Archive for March, 2009

April 2009 Meeting “Turning a Quality Pen”

Monday, March 30th, 2009
Turning a Quality Pen Demo

Turning a Quality Pen Demo

The Demonstration for April was by Brian and Tamara Brown on Turning Quality Pens We of course had our instant gallery with prizes for both Silver and Gold categories The Members challenge was an “Easter Egg” the prizes for the best Easter egg were given out to the participating members. The Demos and discussion were a lot of fun hope to see you at the next one.

 

Members Challenge Winnner: Brian Brown Small Hollow Egg

Members Challenge Winnner: Brian Brown Small Hollow Egg

 

Instant Gallery Gold Winner: Brian Brown Natural Edge Goblet

Instant Gallery Gold Winner: Brian Brown Natural Edge Goblet

Instant Gallery Silver Winner: No Entries (Your Item could be here!)

March 2009 Meeting “Christmas Tree Ornaments”

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Dean Nelson Trees

Dean Nelson Trees

 Thanks to everyone that made our last get together a success. We had an excellent demonstration by Dean Nelson on making Christmas tree ornaments of Christmas trees. 
     I was excited to see the excellent work that showed up in the instant gallery.  I was a little disappointed that we did not get to hear a little info from each of the participations in the instant gallery so I could have learned a little bit more about the pieces.  Next time we should plan for a little more time on the instant gallery.  I have posted the winners and the honorable mentions here on the website, be sure to check them out here  
    Remember this April 2nd Brian & Tamara Brown will present Quality Pens Start to Finish at 7:00pm at EITC Building #2  rm 207 A.  We will have the instant Gallery as well as the Members Challenge.  This Month’s Challenge for full members is to turn an Easter Egg.  

Tree Demo by Dean Nelson

Tree Demo by Dean Nelson

 Of course prizes will be awarded so bring something and enter it into the instant gallery or if you are a member bring a turned egg.

Tamara Brown Honorable Mention Gold

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Tamara Brown Hollow Form with Finial Photo by Brian Brown

Tamara Brown Hollow Form with Finial Photo by Brian Brown

Tamara Brown received an honorable mention in the Gold category at the March Instant Gallery for her hollow form with finial.

Brian Brown Honorable Mention Gold

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Brian Brown Hollow Form with Finial Photo by Brian Brown
Brian Brown Hollow Form with Finial Photo by Brian Brown

Brian Brown received an honorable mention for the Gold category at the March Instant Gallery for his Delicate finial work.

Garry Seedall Honorable Mention Silver

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Cutting Board by Gary Seedall -- Photo by Brian Brown
Cutting Board by Gary Seedall — Photo by Brian Brown

Garry Seedall received an honorable mention in the Silver category at the March Instant Gallery for his cutting board.

Lorin Rigby Honorable Mention Silver

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Pen by Lorin Rigby -- Photo by Brian Brown
Pen by Lorin Rigby — Photo by Brian Brown

Lorin Rigby received an honorable mention in the Silver category at the March Instant Gallery for his Light and Dark contrasting pen.

Scott Barker Honorable Mention Silver

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Natural Edge Scott Barker Photo by Brian Brown
Natural Edge Scott Barker Photo by Brian Brown

Scott Barker received an honorable mention in the Silver category at the March Instant Gallery for his natural edge bowl.

March Instant Gallery Winners

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
 
 
Dean Nelson Gold Winner Photo by Brian Brown
Dean Nelson Gold Winner Photo by Brian Brown
Tom Barker Silver Category Winner Photo by Brian Brown

Tom Barker Silver Category Winner Photo by Brian Brown

March’s Instant Gallery had some great entries.  Both the Gold and Silver category winners as well as honorable mentions were beautiful crafted pieces.  The finials in the Gold category by Brian and Tamara Brown inspired requests for some demos on the subject.   We will be looking at finding a demonstrator for finials in the next few months.