FVWG – Spring 2016 Open Shops #3 – June 4th

FVWG – Spring 2016 Open Shops #3 – June 4th

Six members have advised their willingness to host Open Shops this year. The third and last two are hosted by Bob Askew and Barry Wilkinson. Please do let them know you are coming via email or phone. Download a full Schedule here.

Bob Askew             Saturday, June 4th               10:00am to 1:00pm
1517 129th. Street, Surrey
604-535-6774 or bobaskew@telus.net

I shall present examples of the functional turnings that I produce, particularly associated with the meal table. I shall show pepper and salt mills as well as egg cups and nutcrackers and I will have my shop set up to demonstrate how I make convenient stowage stands for egg cups. Refreshments will be served.

Download (PDF, 1.82MB) Bob’s Nutcracker instructions.

Barry Wilkinson  Saturday, June 4th               1:00pm to 4:00pm
1088 Dolphin Street, White Rock
604-536-6870 or barrywilkinson@shaw.ca

3 side bowl 3 tier

My shop will be open for Look, See, Touch and try various tools. I will demonstrate turning a 3-cornered bowl. Samples of my methods for turning other (not round) vessels will be shown.

Coffee, Juice and snacks will be available.