It’s pay-it-forward time. Ric Erkes will be our demonstrator this month. He has been turning for over 10 years and has listened to ideas and watched techniques from a wide variety of turners. Well now it’s his turn to pass along a little of what he has learned with an emphasis on saving time and money. Ric will be bringing in several home-made jigs that serve a variety of purposes. He’ll spend some time on how he uses a bowl gouge specifically discussing: just where is that bevel? He’ll share his ideas on reverse turning pieces of various sizes and shapes and as time allows he’ll walk through some simple jigs for carving feet and flutes. Ric isn’t planning on ‘making’ anything but will pass along as much info as he can.

Works by several of our very own Charlotte Woodturners have been selected by Dale Nish for the current exhibit at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NC State University form January 21 – May 15, 2010.

Reception and Lecture by curator Dale Nish:

Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 6-8pm

 This exhibition showcases the current state of the art in the world of woodturning and features turners from North Carolina. Guest curator and noted wood artist Dale Nish has selected objects from active members of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Association  of Woodturners.  Local chapters of the AAW are independent organizations of enthusiasts who come together to learn more about the craft and enjoy fellowship with other turners. In addition to the work of these skilled and innovative artists, the exhibition will include wood from the permanent collection of the Gregg.

For more information visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/gregg/

 The Gregg Museum is open:

Monday – Friday, 12-8pm
Saturday & Sunday, 2-8pm
(Closed University holidays)

On Thursday, January 21, Roland Hege will provide an informative demonstration on how to add threads to your projects.  Make your plans to attend and let’s get the new year off to a great start.

Membership renewals for 2010 are now due.  To ensure that you are listed in the 2010 membership directory, please make sure you give your dues to Dennis Leffler at the next meeting or mail to him at: 3220 Wamath Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210. 

Thanks to the following individuals who have agreed to serve as officers, board members and committee members for 2010: