NUTMEG WOODTURNERS LEAGUE
Founded 1989 A chapter of the American Association of Woodturners Brookfield, Ct.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Use Facebook to keep up with Nutmeg
You have more than one way to stay up-to-date with Nutmeg. Besides this web site and our member newsletters, you can use Facebook.
Click on the image at the left to go to our Facebook page. Then click on the labels below the row of member portraits: Discussion, to read what others are saying; Events, to see what club activities are coming up; Media, to see videos and images. If you want to post something yourself, you first need permission. It's fast and easy and painless.
Use Facebook to buy or sell equipment; to let others know if you have wood available; and to show off your latest work. Give it a try.
REGULAR MEETINGS
MON., MAY12, FROM 6 PM
OUR MAY MEETING
The main event. Join us for a discussion on how to make your work shine in photographs. Michael Ginsberg and Martin Spence will show their setups and results using various lighting, techniques, tools, and both a DSLR camera and amazing results with an iPad. Something for all budgets and skill levels.
Plus. A show-and-tell of your recent work, the 50-50 raffle, and more.
Where: The turning center at Brookfield Craft Center, 273 Whisconier Road, Brookfield.
When: Doors open at 6 pm; the meeting begins at 7.
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Do you have an idea for a demo? Would you like to present a demo at a future club meeting? Let us know—we're happy to have new ideas. Email your suggestion to: nutmegwoodturners@gmail.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
BEGINNING MAY 3
"TURNING 20" SHOW AND SALE
More than 50 original turned works by Nutmeg members will be on display at the Brookfield Craft Center gallery, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Nutmeg's home at the Turning Center. It's Nutmeg's first gallery show in nine years.
Where: Lynn Tendler Bignell gallery, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield.
Cost: Free.
JUNE 12 - 15
AAW ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
It's the biggest woodworking convention in the world, returning this year to the AAW's home town. Featured demonstrators include Stuart Batty, Michael Hosaluk, Mark Sfirri, and Ashley Harwood. Plus a monster trade show and a huge exhibit of work by people just like you.
Where: St. Paul River Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Cost: $425 for AAW members; $495 for eveyrone else. The banquet and awards ceremony is $65 extra.
To register: Go to: www.aawsymposium.org/register
CLASSES WITH MEMBERS
WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS
1 - 5 pm
WOODTURNING OPEN STUDIO
Bring your project ideas and your own wood to the Turning Center. BCC will supply the lathes and tools. An experienced turner will be on hand to help with technique and answer questions.
Where: Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield.
Cost: $38. To register, go to www.brookfieldcraft.org.
SAT. & SUN., APRIL 26 & 27
10 - 1 on Sat., 10 - 2 on Sun.
SIMPLE SEGMENTED TURNING,
WITH DAVID HEIM
Spend a weekend making a unique bowl from an assemblage of beautiful woods.
On day one, you’ll cut pieces precisely at the tablesaw, then glue them together.
Day two, you’ll attach the wood to the lathe and make your one-of-a-kind bowl.
Some woodturing experience is desirable but not essential.
Where: Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield.
Cost: $205. To register, go to www.brookfieldcraft.org.