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Mount Vernon Christian School Auditorium
Featured presenter: Keith Gotschall
Quaich: Spindle to bowl demo
In this information rich demo we will explore both spindle turning and bowl turning. The techniques of one are easily transferred to the other and Keith will show you how. He will go over grain direction and how that informs the direction of cut, and how that makes such a huge difference to the outcome of your project. Traditional turning techniques will be explored and all the basic tools will be shown in use. Have trouble making beads or coves? Keith will show you how to improve your shapes and make it easier to get reliable results. In bowl turning, these same ideas come into play. In the end we will have a winged bowl that has been turned both as a spindle and a bowl; a very traditional Scottish vessel called a “Quaich” that is used for ceremonial purposes. Very exciting!
You can find more about Keith at his website: https://keithgotschall.com/
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.
Tool Raffle: A great way to pick up a new tool at a fraction of the cost if you‘re the lucky raffle winner!
Wood Raffle: There is always a good selection of quality turning wood donated by Club members.
The classes will be held at Gerrit Van Ness‘s shop in Bay View.
Anacortes First Baptist Church
Spend a day with Keith Gotschall learning to turn
Morning:
Bowls, bowls, bowls, demo.
In this fast paced demo, Keith will turn a number of bowls. Of course going over the techniques that go into creating an attractive, useful bowl, but also addressing the design language necessary to making better bowls. There will be an interactive critique of bowl design, shape, possibilities. Being able to critique our own work honestly is the key to getting better results. Audience participation is actively encouraged!
Afternoon:
3 leg stool demo.
In this demo Keith lays out the basic stool seat and shows how to drill at the appropriate angles. He then turns the seat using a 4 jaw chuck. Next he will then show how to lay out a leg using the minimum of measuring tools and explain how to replicate. Demonstrating beads, coves and straight cuts to make a simple pattern, he will then show how easily it can be replicated quickly and accurately.
You will learn elements of design that will make replicating the legs of the stool very easy. Discussion of design will also show how to avoid common pitfalls, and ways around possible flaws. Techniques shown are simple, but effective in both spindle turning and bowl turning. Discussion with the audience will cover critique, furniture styles, possible options for further exploration and wood selection.
The classes will be held at Gerrit Van Ness‘s shop in Bay View.
October SS Event - Holiday Ornaments