Events - Month View

Segmented Feature Ring BS Session
This session will include methods to create feature rings for segmented vessels. We will discuss appropriate materials, construction methods and tips and tricks to help you make interesting and attractive feature rings. The session will also afford an opportunity to ask questions of the panel about challenges you are having creating feature rings. Hoping that we will have opinions and input from those attending the session. We all are learning as we do things please feel free to share what you’ve learned.

Skill building for beginners open shop.

The session is open to any OVWG member interested in participating in embellishing their work with pyrography. There will be equipment available if you do not have your own equipment. This is a sharing of knowledge interest group where we learn from one another. If you do not have equipment, it is a good place to learn what is available before purchasing equipment.

Try your hand at spindle turning as an introduction to woodturning. Learn about the lathe, woodturning safety, how to sharpen tools, make a bead & cove stick, and learn how the Learning Center is operated. Class is free. Tools & supplies provided.

KC Kendall will lead class members thru the process of making a classic chip & Dip or Cheese & Cracker platter. The platter has a raised center portion for cheese or a bowl of dip and a well for crackers and chips. Wood will be provided

John Jackobs‘ passing visitation, mass, luncheon

Attendees will learn how to turn an earring stand similar to the one shown in the American Woodturner (Feb 2019). He will also show how to turn a simple ring stand with chatterwork.

Kip will demonstrate several principles involved in producing a clean cut while turning wood. Students will apply these principles in the turning of an ornament and stand. Skill level beginning. This workshop is recommended for those teaching, youth and beginning turners.

Kip Christiansen will be our featured demonstrator for the January meeting. Classes will be announced later.

Planning meeting

Skill building for beginners open shop.

March Board Meeting

Begin with a simple wooden disk. Using multiple offsets, create a "rose" with three to six sets of petals using intersecting cuts.