August Meeting Topic

For our August meeting, John Lucas from TN will demo. John is a professional photographer with Tennessee Tech and is also a very competent turner and demonstrator. He will demonstrate his well know hand-mirrors for us. The demo includes both platter turning and spindle turning since the mirror body is just a small platter and [...]

July 27th, 2008 | Category: Meeting Program Notice

Presidents Message – July

Fellow Turners: The July meeting was very well attended and for those of you who were unable to attend, the mystery man, Hal Simmons, presented an enjoyable demonstration. He reminded us that things don’t always go as planned, but then, that is why I enjoy turning so much. If every piece turned out as [...]

July 25th, 2008 | Category: Presidents Message

AAW Board message to members

The 2008 Symposium in Richmond, Virginia, is now behind us – and what a great symposium it was! Were it possible for each member to be there, I’m sure everyone would have been excited about his or her experience. I find that just being with and talking to the fine people that make up the [...]

July 23rd, 2008 | Category: Presidents Message

Presidents Message – July

Fellow Turners: I hope you enjoyed the 4th. of July holiday and are ready to do some fun turning. This is just a friendly reminder to bring one of your pieces to our next meeting for show and tell. I plan on bringing a bowl which I just finished today. Remember, our meeting is Wednesday [...]

July 7th, 2008 | Category: Presidents Message