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Turning 2011 - Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011
The Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild announces its 7th biennial symposium.
  • 8 featured turners
  • 25 hours of guest turners
  • Instant Gallery
  • Trade Show
  • Evening entertainment
  • Saturday banquet & auction
Location
The symposium will again be held at The Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center, West Harrison, Indiana.
Higher Ground is located just off I-74 at the Ohio/Indiana border, about 30 minutes from Cincinnati. Note that Higher Ground is in the Eastern time zone, and will be on Daylight Savings Time.
Facility

Shown above is the Higher Ground Life Center. The Life Center houses the six demonstration areas and a has seperate room for vendors. Across from the Life Center is the cafeteria with enough room for everyone. The instant gallery is held in a renovated barn which provides a peaceful quiet space to appreciate the artwork and get inspiration. There is a room under the lodge for evening gatherings so nobody has to sit out in the cold to chat. The entire facility is surrounded by trees and mother nature, so you feel relaxed and not rushed.

Registration
Hurry and send in your registration - it fills up fast!
Special Events and Highlights


Scene from the 2003 auction
Banquet:

Youth Turning Program:
Bring your teen and get them a free turning lesson on Friday night. They are also free to attend other demonstrations.

Auction:
After the Saturday night banquet, an auction will be held, featuring donated turned items, tools, and other goodies.

Instant Gallery:
Each attendee is encouraged to bring up to 3 pieces for the Instant Gallery. Pieces can be marked for sale or only for show.
Vendors:
A new separate vendors area will be set up where you can peruse and purchase lathes, turning tools, woods, and other gadgets. Watch the vendors page for updates to the list of vendors.
 
Featured Demonstrators

Some demonstration topics include:

  • Surface treatment and texturing
  • Bowls
  • Hollowing
  • Boxes
  • Tool sharpening
  • Tool making
  • Spindle turning
  • Carving
  • Segmenting
  • Multi-axis turning

Guest Demonstrators:
In addition to the featured demonstrators, there are additional rotations by guest turners.

Watch the demonstrators page for updates on the names of demonstrators. Watch the rotations page for updates on the topics to be demonstrated.

Cincinnati Area Attractions
  • Cincinnati Zoo
  • Playhouse in the Park
  • IMAX Theater
  • Newport Aquarium
  • Turfway Horse Racing Track
  • Riverboat Gambling
  • Newport on the Levee
  • Local College Sports
  • Krohn Conservatory
  • Paramount Kings Island
  • Cincinnati Museum Center
  • Historic Metamora, IN
  • Antique Capitol of the Midwest
    Waynesville, OH
  • Wright Patterson Air Museum
    Dayton, OH
DISCLAIMERS
The Webmasters and the Officers of the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild give no warranty, express or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness for purpose, advertised quality, or any other matter of any products mentioned on this web site. Furthermore, the Webmasters, Officers, and authors disclaim any and all responsibility for any kinds of injury or damages sustained which may result from the application of any or all ideas or suggestions appearing on any pages of this web site.

All materials on this web site are copyrighted by the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild. Photos on this site are displayed with permission of the artist.

 
Turning 2011
DISCLAIMERS
The Webmasters and the Officers of the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild give no warranty, express or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness for purpose, advertised quality, or any other matter of any products mentioned on this web site. Furthermore, the Webmasters, Officers, and authors disclaim any and all responsibility for any kinds of injury or damages sustained which may result from the application of any or all ideas or suggestions appearing on any pages of this web site.

All materials on this web site are copyrighted by the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild. Photos on this site are displayed with permission of the artist.