Zowie, Maui! - Woodturner files... · bowl, made by Larry McClish, in memory of her daughter, Gwen, who recently lost her battle with leukemia. Marcelle will use the bowl to hold

Chapter Profile: CentralNew EnglandWoodturnersThe Central NewEngland Woodturners(CNEW), Worcester,MA, was formed as anAAW chapter in 1987after Toby Winkler andhis wife Carolyn Kinloch-Winkler attended a 1985 meeting atArrowmont. Interestingly, CNEW starteda new initiative about 10 years agocalled, "Learn N Turn," that has evolvedinto a core chapter benefit. The programbegins 90-minutes before each chapter

Bowl Filled withMemoriesEtowah River Woodturners, Canton,GA, presented chapter guest, MarcelleRobistelli, with a Beads of Couragebowl, made by Larry McClish, inmemory of her daughter, Gwen, whorecently lost her battle with leukemia.Marcelle will use the bowl to hold thebeads Gwen earned during herextended medical treatment process.

Zowie, Maui!Members of the Maui WoodturnersAssociation assembled the lathe thechapter received through the AAW'sEducational Opportunity Grant program.They say it works great!

August 2017

Greetings!

meeting and gives novice turners thechance to learn a new skill, try a newtool, or make an object. Read the fullCNEW chapter profile.

(Pictured above left to right are Tomás Vila andBill McBride.)

I Am A Woodturnerby Ken Rizza"The wood spins, creating a blur which becomes thecanvas on which I paint. It has no beginning or end,only limitless possibility. No artist brushes here; onlyknives of steel to create the image inside waiting to befreed. Mystical in nature, I peel back the layers of timethat have been implanted by all that this tree hasknown, and by all who basked in its greatness. As itssecrets are revealed to me with each passingrevolution, I have to wonder what lies within it next thatwill shape its final destiny. This amazing creation byGod has helped mankind since time began and itmatters not whether it is dead or alive. Its usefulness isunfailing as it transforms from one phase of its existence to another. How unselfishthis gift of nature is! With little reflection one can marvel at and appreciate thismanifestation. One can hardly list all that a tree has done for thee. Now in my hands, itmakes its final journey as my tool's path is guided by its inherent beauty manifestingitself with each passing revolution. The final outcome will have no beginning or end. Itwill be so much more than when I started, as a new purpose for its existence iscreated. The human element embraces and gives deeper meaning to the tradition ofa wooden vessel. "The Bread of Life" is not complete unless served up in familyheirlooms cherished for generations. It is an awesome responsibility to be part of thecycle of life for one of nature's greatest gifts to mankind. I am a woodturner."

Student Turning AwardsIn July, students from several accredited art, design, woodworking, and tradeprograms received awards for outstanding woodturning work through Turning to theFuture, a competition AAW developed in partnership with AWFS® (Association ofWoodworking and Furnishings Suppliers). Click here for a list of winners. First placewinners received $500, second place received $100, and Best in Show winnersreceived a Jet 1221VS midi-lathe. Each winner also received a complimentaryregistration for an AAW symposium, as well as an AAW membership, which includesa subscription to the American Woodturner journal. The lathes were generouslydonated by Jeri and Christian Brisepierre of the Woodworker's Emporium. Winnerswere selected by professional woodturner, instructor, and practicing artist Beth

Ireland, of Beth Ireland Woodworking inMassachusetts. Learn more. (Pictured above left toright are: Justin Fiaschetti, who received three awards, andChristian Brisepierre of Woodworker's Emporium.)

WoodturningFUNdamentals DigitalPublicationDive into the August 2017 issue ofWoodturning FUNdamentals, whichincludes the project, "Turn a PerfectEgg," by Walt Wager, as well as thearticle, "How to Dry Wood: ABeginner's Guide," by Dr. SaraRobinson. New schedule:Beginning August 2017, WoodturningFUNdamentals will be issued fourtimes a year (February, May, August,November). The new schedule isintended to result in a higher qualitypublication. Click here to view thecurrent issue online.

American Woodturner Plunge into the August 2017 issue ofAmerican Woodturner, which includesa skill-building project, "The Ups andDowns of Spinning Wood," by RichardDlugo. Additionally, "A Bark-EdgedFlying-Wing Vase," by KevinFelderhoff, is a project for experiencedturners, with lessons for all. Click hereto view the current issue online.

AAW MemberAdvantagesAre you using of all the resourcesavailable through the AAW? Click herefor a summary of member benefits.

Opportunities Turnabout - Women at the Lathe, isan invitational and juried exhibition. Theonline application period runs October 1to November 15, 2017. Click here tolearn more.

POP Artist Showcase: TheProfessional Outreach Program (POP)showcases two unrecognized woodartists who have made, or have thepotential for making, significantcontributions to the woodturning field.

AAW's Newest Tools DiscoverWoodturning Online,is an online learningexperience thatintroduces the art andcraft of woodturning tovisitors. DiscoverWoodturning enables the general publicto learn about woodturning, its origins,appeal, and how to get started. Checkout Discover Woodturning.

Vote today!Six candidates are running for the AAW Board of Directors. AAW encouragesmembers to vote for up to three candidates. Votes must be cast by midnight CSTOctober 20, 2017. The AAW member number is required to officially register votesand can be found on the address label of your copy of American Woodturner. Clickhere to learn about candidates and to vote.

KC Symposium in Review What follows is a series of excerpts from an article by ChuckGies, featured in the North Coast Woodturners newsletter,August 2017. "This year in Kansas City, things were a little morecompact than they had been in Atlanta. The distance from the hotel to the conventioncenter was about the same, but it was mostly outdoors and eliminated a lot of the upsand downs that were necessary in Atlanta. The demos had a good deal of variety;everything from turning demos, to panel discussions, to critiques. Thedemos...seemed to suit my interests [better] than what I [experienced] in Atlanta. Asalways, some of the finest professional turners were giving demos...Now afterattending at least five symposiums, this was the best one yet. There is always sometype of improvement from year to year, and this year was no different. The biggest[enhancement]... was the video operation for each of the sessions... AAW is puttingsome real attention into getting their video set up right... [There is an] awful lot to seeand do in a very short time. It can really revive your interest in turning, even if it was onlife support...Think about it. You have some time. 2018 is Portland, OR, [Thursday,June 14, through Sunday, June 17, 2018.]"

The online application period runs untilDecember 1, 2017. Click here to learnmore and to apply.

Out of the Woods: Traditional FormRevisited, is the 2018 POP(Professional Outreach Program) annualexhibition, which premieres at the AAWGallery of Wood Art in Saint Paul, MN,then travels to the 2018 AAWSymposium in Portland, OR, where theworks will be sold at auction. The onlineapplication period runs November 1,2017, to January 1, 2018. Click here tolearn more.

Dia*Log, is the 2018 AAW annualmember exhibition. Two artist awardswill be given during the 2018 AAWInternational Symposium. The onlineapplication period runs December 15,2017, to February 15, 2018. Click hereto learn more.

WoodturningFUNdamentalsOnline, is a members-only web-based learningportal for building strongwoodturning skills andessential techniques.Designed for new turners, itcomplements the WoodturningFUNdamentals digital publication. VisitWoodturning FUNdamentals online!

EXPLORE! Articles,Projects, Tips, andMoreSolve a problem,research a newtechnique, or start a newwoodturning project byquickly searching the most extensiveonline woodturning library in the world.Click here to begin your journey.

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