Decembher 2011 Meeting Newsletter
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Diablo Woodworkers ACTIVITIES. Club meetings at PHEC are the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm and Shop Tours or Sawdust Sessions are the 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-Noon. Turning Special Interest Group (SIG) meet in Room 108 at PHEC, 7pm the first Thursday of each month.
Meeting Schedule
| Jan 5 |
Turning SIG - Teaching Others |
| Jan 11 |
Ron Cook, Luthier |
| Jan 21 |
Shop Tour, Jack Giolitti’s Shop |
| Feb 2 |
Turning SIG, Bowl Foot Finishing |
| Feb 8 |
Forest Dickey, Furniture Design |
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| Feb 18 |
Shop Tour, Rich Schwerin’s Shop |
| Mar 1 |
Turning SIG |
| Mar 14 |
Barbara Shapiro, Weaving/Surface Design |
| Mar 17 |
Shop Tour |
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NEXT MEETINGS |
JANUARY 11, PHEC MEETING, 7-9 PM, ROOM 112
RON COOK, LUTHIER AND CRAFTSMAN
Ron Cook is a California born and bred artisan luthier and craftsman. He uses "green" methods and materials to create one-of-a-kind "sound sculptures", as well as medieval and Early American stringed instruments, carvings, and furnishings. He uses primarily recycled, salvaged and urban forest woods. He is particularly known for his detailed carvings and "tiled" methods of construction. Check out some of Ron’s great work at www.roncookstudios.com/. |
FEBRUARY 8, PHEC MEETING, 7-9 PM, Room 112
FOREST DICKEY, FURNITURE DESIGN
Forest Dickey was inspired by the two disparate settings of his youth: Wisconsin's rural landscape and historical barns and the sky-scraping steel of New York City. After reclaiming a large portion of red oak timber from a barn on family property, he began making furniture that brought together the warmth and history of the wood with urban architectural designs. The reclaimed wooden beams and timbers create the primary visual component of his furniture. Forest received his master of fine arts degree in furniture design and woodworking from San Diego State University. He received a bachelor's degree in art history and visual art from the University of Chicago. Forest lives and works in San Francisco. Check out some of Forest’s work at http://variandesigns.com/
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NEXT SHOP TOURS/SAWDUST SESSIONS |
JANUARY 21, SHOP TOUR, 10:00 AM TO NOON
JACK GIOLITTI, 68 FORDHAM COURT PLEASANT HILL, 925-685-1711
Jack is an avid gardener, woodturner and woodworker. During today’s visit we’ll see his garden, well organized shop and some of his projects.
Directions: Take Highway-24 to Exit-51 (Willow Pass Rd). Exit north on to Willow Pass Rd. Turn westbound on to Willow Pass Road which turns into Taylor Blvd. at Contra Costa Blvd. Continue on Taylor Blvd. and take the first right on Ruth Drive. Follow Ruth Drive for about a ½ mile and turn right on Fordham Ct. Look for the Shop Tour sign. |
FEBRUARY 18, SHOP TOUR, 10:00 AM – NOON
RICH SCHWERIN, 2028 ELDERWOOD DR., MARTINEZ, 925-586-0289
During our visit today we will discuss and demonstrate how to take pictures of your project. Things like proper lighting, proper background and all the other elements that go into making a good photo. Plus we will see several of Rich's wood working projects. If you would like a picture of one of your small projects, bring it with you and Rich will use it in his demonstrations.
Directions: Take Highway-4 toward Martinez. Take exit-11 to Morello Blvd. Take Morello Blvd. west. On Morello Blvd. take the first left onto Muir Road. On Muir Road take the 1st right onto Vine Hill Way. On Vine Hill Way take the third right onto Rolling Hill Way. On Rolling Hill Way take the first right onto Elderwood Drive.
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DECEMBER MEETING DISPLAY AT THE CONCORD WATERCOLOR GALLERY
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