Local Upcoming Event - Valley Woodturners

There are still some spots available! If you are interested in woodturning, this is a course not to be missed! 

Learn to turn - April 5, 12 & 26 - 9:00 - 4:00 

Louis Riel High School (woodworking shop), 1655 Bearbrook Road in Blackburn Hamlet.

The club provides lathes of various sizes, all the tools and materials required.

The course includes spindle turning (beads & coves and even the skew chisel), sharpening, making a tool handle, a plate from dry wood and a bowl from green wood. We try to stress tool control thru these lessons so that the new turner has a good understanding of the process to enjoy their new passion.

A short break is scheduled around mid-day. Students and instructors are expected to bring their own lunch.

The cost is $250.00 per student which includes mandatory membership to: Valley Woodturners (the annual membership fee is $35.00). Insurance limitations requires the applicants be 18 years of age and older. Because of the very high demand course allocations are confirmed upon receipt of payment on a first come / first served basis. Theses courses sell out very, very quickly so don't delay!

Contact Greg: gregwildey@rogers.com

Wood Turning Workshop - March 1st

Alright, the schedule and details are here. Hope you are as excited as we are!
There will be 3 door prizes as well... but what they are is a secret. You have to be here!

When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: KJP Select Hardwoods
What time: 9:30 onwards... we recommend coming early to grab a good seat/standing spot and a coffee


Valley Woodturners Club Presentation - Celebrating Woodturning in Ottawa
Part 1 - 9:30 – 3:00, Multiple Demonstrators

This portion will be an ongoing presentation of multiple subjects that will include box making, pen turning, pendants and other subjects. There will be volunteer members present to answer your questions about woodturning.

If you have an interest in woodturning, questions about the process, or just curious here is a great opportunity to share with members of the Valley Woodturners their knowledge and enthusiasm about woodturning. Also learn about the club and its benefits, as well the training and mentoring.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to share the enthusiasm!


Valley Woodturners Club Presentation
Part 2 with Bart Poulter

9:30 - 11:00 - Make a Basic Bowl
Bart will cover lathe features, safety and function; tool selection, choice and orientation & mounting of the wood blank; and different methods of mounting the blank to the lathe. He will then turn a basic bowl showing various techniques and tools. Bart will close the session with a discussion about sanding and finishing.

11:30 - 1:00 - How to turn a pepper mill
Bart will explain the basic tools and materials (solid wood and laminated blanks)
This will be followed by a step by step instruction of the creation process. Sanding and finishing will be discussed.
Bart will close the session with a description of the assembly process

1:30 - 3:00 - Boards & Burls into Blanks
Bart will discuss how to process your new (or old) found boards, burls and even logs into blanks for your next masterpiece. Learn how to read the grain, orient the blank for maximum visual effect and get the most out of the wood that you have.

Check out the Valley Woodturners website here! 

FREE Upcoming Event - Woodturning Workshop at our store

When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: KJP Select Hardwoods 

Details:
There will be multiple workshops running throughout the day led by Bart Poulter. These workshops are meant for beginners and intermediate turners. There will also be mentors available to answer questions as well.

Topics may include:
- Introduction to woodturning
- Safety in woodturning
- Pen Making
- Finishing
- Turning Bowls
- Sharpening
- Wood preparation
- Making pepper mills

Any requests? We will be finalizing the schedule in the next few weeks. Make sure to mark this day in the calendar. It's an event not to be missed!