NUTMEG WOODTURNERS LEAGUE
Founded 1989 A local 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., NOV. 11
From 6 p.m.
OUR NOVEMBER HOLIDAY MEETING
Meet-and-greet begins at 6. The meeting kicks off at 7, with our 50-50 raffle and a show and tell of your recent work.
We're still working on details for the raffle and demonstration, so stay tuned. Look for the information in your email, here on the web site, and on our Facebook page.
Where: Turning Center at Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road,, Brookfield.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
FRI., SEPT. 20 - SUN., SEPT. 22
2024 MID-ATLANTIC
WOODTURNING SYMPOSIUM
The Mid Atlantic Woodturning Symposium is a three day opportunity to meet and learn from some of the worlds greatest turners. This year, Stuart Batty, Alan Lacer, Keith Gottschall, Carol Hall, Mark Hancock, and Nick Cook will demonstrate. The event will take place at the Lancaster Marriott, in Pennsylvania..
Cost: $195 until Aug. 31, then $225. Click here to register.
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
CLASSES WITH MEMBERS
SEPT. 15, 18, 25
1 - 5 pm each day
WOODTURNING OPEN STUDIO
Bring your creativity 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. Click here to register.
SAT., SEPT. 21, 10 AM - 2 PM
TURN A WOODEN BUD VASE,
WITH JULIA SWYERS
You will learn the basics of using the lathe to shape the outside and drill out the inside of a simple vase. We will discuss design, wood choices and finishes. And you will leave with your own bud vase!
Where: Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield.
Cost: $132. Click here to register.