a spinning top, ensuring that it still spins. In addition to tool technique and clean cutting, this demo will also include several surface and texturing techniques.
LEVEL: Something for everybody

In this workshop, we will learn how to turn a truly miniature teapot (approx. 1?). The project will include turning technique, including the use of a French bedan, and hollowing of the teapot with miniature hollowing tools. We will then turn the lid and the spout and share how to color using Indian ink and gilding wax to create a Damascus steel effect. LEVEL: something for everybody

November SS Event - Lantern & Umbrella Ornament

Holiday Party at Hillcrest Park Lodge!

This will be a potluck Holiday Party with the club providing the turkey and ham. Please bring your favorite appetizer, desert and/or side dish(es) to share.

We will have a Bucket Raffle, where folks have donated cool things for you to put some of your raffle tickets in to hopefully be the lucky winner.

If you have items to donate to the Bucket Raffle please contact Melanie Mankamyer (melaniem.nww@gmail.com).

Our club will host a sales booth at the Anacortes Holiday Market at the Depot Arts Center on Saturday, November 21 from 10am to 3pm.

If you have items you would like to sell, please contact Roger Dauer email thedauers@yahoo.com.