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Selecting and Applying Finishes:
A Discussion and Demonstration with Steve Criscenzo, Michael Earley and Ted Ross

Thursday September 12^th
Hybrid meeting (NC Craft Center and Zoom)
Zoom call opens a 6:15 for socializing
Meeting begins at 6:45 PM
Demonstration begins at 7 PM

Have you been thinking that your finishes could be a bit better? Or that the way you have been applying them may not be the best approach? Or really don’t know what type of finish to select for any given project?

Well you’re in luck as this month our WGNC demonstrators will review several different types of finishes, a set of criteria to select a finish, how to prepare for finishing and how to apply a few different types of finishes.

This demonstration will explore:

Questions to consider for selecting finishes
Basic preparations considerations
Introduction on a Finishes Selection Tree
How to apply a few different finishes
- CA finishes
- Blended oil finishes
- Beall Buffing system finish

We hope you will join us Thursday evening September 12th for this informative demonstration on this much discussed topic. Connection instructions using Zoom will be provided in the meeting notice.

About our Demonstrators:

Steve Criscenzo is an accomplished woodturner with 15 years of turning experience. Over the last several years his focus has shifted to creating artistic pieces often including multiple materials into his work. He has presented numerous demonstrations on woodturning techniques and has had his work offered in local galleries. Steve is a past president of WGNC and currently serves on the WGNC Board in an advisory capacity. Steve can be reached through his Instagram account @Steve_C_Woodturning and his YouTube channel Steve Criscenzo Woodturning.

Email: steve.criscenzo@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevecriscenzowoodturning9828

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_c_woodturning_/

Monthly Show & Tell Session

September 19th, 2024
Zoom session opens about 6:30 PM
Meeting begins at 7:00 PM

We all love to see what WGNC members are making and there is no better way to do so than by participating in a Show & Tell session.

Show & Tell sessions are intended for all levels of woodturners and designed to be a safe and respectful place to solicit supportive input and advice, regardless of a woodturners experience level. It’s an opportunity for turners to engage in an informal and beneficial exchange of ideas and to foster growth in woodturning.

All WGNC members and their guests are welcome to spend an evening with fellow woodturners as we explore and share members' projects, ideas, issues and yes, even those shop disasters.

Keep in mind, you do not have to have a completed project to participate. These sessions are designed for the exploration of ideas, techniques, problems, designs and any other subjects pertaining to your woodturning experience. So, whether you have a completed piece, a practice piece or simply "story boards", all are welcome for sharing and discussing with other members.

The complete Session and Submission Guidelines can be found here

WOODTURNING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Pass your skills, knowledge, and passion for woodturning to the next generation!

The Bull City Woodshop is looking for woodturners who can invest 2.5 hours per week into the lives of students in Durham County by instructing students through the Bull City woodturning curriculum developed by local turner Meryl Valnes.

Class times are Monday- Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm and Monday AND Thursday 1:00 - 3:00pm

Contact Andrea for more information! bullcitywoodshop@gmail.com 919-433-7389

And in other news:

Fall Wood Sale
Mark your calenader for Saturday October 19th. That is when the Fall WGNC Wood Sale will take place. Read all about it and sign up here Wood Sale!

WGNC’s Latest 2024 Breakout Session

On Saturday June 8th, WGNC held the 5th breakout session of the year, hosted by Steve Criscenzo at his shop in Durham. The topic for this breakout was "Buffing and Polishing Techniques for a Gallery Quality Finish". Five WGNC members took advantage of this breakout session. Watch upcoming Show and Tell sessions as we are sure to see the results of having attended this breakout.

More breakout sessions are being scheduled, so check back often to see what's coming up. You can check the Breakout calendar by clicking here

WGNC T-Shirts available for sale:
T-Shirts are available to members at any in-person Demonstration or Show and Tell event.
For full details, pictures and availability, please click here.