August 2016 – VC Fair

Meeting Information: Saturday, September 20th   from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with lunch Bill Haskell demonstrating Sculptural, Multicentric Face Plate Turning at   Dan Halpert‘s (see below for more details about the meeting) At the August 23rd meeting Vice President Jim Rinde presided.  Thanks go to Sam Turner for bringing refreshments.   We decided to keep the …

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…

Meeting Information: Saturday, February 26, from 9 am to 4 pm Bonnie Klein: Special Demo “Small Scale Turning” or “Miniatures” For reservations see below! 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…

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Gallery event The AAW is encouraging local chapters to host a gallery event.  I received a letter from Frank Amigo of the AAW board, and I want to present this suggestion to the general membership and see if there is any interest in doing this.  I have been personally involved…

World-renowned woodturner and instructor Jimmy Clewes provided an entertaining and informative full-day demonstration for members and visitors at the October meeting of Channel Islands Woodturners.