NUTMEG WOODTURNERS LEAGUE
Founded 1989 A local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners Brookfield, Ct.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGULAR MEETINGS
COMING IN AUGUST:
OUR ANNUAL IN-PERSON PICNIC!
It wouldn't be summer without the annual Nutmeg picnic. See the real people behind those Zoom images.Bask in the late-summer weather.Join in the woodturning gift exchange.
Details still to come. Check back here soon for the date (and rain date) and time. You won't want to miss this great Nutmeg tradition.
MON., SEPT. 12, 7pm
OUR SEPTEMBER MEETING
We have two demonstrations planned for our first fall meeting;
More shop tours.Get a look at the shops of Ken Rist and Steve Holm-Hansen.
The taming of the skew. Joe Larese will show you how it's done.
Plus: Show-and-tell of members' work. Let us see what you've been working on over the summer.
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 MEETINGS
JUNE 23 - 26
36TH AAW SYMPOSIUM,
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
It doesn't get any more special than the AAW's annual in-person symposium!
This year's get-together promises to be memorable, with more than 100 demonstrations by leading turners, including:
Stuart Batty, Mike Mahoney, Rebecca DeGroot, Trent Bosch, Barbara Dill, Cindy Drozda, and John Jordan.
Plus: The largest trade show of its kind, with more than 100 exhibitors.
Plus: An instant gallery of more than 1000 original lathe-turned works, and exhibits of stunning turned art.
Where: Chattanooga Convention Center.
Cost: Discounted registration in effect until June 1: $345 for AAW members, $410 for everyone else. Click here for more information and to register.
FEATURING MEMBERS
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 1 - JUNE 22
9 am - Noon each day
SIMPLE SEGMENTED TURNING,
WITH DAVID HEIM
This is a four-day course in which you will make at least one vase from two contrasting woods glued
together and shaped. You will fine-tune the shape of the wood pieces and glue them together with a fast-setting super glue to form the turning blank, then mount the blank on the lathe and shape the outside of the vase. Various tools will be used to hollow the inside. Once you have finished hollowing and sanding the vase, you will apply a Danish oil finish. Some woodturning experience is desirable.
Where: Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield
Cost: $301. Click here to register.
FRI., JUNE 3 - SUN. JUNE 5
10 am - 4:30 pm each day
TURN A TEAPOT,
WITH DON METZ
This class will provide you with all the necessary information and instruction to create and turn a beautiful contemporary style teapot. You will learn how to design teapots, spouts and handles using various design tools and techniques. In addition, you will learn woodturning techniques such as cutting, shaping hollowing, scraping, carving, and spout and handle making using appropriate woodturning tools. Also provided will be information and discussion on appropriate materials including suitable wood types, methods, sanding, and finishing with wipe-on and spray finishes. Each student will take home a beautifully designed and crafted decorative teapot.
Where: Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield
Cost: $424. Click here to register.