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SMALL SCALE TURNINGS WITH DICK SING AT WOODCRAFT

by Jeff Alarie

Dick Sing launched his notoriety by writing a very popular book on pen turning, Pens from the Wood Lathe, and has since gone on to write five more books including Ornaments and Eggs and Projects for the Mini Lathe. He is, by all accounts, a very popular and entertaining demonstrator and travels the country to showcase his turning talents. Dick will be appearing at the Appleton Woodcraft store on Saturday, February 19^th for two presentations – one in the morning from 9 AM to noon and one in the afternoon from 1 PM to 4 PM. Since he’s done so many pen making presentations and written two books about them, Dick is going to forgo the pen making part of his repertoire. Instead, he will showcase some of the other neat things he does on the wood lathe such as eggs, ornaments, boxes, and other small-scale turnings particularly suited to the mini lathe. The regular cost for the morning or afternoon sessions is $35. However, Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild members will be able to attend for the special rate of $25. To register and pay via credit card, call Woodcraft at 920-730-9663, or stop by the store. Make your plans now, as this is sure to be a fun and informative session with Dick Sing.

(Editor’s note: Jeff, thanks for the generous discount on the class to Guild members. It is much appreciated! And, don’t forget to pick up the rest of their class schedule for a mid-winter pick-me-up.)

THE SPRING SHOW 2005

APRIL 8, 9, AND 10

by Jane Alesch

Mark your calendar now. The Guild’s Spring Show is scheduled for April 8, 9, and 10 at Washington Commons in downtown Green Bay. Those of you who participated in last year’s show know what a great success it was. Literally thousands of people flocked to the Commons to visit the show and chat with those who were demonstrating a wood skill or displaying their materials.. We set a new record in raffle sales. At least one member grossed over $1000 in sales of his woodworking projects. Members who haven’t been there before have a treat in store for them.

This will be the 22^nd annual spring show. The objectives for the show have remained pretty much unchanged over the years: promote woodworking, attract some new members, enjoy some time with your fellow Guild members, display your work, and raise enough money from our annual raffle to support the Guild, the library, and our programs.

For the last couple of years, we’ve been able to sell our products at the show. It worked out particularly well last year, so be prepared this year with some inventory of handmade wooden items.

Each year, 30 or 40 Guild members donate something they’ve made to the raffle and most Guild members buy and sell raffle tickets. This is essential for the Guild’s treasury. It enables us to keep the dues at $15 a year. The dues barely covers the costs of mailing out the 11 Bench Talk issues each year.

We need for you to participate. Demonstrate one of your skills, like turning, carving, sharpening, scrolling, or the like. Display some of your projects, even it is only one. Sell raffle tickets. Donate a prize. Help with set up and take down. Talk with visitors. Help with security. Help with publicity.

Jane needs to have a list of specific prizes so she can use it for the publicity and to put on the raffle tickets. Please let her know as soon as you can what you will contribute. Reach her at 920-468-0132 or at jalesch at new.rr.com.

More later!

THE GUILD WAS AT OCTOBERFEST WITH WOODCRAFT

Starting as early as 5 a.m. on a chilly Saturday morning in late September, Guild members began to assemble on the campus of Lawrence University in Appleton. They joined about 300 other people, many holding steaming mugs of coffee in cupped hands, that were setting up tents and displays for the Arts and Crafts portion of Appleton’s Octoberfest.

Woodcraft supplied a big tent, tables, and chairs and set it all up and took it all down. Guild members talked with visitors while, turners, scrollers, and carvers demonstrated their skills and selling their products.

Sales were mixed, with some Guild members selling lots more than others. Inexpensive items were particularly popular, probably because most of the 300 vendors were crafters, selling lower-cost items.

Those who were there agreed that it was a good experience. For starters, it was fun and most got a chance to get out of the tent and see what other folks were doing. Lots of people stopped to look and to ask questions. Everyone got lots of compliments on their work and we got a chance to visit with one another. A few other woodworkers were there and at least one of them signed up as a new Guild member, so the effort was a success. And, it turned out to be a pleasant, sunny day.

Many thanks to Chris and Mary Rowland, Jeff Allaire, and the staff at Woodcraft for thinking of us, providing the lathe and scroll saw, contributing to the success of Octoberfest, and supporting the Guild. Click here for Octoberfest pictures

WE WERE AT THE WOODWORKERS DEPOT GRAND OPENING, TOO

Merl and Char Stengle from Woodworkers Depot invited the Guild to join in the giant grand opening of their new store (pretty close to next door to the old one.) So, the Guild was there. Bob Fruzen demonstrated his special intarsia skills. Rich Ward, Fred Juengst, and Bob Decker handed out Guild materials and to talk wood working with eager shoppers.

Congratulations to the Depot on its new digs. If you haven’t been there yet, make it a point to stop in and see the place. It’s very nice, very roomy, and has the same friendly faces.

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