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The Mid Minnesota Association of Woodturners (MMAW) meet every 2nd Saturday of the month. All persons interested in turning are invited to attend an MMAW meeting. We meet in the Tech Site 248 33rd Avenue South Waite Park, MN 56387. Meetings start at 9:30AM with a social, followed by a demonstration, show-&-tell and a question and answer period.
The Paramount Visual Arts Center welcomes the community to Arts Underground most Thursday evening from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, mid September through mid May. Cost is $5 for teens and $10 for adults. The MMAW has five lathes with experienced mentor available. Come and learn to turn! No experience necessary. You must be 13 yrs or older to participate. Visit http://www.paramountarts.org/visual-arts-center/ for more details. Chapter meeting January 8, 2022 In person and Zoom Gary Mrozek making a snowman. Chapter meeting February 12, 2022 In person and Zoom Guy Schafer Bottle stopper Chapter meeting March 12, 2022 In person and Zoom Ellen Starr Wood carving with Micromotor flexshaft Chapter meeting April 9, 2022 In person only Will be held downtown at the Paramount in Studio C Bob McClintick demonstrating making scoops Chapter meeting May 14, 2022 In person and Zoom Bill Baker demonstrating Marbling Chapter meeting June 11, 2022 In person Chapter meeting July 9, 2022 In person Mounting wood blanks for turning on the lathe. Chapter meeting August 13, 2022 In person picnic Chapter meeting September 10, 2022 In person Chapter meeting October 8, 2022 Gary Mrozek Making a Cocktail Smoker Chapter meeting November 12, 2022 In person Chapter meeting December 10, 2022 In person Pepper mill and Elections |
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IN THE STUDIOS ART CLASSES 2022
September Wood working classes
Wood Sampler, An Introduction to the Lathe: Tops & Bud Vases (9/20/2022)
September 20, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Introduction to the Lathe: Tops and Bud Vases with Lyle Knopp Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday September 20, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Experience wood-turning as you experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level techniques! Though this class is simply designed to offer an introduction … Carving Beautiful (and Usable!) Wood Spoons (9/24-9/25/2022) September 24, 2022 - September 25, 2022, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Carving Beautiful (and Usable!) Wood Spoons with Karen Henderson Saturday September 24 & Sunday September 25, 1-4pm Experience Level: No prior experience required Ages 14+ Create a truly unique spoon that is as functional as it is beautiful! Learning about a variety of hardwoods, grain patterns, and coloring students can choose from buckhorn, apple, …
Introduction to Woodworking (9/26-10/17/2022)
September 26, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Introduction to Woodworking: The Joy of Woodworking with Mark Voigt Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Mondays September 26-October 17, 6-9pm (4 sessions) Ages 14+ In this class you will learn how to safely use the joiner, table saw, band Saw, planer, router and various sanders. The project you will create while learning safe … Turning on the Lathe: One Bowl for Fun and One to Go (9/28/2022)
September 28, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Turning on the Lathe: One Bowl for Fun and One to Go with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Wednesday September 28, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ This beginner level class will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating two 7” bowls. We’ll start with a fresh cut softwood log and … October Wood working classes
Introduction to Pyrography (10/1/2022)
October 1, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Introduction to Pyrography (subject matter: barn) with Brenda Lodermeier Saturday October 1 , 9am-4pm Experience Level: No prior experience required Ages 14+ Discover the beauty of pyrography ! Students will learn the introductory skills needed to (and safely) create a unique wood burned piece, from pattern layout to transfer! Brenda will guide you step-by-step, sharing … Intro to Turning Bowls on the Lathe (10/4/2022)
October 4, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Turning Basic Bowls on the Lathe with Lyle Knopp Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday October 4, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Experience wood-turning as you learn to safely experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level bowl turning techniques! Create a beautiful bowl with … Intro to Wood Carving with a Micromotor Flexshaft (10/8/2022)
October 8, 2022, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Wood Carving with a Flexshaft Micro motor with Ellen Starr Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday October 8, 1-4pm Ages 14+ Be the one of the first at the Paramount to explore a variety wood carving techniques using a micro carver, in this class new to the Paramount Studios! Wood artist Ellen … Segmented Bowls (10/12-10/13/2022)
October 12, 2022 - October 13, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSegmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesday October 12-Thursday October 13, 6-9pm (2 sessions) Ages 14+ Explore the exciting process of creating beautiful segmented bowls! Gary will guide you step-by-step from assembling the pieces in a pattern of your choosing, teach you how to safely turn your bowl and … Create a Lidded Box on the Lathe (10/18)
October 18, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lidded Boxes on the Lathe with Guy Schafer Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Tuesdays October 18, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Learn to safely make a beautiful lidded box on the wood lathe using a variety of tools. This class is designed for those with no prior experience, however even experienced turners will … Build a Mitre Fold & Veener Box with Bob Van Dyke (10/24-10/26/22)
October 24, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Build a Miter Fold & Veneered Box With Bob Van Dyke Monday October 24 -Wednesday October 26, 9am-4pm (total of 21 hours over 3 days) Ages 14+ If you have ever done any re-sawing then you know how cool a book matched panel can be. When you incorporate veneers into your work the possibilities for … Making Tablesaw Jigs & Fixture with Bob Van Dyke 10/27-10/29/2022
October 27, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Making Tablesaw Jigs & Fixture With Bob Van Dyke Thursday October 27-Saturday October 29, 9am-4pm (total of 21 hours over 3 days) Ages 14+ The idea of making jigs and fixtures for the tablesaw is always one that creates a lot of debate. Some people insist that they are not worth it and “just do … November Wood working classesTurning Natural Edge Bowls (11/9/2022)
November 9, 2022, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Turning Natural Edge Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Some prior turning experience preferred Wednesday November 9, 5-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Discover techniques on turning beautiful natural edge bowls! Learn about selecting a piece of wood, mounting to emphasize the grain and natural edge to its best advantage, and how to safely turn a … Create a Pen Using A Lathe (11/15/2022)
November 15, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Create a Pen Using A Lathe with Guy Schafer Experience Level: Intermediate, Some Prior Experience Preferred Tuesday November 15, 6-9pm (1 Session) Ages 14+ Create a truly beautiful writing instrument as you learn to safely use the lathe and turning tools under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These unique pens make wonderful gifts for … Make a Wood Bowl Candle (11/30/2022)
November 30, 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMake a Wood Bowl Candle with Gary Mrozek & Faye Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Wednesday November 30, 6-8pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Create two beautiful wood bowl candles using traditional milk paints! Students will choose from a variety of methods to embellish the surface of two wooden bowls, provided by the … 2023
January Wood working classes
Build a Bluebird House (1/16-1/17/2023)
January 16, 2023 - January 17, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmBuilding a Blue Bird House with Mark Voigt Monday January 16 & Tuesday January 17, 2023 , 6-8:30pm Experience Level: No prior experience required Ages 14+ The perfect class for someone interested in an introduction to art of woodworking and bird enthusiasts alike! The step-by-step guidance of Mark will present students with an opportunity … |
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