Low Country Turners


Representing the "catch and cuss" turners
of the
coastal low country
of
Georgia and South Carolina
 

President - Steve Cook - 912-313-2230
Secretary - Lonnie Bott -  912-228-0234

We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7pm

Most meetings include a demonstration
Meeting location is 3251 W Bay St, Savannah, Georgia
(next to  the Wells Fargo Bank).

We have hot dogs and snacks starting at 6pm
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Our next Lowcountry woodturners demo is next Thursday February 23rd at 7:00pm. As usual, there will be hot dogs and the fixings available at 6:00. Those of you who may have forgotten please remember that the membership dues were due in January, so your prompt attention to that matter would be appreciated. They are $30 for a single membership and $35 for a family..

The February demo will be Roy Yarger. He will be demonstrating thread chasing for the woodturner. After his demo he will conduct a hands on workshop for anyone interested in trying the thread work.
 


 

Our demonstrator for March will be Kimberly Winkle. Here is the description of her demo.
Thursday night demo: March 29, 2012, approximately 2 hours long
From Drab to Pizzazz: Milk Paint and Surface Embellishment: Kimberly Winkle
You keep hearing of Milk Paint over and over again but have no idea really what it is or how to begin using it, right? Kimberly will demystify Milk Paint. During the demonstration, students will learn how to properly mix, use, and explore the infinite possibilities of Milk Paint. Although Milk Paint is often associated with traditional furniture forms, the material can be used on practically any surface or format: metal, stretched canvas, bedroom walls, kitchen cabinets, toys, furniture… Your only limitation is your imagination. Milk Paint is incredibly durable, eco-friendly and comes in a delicious color palette. Students will learn how to use Milk Paint and to explore the wide range of visual possibilities. The techniques learned can be translated to any number of other projects or formats. Other techniques for embellishing surfaces will be included as well.

 
She will also be doing a hands on workshop on March 31 starting at 9:00 am. The cost of the workshop is $75 plus materials. Lunch is on your own. The signup for the workshop is on a first come first served basis, and slots are going fast. Contact me or Steve Cook to sign up. The description of the workshop is as follows.

 
Saturday Hands-on workshop: March 31, 2012, 9:00-4:00 p.m
The Matched Pair: Making Duplicate Candlesticks using Templates and Surface embellishments

 
Wouldn’t you like a matched pair of candlesticks? This workshop will explain the process of designing a candlestick, making a template and turning the candlestick following the template. Whether you make one or a hundred and one, the template will assist you in duplicating the size, shape and proportion of the original design. The same techniques can be applied to other objects as well, however each participant should plan on completing a matched pair of candlesticks. After turning the candlesticks, we will explore surface design and embellishment, which will transform the candlesticks from drab to pizzazz. Students will learn tools and techniques, which can be used to bring life, personality and uniqueness to their turnings. Participants will learn how to use Milk Paint, colored pencils and more to embellish the surface of their candlesticks. Basic design considerations as it relates to form and surface will also be discussed.

 

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