Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild Presents:
Saturday January 3rd and Sunday January 4th, 2015.
Derek Weidman
Demo and Class for Turners Using Off Centers
http://weidmanwoodsculpture.com/
In case you missed the earlier announcement, Derek Weidman is coming from Pennsylvania to do a full day demo for the GVWG on Saturday, January 3rd at Sapperton Pensioners Hall and a hands-on class on Sunday, January 4th at KMS Tools. You don’t need to book in advance for the demo, but put it on your calendar now! The Sunday, hands-on class is already filling up, so please book soon so you don’t miss it. To sign up for the Sunday class, send an email to Brian Lunt – brylun@shaw.ca. (The cost for the demo is $30 and $145 for the hands-on class.)
Derek Weidman was born in 1982, and has dedicated the last seven years to exploring lathe-based sculpture. His approach involves multi-axis turning as the foundation of his work. By using the unique shaping processes of turning, Derek has created a descriptive visual language that only the lathe can speak
A turning class day
This carving process creates novel representations of a wide range of subjects, from those based on human anatomy to various animal forms. Derek works from a basic question, “What would this look like if rendered through the lens of a wood lathe?,”” and even with the most rigorous naturalism, an honest abstraction takes place, and for each new subject that question gets answered. So from human heads to rhinos, mandrills to birds, each idea being captured in a way it has not been expressed before.
From very early childhood Derek has drawn constantly. He has a deep connection to nature, and his appreciation for wildlife has had a significant impact on his work. He also draws inspiration from astronomy, cosmology, ancient religions, as well as modern myths. He works in rural Southeastern Pennsylvania, where he lives with his girlfriend who has been with him for the entirety of his sculptural pursuits.
Derek’s demo is ideal for all club members from brand new beginners to the more advanced turners. He has information for all of us. Derek’s hands-on class will help you in your quest to make beautiful turnings. Don’t miss these opportunities on January 3rd and 4th !
Brian Lunt
GVWG