The Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association leases a large space here at ClearWater Artist Studios (Studio 122), and has about 65 local members. See their Artist Page on this site for images; and/or their own website for more info. The club meets every 3rd Tuesday evening and non-members are welcome to attend the first time for free.
FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Demo Program: is ANNOUNCED!
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT WOODTURNERS
Invite you to enjoy an evening with
Lan Brady
“HOW TO MAKE A KUKSA ON A LATHE”
Southern Piedmont Woodturners’ guest turner this month will be our own Lan Brady. He will be demonstrating how to make a kuksa on the lathe. Traditionally a hand carved item originating in the Scandinavian country several centuries ago. The form migrated to North America by the French fur trappers during the 18th and 19th centuries. We will let the audience decide if he adds the traditional handle or updated to the loop handle for the modern day coffee drinker.
If time allows we will be adding color to our work, not to hide the grain but to accentuate it with an antique look in mind.
SPW meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at our studio located in Clearwater Art Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr., NW, Concord, NC. (corner of Crowell and Kerr St.) A social hour starts at 5:30 and the meeting convenes at 6:30 pm. During our break we will have snacks available, a raffle for wood turning related items and a presentation of our instant gallery of turnings by our members. We will also raffle off our Turner of the Month piece.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
6:30pm with Social Hour 5:30pm
Clearwater Artist Studios
223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025
Enter via stairs to second floor on end near Kerr St.
Turner of the Month: Larry Fendrick
Monthly Challenge: Any Item with color added
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT WOODTURNERS
Keep an eye out in this space for details on the February demonstrator, coming soon!
The Southern Piedmont Woodturners meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. We meet at our studio (#122) at Clearwater Artist Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025. Members begin to arrive around 5:30 pm and the program is usually finished by 9:00 pm.
We usually have an "Instant Gallery" of members’ items they bring to demonstrate how previous demonstrators have influenced their work. We also have a raffle of items to raise funds for the club.
In addition to Clearwater Artist Studios, the SPW is associated with the Cabarrus County Arts Council (CCAC), the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), and the North Carolina Woodturners Association (NCWA).
To inquire about club activities, see the club website and find contact info there. Or, you may always call the ClearWater Artist Studios Manager, Sarah Gay at 704-784-9535 who can help assess who best to talk to.
A typical monthly meeting with demonstrator showing a technique of interest.
