mg_dreyer
Member
Sorry for the delay. Had a few issues securing a location, but this time we have one.
A few months ago I asked about starting a Chicagoland chapter of IAP. Here are the details for the first meeting.
Date:
February 11, 2017 from 9 am - 11 am
Location:
The New Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
139 South Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Each month I suggest a general meeting format but really feature a demo. With the talent I know we have in the Chicagoland area getting demo should be easy.
Agenda for the first meeting:
Quick Meet and Greet
Discuss goals for the chapter
Establish frequency and meeting dates and time (for the rest of the year)
Get an idea of demos we would like to see
Open forum for new things we have seen (products / videos / kits)
First demo - Turning Handmade Blanks
Since this is the first meeting I will step up and demo how I turn acrylic and handmade blanks. My technique will allow you to stream the acrylic in nice long ribbons. And the beauty is I will do it with a standard spindle gouge.
Other demo ideas for the future - we will discuss and I look forward to more:
Wood finishes
Casting
Pen Wizard
Segmenting
Just to get a better idea of interest, if you are thinking about attending please reply below. I will be making announcements at the Chicago Woodturners Meeting and The Windy City Meetings this month. Rockler also offered to mention it in their store.
Once again - sorry for the delay, but I think this will be fun and educational.
Look forward to meeting you in a few weeks.
Thanks,
Mark
A few months ago I asked about starting a Chicagoland chapter of IAP. Here are the details for the first meeting.
Date:
February 11, 2017 from 9 am - 11 am
Location:
The New Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
139 South Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Each month I suggest a general meeting format but really feature a demo. With the talent I know we have in the Chicagoland area getting demo should be easy.
Agenda for the first meeting:
Quick Meet and Greet
Discuss goals for the chapter
Establish frequency and meeting dates and time (for the rest of the year)
Get an idea of demos we would like to see
Open forum for new things we have seen (products / videos / kits)
First demo - Turning Handmade Blanks
Since this is the first meeting I will step up and demo how I turn acrylic and handmade blanks. My technique will allow you to stream the acrylic in nice long ribbons. And the beauty is I will do it with a standard spindle gouge.
Other demo ideas for the future - we will discuss and I look forward to more:
Wood finishes
Casting
Pen Wizard
Segmenting
Just to get a better idea of interest, if you are thinking about attending please reply below. I will be making announcements at the Chicago Woodturners Meeting and The Windy City Meetings this month. Rockler also offered to mention it in their store.
Once again - sorry for the delay, but I think this will be fun and educational.
Look forward to meeting you in a few weeks.
Thanks,
Mark