Woodcraft Guild

Club Demonstration:

     Norm Robinson an excellent woodturner from California will be presenting a Free Demonstration on turning a Pepper Grinder on the lathe on Saturday May 15th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  We will take a break for lunch during the Demonstration.  Please find your Potluck assignment below.   Additionally Norman will be presenting a hands-on class from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The $35 class registration can be completed through Eastern Idaho Technical College 524-3000 x3344.  There is a maximum 5 students, so sign up early! See class details below.
  

Turned Wine Bottle by Norman Robinson

    Norman Robinson is a second generation woodturner,  Norman grew up in the same small Canadian valley that Dale Nish got his start in. Norman’s current interests are with segmented and stave construction turnings. Norman is member of Bay Area Woodturners Association in San Ramon California. Norman’s class and demonstration will surely be a treat for anyone interested in understanding beginning segmented turning as well intermediate and advanced turners who what to expand their skills.  The class on turning a pepper mill will be designed for beginner to intermediate woodturners

BBQ:

We will be having a closing social BBQ lunch on Saturday May 15th at 12:00 Noon during a break in Norman Robinson’s Demonstration.   Hamburgers, condiments, plates, cups, utensils, and napkins will be provided.  Attendees please bring the following items based on the first letter of your last name. 

A-G Salad
H-N Desert
O-S Drinks
T-Z Chips

Other Meeting Events:
• Raffle — As always will be having our raffle and we encourage you to bring items for the raffle that you would be willing to donate to the guild.  This is an important fundraiser that helps sustain guild events, demos and prizes.
• Instant Gallery – Silver level and Gold Level
• Members Challenge — This Month’s Challenge is “Turn something using a material other than wood” Of course non-members are encouraged to sign up as a member and meet this month’s challenge item.
• Lending Library of Woodworking Books and Movies
• Chance to Socialize with other woodworkers in the area

Pepper Grinder Hands on Class
Instructor: Norman Robinson 
Cost: $35
Dates & Times:  Saturday May 15th 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Students: Max 5
Course Description: Students will be introduced to the process of Lathe turned salt and pepper mills that are the perfect complement to any kitchen.  Salt and Pepper mills make great gifts and kitchen heirlooms that will last for generations.  Class participants will return home with a pepper grinder that they will turn on the lathe in class.  Small class size will give a unique opportunity to get some individual attention from a skilled Woodturner. While lathes, tools and material are included students are encouraged to bring their own tools.

Salt and Pepper Mills by Norman Robinson