Alan Stirt Demonstration
The Island Woodturners Guild is very pleased to announce that Alan Stirt will be in Victoria on Saturday, March 28, 2015 to do an all day demonstration for the Guild. He will also be doing two, one day hands-on workshops on Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30.
Alan has pieces in many museums and collections. He teaches and demonstrates extensively. “I consider myself a “bowl maker” more than a wood turner because, although the turning process fascinates me, it is the resulting bowl that commands my interest. From the earliest times bowls have had meanings for people beyond the purely utilitarian. The bowl as vessel has a resonance deep within the human psyche.”…..
“I have always thought of each piece that I make as a composition utilizing elements of pattern, line, weight, texture and form. Even in the most simple pieces I try to find a harmony of grain and shape. I seek a balance in my work between the dynamic and the serene”….. “By playing with the tension created by combining the circle’s perfection with the energy of pattern I am trying to make pieces that have life. I use patterns, whether created by grain structure or organic fluting & carving or repeated geometric shapes, to develop harmony in each of my pieces. I find myself always looking for a new means of expression within the turned form.”
For more information or to see more of his turnings visit Alan’s web site: http://www.alstirt.com/
THE ALL DAY DEMONSTRATION: Saturday, March 28, 9am until 4pm – at the Guild’s regular meeting place, the Central Saanich Seniors Citizen Centre, 1229 Clarke Road, Brentwood Bay. Alan will be doing several demonstrations – bowl turning, round and square platters and embellishments to these – the fee to attend this all day session is $35 for guild members, $50 for non-members, payable at the door. – bring or arrange for your own lunch; coffee and some goodies will be available in the morning
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS: Alan will be conducting two hands-on workshops, one on Sunday, March 29, 9 am until 4 pm and the second on Monday, March 30, 9 am until 4 pm – the hands-on workshops will be on making platters with embellishments. – there is space for 6 people on each day, Guild members will be given first priority – the fee for the workshop is $150 which covers the Saturday all day demonstration, the workshop and some of the materials for the workshop. Detailed information about the workshops, including equipment and supplies needed for the workshop will be sent to participants after registration. Note – participants will need to bring or arrange to share carving tools, both hand and power. – the workshops will be at Gorden Kifiak’s shop. All participants are expected to assist in cleaning up the workshop at the end of the day. – bring your own turning tools and safety equipment – registration for the workshop is open with the publication of this notice.
To register, contact Gorden Kifiak via email at gordk@telus.net. In your email indicate if you prefer to be on the Sunday or Monday session or that you have no preference. The spaces for each workshop will be filled based on a first come, first served basis. Once participants have received a notification that they are in one of the hands-on groups, they can pay the Guild Treasurer, John Carrelli, for the workshop. To confirm your spot, payment should be made at or before the IWG March 28th guild meeting.