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The Chicago Woodturners are pleased to present a Woodturning Symposium located in the heart of the Midwest, featuring the finest demonstrators, artists, and educators in the woodturning field.
Featured Demonstrators:
A founding member of the American Association
of Woodturners (his AAW membership number is #001), David is known
around the world as a visionary, teacher, demonstrator and educator
in the field of woodturning. His demonstrations will include Hollow
Forms, Bowls and open forms, and design considerations.
Alan has been involved in the turning field
for over thirty years as a turner, teacher, writer, exhibition
coordinator, demonstrator and past president of the American Association
of Woodturners. His work has appeared in a number of regional and
national shows and exhibitions. Topics will include tool making,
sharpening and use of the skew chisel.
Binh's work starts with a vision of the East,
and his journey to the West. It also starts with a thinly turned
vessel to apply his piercing and airbrushing techniques. In demand
as a demonstrator, his work is in many prominent collections and
museums. Binh will demonstrate thin-walled turning and his signature
surface enhancements.
A "gentleman" turner and author who is well known
for his nine books and various articles on woodturning. He is known
for his precision work; sharp, clean lines and simplicity of form.
Dick combines the dexterity and skill required by his former work
in tool-and-die and quality control with the eye of an artist.
Dick has traveled widely as a demonstrator and teacher in the United
States, Australia, England and Norway.
Steve concentrates on developing intricate
surface decoration using metal leaf, color, and pen and ink on
his hollow vessels turned primarily of maple, walnut and cherry.
Steve has demonstrated at numerous symposia, and his work is in
several notable collections. Use of the captured boring bar, dyes,
and surface design will be covered.
Both artist and instructor, Curt exhibits
his work in some of the finest galleries and collections. A pioneer
in the teaching of segmented turnings, Curt's demonstrations will
take you through the steps to fine segmented work, including design,
feature rings and sander set-up.
Jacques creates sculptural turned wood pieces
that reflect the spirit of nature. Turning, carving, pyrography
techniques and color enhancement are combined to create fine art
from the lathe, fine art featured in museums and private collections.
Jacques will demonstrate his techniques and design philosophies.
Also featuring John Jordan and Lyle Jamieson
St. Mary's Grounds
On the Lake
Near Chicago