December 12th – Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – as usual on the second Thursday of the month
6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Happen“ and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner”
7:00 Meeting News, announcements, welcoming new and returning members. And a number of you need to renew your FVWG membership, if you have not already. ($40.- for the year!)
7:10 Featured: Claudia Hayward will demonstrate how she turns Salt and Pepper Grinders.
Here are two videos from Craft Supply about turning two different Pepper Mill kits.
And here is a detailed version by Cap’n Eddie Castelin on YouTube:
8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by Michael Hamilton-Clark, Rick Henderson, Gloria Herberts, Lee Herberts, Brian Hick and Percy Jantz.
John Gresham will have some DVD’s for rental from the club Library.
And the ”Problem Corner” Advice from the veterans. Bring something you are working on or something you want comment on form & design. Bring in problem pieces, unknown species, wood pieces that you don’t know what to do with.
9:10 Presidents Challenge this month is a Christmas gift – something you plan to give to someone! Here are a few ideas:
And for the last minute turners:
9:20 Members Gallery: Commentary. Bring completed work you want to show, tell how, take questions, and discuss.
9:30 Wood or Tool Raffle donations: Bring wood blanks or a roughed out bowl blank. Bring something you would use yourself. This month Chris Raven, Art Rempel, Neil Robinson, Randall Rollick, Lance Rossington and Keith Ruttan will each be bringing some good wood or other turning items (eg Sandpaper, Finish, Tools)!