The Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association leases a large space here at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (Studio 122), and has about 65-70 members. See their Artist Page on this website, 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. “Open Turning” events for members occur regularly on the first Tuesday of the month and the second and fourth Saturday. Any participation in turning activities is only allowed after joining the club and taking appropriate training.
JUNE 2025 Demo /Monthly Meeting Program:
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT WOODTURNERS PRESENTS
JERRY MEASIMER
"HUMMINGBIRDS NEED A HOUSE TOO!"
Please join us for a f ascinating and learning evening with our very own, Jerry Measimer as he shares his wood-turning experiences and how he turns hummingbird houses. Jerry has successfully turned an early hobby into a business. He makes a variety of birdhouses, hats, and many other wooden art pieces. He made a wooden hat for a former Miss America, musician Charlie Daniels and other well-known folks. Jerry, having served in the Marines, created a Freedom hat to raise money for Marines and their families. One of his latest projects is setting up a woodturning shop in Matagalpa Nicaragua where he teaches the local people the art of woodtuming. Jerry has a professional shop located behind his house in Richfield, NC. Our guest demonstrator this month is a lifetime member of Southern Piedmont Woodturners. Don't miss this one!
Join us at 6:00pm for Social time!
It is always best to experience the demonstration and gallery live in the studio, but if you can't make it, it will be on Zoom; Id 823 7996 5857 Password SPW
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82379965857?pwd=SVFEVlhrY2JoUGZuS2FPZUw4ZWJ0QT09
SPW has two large overhead screens for showing a demonstrator’s hands up close
Safe turning methods are taught and various turning days held for members monthly!
The Southern Piedmont Woodturners meet for fellowship and technical demonstrations on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. We meet at our studio (#122) at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025. Members begin to arrive for informal gathering around 5:30 pm; the meeting formally starts at 6:30 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 Arts Center & 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. Or, you may call the ClearWater Arts Center and speak with ClearWater Coordinator, Sarah Gay at 704-920-6600 who can help direct your call.
A typical monthly meeting with demonstrator showing a technique of interest.
