Woodcraft Guild

The Woodturners Of Olympia, WOO! Are sponsoring the 3rd annual Creativity in woodturning symposium on Saturday July 24, 2010 at Komachin Middle School, 3650 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Alan Lacer

Keynote Presenter is Alan Lancer who has been involved in the turning field for over thirty years as a turner, teacher, writer, exhibition coordinator, demonstrator and past president of the American Association of Woodturners. His work has appeared in a number of regional and national exhibitions. Alan has been a regular instructor and demonstrator of the craft—having worked in all 50 states as well as 4 foreign countries. His writings have covered technical aspects of woodturning, many specific projects, stories related to both contemporary and historical woodturning and the long turning traditions of Japan and Germany. He has also produced three videos on his own, with two of them winning a total of four national awards. In 1999 the American Association of Woodturners awarded him their Lifetime Honorary Member Award for his contributions to the field.

Symposium Price:
$80.00 – Early registration until May 31, 2010 : $90.00: June 1, 2010
$10 – Youth under the age of 18 when accompanied by a paying adult
No Refunds after June 30, 2010
Work Shops : July 25th & 26th & 27th

sign up soon at the WOO website

 
Featuring hundreds of art works designed and created from wood

Febuary 27 & 28th
Holiday Inn Convention Center
3300 VISTA AVENUE • BOISE, ID

This exciting show will include:
A competitively judged exhibition Artists’ displays featuring woodcarving, woodturning, woodburning, scrolling, fine woodworking, marquetry, decorative gourds and intarsia Live demonstrations, prizes and other activities

SHOW HOURS
Saturday • February 27 • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday • February 28 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

GENERAL ADMISSION
Advance tickets: One-day admission $2.50 • Two-day admission $4.50
Admission at the door: One-day $3.00 • Two-day $5.00

The Idaho Artistry in Wood Show is being presented by:
Idaho Woodcarvers Guild • Treasure Valley Scrollers • SW Idaho Wood Turners Association • Idaho Gourd Society • Ada County Woodworkers Association

Friday November 12th from noon – 7pm and Saturday the 4th from 9am – 4 pm the 10,000 Villages Fair Trade Festival is at First Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Sunnyside and Rollandet in Idaho Falls. This annual event is an opportunity for the Eastern Idaho Community to view and purchase hand-made art and craft items. All proceeds go to help build  world-wide fair trade. It is a wonderful opportunity to join in mission to support other countries that do not currently have the same opportunities as we do in our country.

This annual event features some of the area’s finest artisans where you will find handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list! Guild members and participants will be presenting at this year’s Beaux Cadeaux including Alan Yonk’s Woodcarvings and David John Stosich Woodlock Puzzles. Don’t miss the Art Museum’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7 from 11 am - 8 pm!

Small Section of Woodcraft Display

Members of the Woodcraft guild were invited to submit pieces of their work to create a woodworking display at the Madison county library.   The Display will run through the month of November 2009.  The display is up and we have already received many positive comments about the display and the craftsmanship of our members.  Please take some time to stop by the Madison County Library in Rexburg at 73 North Center sometime before Thanksgiving.   The Display will be open M-Th 9-8 Fridays 9-6 and Saturdays 10 – 4

  The Idaho Artistry in Wood Show is on May 2nd and 3rd at the Brown’s Gallery in Boise, Idaho.  The event is very popular and the show provides opportunities for participation in judged competition, displays and sales.

The event will also include demonstrations, prizes and other activities. The show will include woodcarving, woodturning, woodburning, scrolling, fine woodworking, marquetry, gourds and intarsia. Fees are $3.00 per piece if registered in advance, or $4.00 on the day of registration at the gallery.

Check out the show Artistry in Wood Flyer

Don’t forget to stop by the Post Register Building on the Northgate Mile and check out the items on display from members of the Snake River Woodcraft Guild.  If you did not get a chance to display your work now is the time to start a project and get something ready for our next invitation.   

The Post Register has been very supportive of the Snake River Woodcraft Guild if you get a chance please thank them.

When: February 1st - March 27  Exhibit open 8:00 - 5:30

Where:333 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, ID. 83401

Admission: Free