Try Again

Since I have closed my website it seemed appropriate to have an online presence of some sort.    So, after a long layoff I will try to renew and maintain my Blogspot activity.  I enjoy woodturning but have not enjoyed the tasks involved in preparing and uploading photos and material  to a website.  I hope the blog will require a more basic level of maintenance.

I have greatly reduced my participation in arts and crafts shows this year.  I am only entering two; The Walnut Grove show and The Wilton show.  Both are one-day shows the dates being November 10 and 17 respectively.

Some of my turnings are also offered for sale in the store at the Kingston, Canada Woodworking Museum and in the Weasel and Easel museum store on Amherst Island just west of Kingston.  These museums are closed for the winter season but will open a few days for special Christmas events in early December.  Interested buyers may also purchase directly from me at my home studio.

With the suggestion of ardent knitters and spinners I have been designing and turning Drop Spindles and Wool/Yarn bowls.  

They have become so popular I

have been hard pressed to keep up with the demand.  

A recent suggestion has me turning basis tools for Tapestry weaving.  I need to have a weaver try out these tools before putting them on display.  I like to make sure the are useful as well as having a nice appearance.

Summer Activities

Wood turners and collectors may be interestd in various shows in which the Kingston Wood Turners club is participating this summer.

The Sheep Dog Trials are returning again to Grass Creek Park in Kingston Ontario. Members of the club will be demonstrating their design and turning skills. There will also be turned items for sale. They make wonderful, unique gifts for those special relatives and friends.

Members are returning to the McLaughlan Woodworking Museum to continue their Sunday demonstrations. The museum is located at the Grass Creek Park as well, and has added many wood turnings to the inventory of their shop.

In the fall, demonstrations and sales will be available at the Kingston Fall Fair. More information on the Fair will be provided later this summer.

Sheep Dog Trials

As promised in my last blog, members of the Kingston Woodturners Club will be demonstrating their design and wood turning skills at Grass Creek Park throughout the 3 days of the Sheep Dog Trials. A number of fine turnings will be available for sale.

Besides the usual sheep dog exercises, there will be a series of lumberjack demonstrations and contests. This is an added feature at this years festivities which will delight visitors of all ages. Many artists and artisans will also be on hand to display and sell their fine work.

Come out and enjoy the activities; bring the kids, enjoy a picnic, and visit the McLaghlan woodworking Museum on the grounds of the park. There will be fun for everyone. The action begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 8:00 p.m. each day; August 7, 8, and 9. The park is located on the St. Lawrence river. Follow Hwy. 2 East between Kingston and Gananoque Ontario.