MORE HAPPENINGS
SWAT WOODTURNING SYMPOSIUM
The Texas woodturning clubs host their 22nd annual SWAT Woodturning Symposium, Aug. 23-25, in Waco, TX. The second largest woodturning symposium in the U.S., this event features demos, vendors, an instant gallery, raffles, and a banquet. Lead demonstrators include Jimmy Clewes, Ashley Harwood, Marilyn Campbell, Brian McEvoy, J. Paul Fennell, and Dixie Biggs. For info, visit the web site: www.swaturners.org or call Wayne Furr: (405) 364-7278.
OLYMPIA WOODTURNING SYMPOSIUM
The Woodturners of Olympia (WA) host their 2013 Creativity in Woodturning Symposium, July 27, in Lacey, WA. Featured demonstrators are John Jordan and Jack Wayne. Registration fee is $100. For more info, visit the web site: www.woodturnersofolympia. org or call: Al Price, (360) 791-0396.
YELLOWSTONE TURNING SYMPOSIUM
The Yellowstone Woodturners hold their 8th annual Woodturning Symposium, Sept. 28-29, in Billings, MT. Featured demonstrator is Rex Burningham. For more info, visit the website: www. yellowstoneturners.org or call Stan Lambert, (406) 348-3499.
rocky mountain SYMPOSIUM
The Rocky Mountain Woodturners will hold their 15th Annual Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium, Sept. 13-15, at the Ranch/ Larimer County Fairgrounds in Loveland, CO. Participants can select from over 42 rotations, with featured demonstrators David Ellsworth, Binh Pho, Kip Christensen, Kirk DeHeer, Jason Schneider, Michael Blankenship, Rick Orr, John Giem, Ashley Harwood, and Dale Bonertz. There will also be vendors and a hands-on woodturning area. For info, visit the website: www.rmwoodturningsymposium.com or contact Allen Jensen, (970) 663-1868.
WOODFEST 2013
The Amana Arts Guild in Amana, IA sponsors Woodfest 2013, Aug. 23-25, at the Amana Colonies RV Park’s Event Center. This is a festival of wood and everything made of wood. On hand will be handcrafted wooden items for sale, tools and equipment, and a full slate of demos and seminars. For info, visit the website: www.amanaartsguild.com/ woodfest.html or call R.C. Eichacker at (319) 622-3908.
FROGWOOD 2013
The Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild hosts its 6th annual Frogwood, 2013, Aug. 8-11, in Gresham, OR. This collaborative event explores the fusion of woodturning with metalwork, textiles, and other art media and is geared to artisans with solid skills and a good sense of design. For info, visit the website: www.woodturningguild.com or call: Jerry Harris, (503) 244-6921.
KALEIDOSCOPE WEEKEND
The annual Nellie Bly Kaleidoscope Weekend will be held Oct. 17-20 in Jerome, AZ. This event consists of 20 different kaleidoscope workshops, several consisting of wood crafted bodies. In addition, there will be meals and social events, including a costume party. For info, visit the website: www.nbscopes.com or call: (928) 634-0255.
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July-August, 2013