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'A Vase from a Board' - A Demonstration with Dennis Belcher
  • Thursday January 9, 2025
  • Hybrid: Live at NCSU Crafts Center and by IRD Broadcast via Zoom
  • Zoom call opens a 6:15 for socializing
  • Meeting begins at 6:45 PM
  • Demonstration begins at 7 PM
Joining us, for the first meeting of 2025, is a nearby neighbor, Dennis Belcher.  Dennis resides in Hampstead, NC and is active in the Wilmington Area Woodturners Association.

For his demonstration, Dennis will be creating a vase from a board, rather than that big "chunk" of wood we are all too familiar with.  Using a board, Dennis addresses a factor many of us may face at some time and that is our "limitations".  Limitations may come in the form of physical limitations or tool and equipment limitations.  No matter the form, this project demonstration removes these limitations and allows the woodturner to design and turn an attractive and functional vase that has many opportunities for creative enhancements. 
During his demonstration, Dennis will address some of the common tools and equipment he uses to prepare a blank from just one board.  And will further address:
  - Wood selection
  - Material preparation
  - Cutting and glue-up
  - Process for mounting and drilling the blank
  - Design and shape considerations
  - Turning and finishing the vase
  - Discussion of variations such as embellishments and project size.

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Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead

Monthly Show & Tell Session

  • January 16th, 2025
  • Zoom session opens about 6:30 PM
  • Meeting begins at 7:00 PM

Slideshow
11 - Nov 2024 - Show & Tell

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!  

Hope you were able to find a bit of shop time during the Holidays.

We are anxious to see what all our members are making and there is no better way to do so than by joining 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.

One of WGNC's missions is to encourage all woodturners, regardless of skill level, to participate in our Show & Tell sessions.  The sessions are all about our members adventures in turning.  What they turned, what they learned, how they addressed problems and challenges, design considerations and modifications.  They are also about learning and sharing, mentoring, and experiencing the many avenues of woodturning.  As a Guild, we offer many opportunities, but none as important as sharing our collective knowledge of all things turning.  Show & Tell  sessions are simply another way for you to bring more skills and exposure to your personal turning experience, give and receive help and guidance as needed and enjoy the adventures of your fellow woodturners. 

The complete Session and Submission Guidelines can be found here







💥Wood Sale - Saturday March 22nd, 2025💥

Come and get it! WGNC has more Wood!

Spring will be here soon and WGNC is happy to announce the accumulation of more quality
turning blanks at significant savings. As a WGNC member, this inventory will be available to
you for purchase on Saturday March 22nd.

The inventory consists of spindle stock, small roughed out bowls and bowl and platter blanks
in a variety of wood species. All turning stock is currently stored at our storage unit in Raleigh.




The Specifics of the sale are as follows:

When:

Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM to 1 PM

Location:

WGNC Storage Unit at Ample Storage, 5212 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC


Terms:

Cash or Check only. Please bring small bills to make correct amount if using cash


Logistics:

The sale will be done within eight appointment slots. Members can sign up for a time
between 9 AM and 9:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10 AM, 10 AM and 10:30 AM, 10:30 AM and
11 AM, 11 AM and 11:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 12 Noon, 12 Noon and 12:30 PM or
12:30 PM and 1 PM.  To choose your time period, click here.

On the sale day, arrive some time within your designated time period .  On arrival,  follow the instructions sent to you on the registration confirmation email.


Any questions, please contact WGNC at woodturnersguildnc.com



 And in other news:

Welcome Members
Welcome New Members!




Women inTurning Breakout Sessions
Session #1 of the WIT took place on October 12th.  By all accounts, these ladies had an informative and creative Saturday.  As a first project they made Garden Dibbers.  Looks like there are already for Spring 2025 bulb planting.

The next WIT session will be held Saturday January 11, 2025



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.