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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 14, 2023 In person Chapter meeting February 11, 2023 In person Phil Holtan doing a demonstration about "Chasing the Ultimate Cut- Achieving a Better Bowl Surface with Less Sanding" Chapter meeting March 11, 2023 In person Segmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Chapter meeting April 8, 2023 In person Guy Florek will be demonstrating how he remounts his pieces to twice turn them. He will also discuses what he dose to for sales. Chapter meeting May 13, 2023 In person Bill Baker Will do a demo on stabilizing with cactus juice. Chapter meeting June 10, 2023 In person Chapter meeting July 8, 2023 In person Chapter meeting August 12, 2023 In person Club picnic. Chapter meeting September 9, 2023 In person Chapter meeting October 14, 2023 In person Chapter meeting November 11, 2022 In person Chapter meeting December 9, 2022 In person Elections OPEN SHOP FOR MEMBERS
February 2 – Open Shop
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IN THE STUDIOS ART CLASSES 2023
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 … February Wood working classes
Turning A Lidded Box (2/7/2023) February 7, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lidded Boxes on the Lathe with Guy Schafer Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Tuesday February 7, 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 … Introduction to Handbuilding (2/8-3/1/2023) February 8, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Introduction to Hand building with Linda Schmidt Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesdays February 8-March 1, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions) Ages 14+ Discover the possibilities in working with clay off the pottery wheel! Learn how to use the slab roller to slump, drape, and carve clay, as well as creating texture and surface design. Materials … Build a Picture Frame (2/8-2/9/2023) February 8, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Build a Picture Frame Wednesday February 8 & Thursday February 9, 6-9pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary Tech Center, Waite Park In this two-evening class make a beautiful wood picture frame to hold an 8 X10 photo. Learn basic woodworking skills needed to cut, mill, and assemble the frame. We will use the … Intro to Turning Bowls on the Lathe (2/22/2023) February 22, 2023, 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 February 22, 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 beauituful bowl with … Build a Live Edge Bench (2/25-2/26/2023) February 25, 2023, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Build a Live Edge Bench with Grant Kaihoi Saturday February 25-Sunday February 26, 9am-4pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary Tech Center, Waite Park A hands-on experience taking a live edge slab and transforming it into a well-designed bench. Goals for the class include getting comfortable with modern wood working techniques, how to approach … March 2023
Turning on the Lathe: Comprehensive Bowl Turning for Beginners (3/6/2023) March 6, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Turning on the Lathe: Comprehensive Bowl Turning for Beginners with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Monday March 6, 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 turn a quick … Build a Mitered Box (3/7-3/8/2023) March 7, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Build a Mitered Box Tuesday March 7 – Wednesday March 8, 6-9pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary Tech Center, Waite Park In this two-evening class make a beautiful, mitered box. Learn basic woodworking skills needed to cut, mill, and assemble the box. We will use the table saw, router, and various hand tools. No experience … Pen Turning on a Lathe (3/21/2023) March 21, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Create a Pen Using A Lathe with Guy Schaefer Experience Level: Intermediate, Some Prior Experience Preferred Tuesday March 21, 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 … Carving Owls (3/25-4/1/2023) March 25, 2023, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Carving Owls (3/25-4/1/2023) with Ken Ramler Saturdays March 25-April 1, 9am-5pm Experience Level: Some prior carving experience recommended Ages 14+ Discover the incredible world of woodcarving in this class exploring carving, pyrography, and wood finishes! Ken will guide students through (safely!) carving a 6” to 8” barn or barred owl from butternut wood. Students will … Segmented Bowls (3/27-3/28/2023) March 27, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Segmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday March 27-Tuesday March 28, 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 … April 2023
Intro to Woodworking: The Joy of Woodworking (4/10-4/24/2023) April 10, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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