The Blue Ridge Woodturners is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners serving the New River Valley & Greater Roanoke region of Southwestern Virginia. Basically we are a group of people with the common interest in (or addiction to) turning wood on the lathe.
We usually meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Station in Fincastle, Virginia (for " Driving Directions".) We do, however, hold special events and some meetings at other locations in the area. Please check often for upcoming events and meetings.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday Mar 27, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM |
Jamie Donaldson comes to us from just outside Lexington Kentucky.A statement from JamieThe hours I spend at the lathe are a communion. The fellowship of wood and steel is a spiritual experience by itself, and the yield is always more than art or kindling. Wood is a gift of Nature, each piece unique and full of potential surprises. Shape and function speak of history, the diverse past and present civilizations and cultures of the world. Each piece evolves according to its unique natural design. The process of revelation is a rewarding experience for me and hopefully for other observers. To visit Jamie's website go to http://www.jamiedonaldsonwoodturner.com/index.html |