March 2016 – Hands On

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

Meeting Information: Saturday, July 16th, from 9 am to Noon Special Presentation Kevin Wallace: Contemporary Woodturning: The Artist’s Eye/The Craftsman’s Hand At Levi Mize Woodcraftsman’s Shop 162 Aviador Street #17+18, Camarillo, CA 93010 Aviador Street is N. of the Camarillo Airport and is reached from the Central Ave. exit off of US 101: go S….

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Program Chair The Board is soliciting the membership for someone to volunteer for the position of Program Chair.  As stated in our bylaws, the Program Chair, in consultation with the President and other officers, shall be responsible for coordinating the demonstration topics and logistics for regularly-scheduled meetings.  We would like…

Meeting Information: Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 am to Noon Russ Babbitt: Making Lidded Boxes At Levi Mize Woodcraftsman’s Shop 162 Aviador Street #17+18, Camarillo, CA 93010 NOTE THIS IS A NEW LOCATION BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR SIT ON THE FLOOR The Club will be holding many of our meetings here thanks to Levi. …

AIR BRUSH TECHNIQUES – Joe Fleming, June 28, 2014 Joe brought samples of wood turned objects by different artists to show the variety of textures, colors and finishes obtainable.  Many were painted and some were dyed.   DYES  Metal acid dyes are color fast to UV light.  Aniline dyes will fade in UV light.  Prismacolor markers…