North Alabama Woodturners Boaz, Alabama

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1 North Alabama Woodturners Boaz, Alabama Hosting Kimberly Winkle from Smithville, Tennessee Kimberly Winkle is an Assistant Professor of Art at Tennessee Technological University. Kimberly teaches Art Foundation courses and Art Appreciation and has previously taught in the Wood department at the Appalachian Center for Craft. She has taught workshops at Arrowmont School of Art and Crafts, John C. Campbell Folk School, Appalachian Center for Craft and The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Kimberly is a native of Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Oklahoma in ceramics. She subsequently moved to San Diego, CA where she attended San Diego State University and received her Master of Fine Art in Furniture Design. After completing her graduate studies, she moved to Smithville, TN where she was an Artist in Residence, in the wood department, at the Appalachian Center for Craft. Alongside teaching, Kimberly Winkle, is a very active artist and exhibits her work extensively. She combines furniture and sculptural elements to create one of a kind art objects in her studio in Smithville, TN. Her work has been shown both nationally and internationally, is a number of public and private collections, and has been published in a variety of national publications, such as Fine Woodworking, American Woodturner, 500 Tables and 500 Chairs. She has won a number of awards for her artwork. Dedicated to Becoming Better Woodturners and Promoting the ART of Woodturning. For more information contact any of the following NAW directors: President: Jess Walls jessw2of4@yahoo.com Vice President: Sean McCurley smccurley8154@charter.net Treasure: Tommy Hartline thomashartline@charter.net Secretary: Tom Rippel jtrswood@charter.net

2 Kimberly Winkle Employing traditional furniture making techniques and materials, I build forms and structures with results that are, often times, untraditional. My interest lies in the pursuit and potential of the medium as an expressive device versus function being paramount. I use hardwood, paint, and graphite to create my works. The forms are generally streamlined in order to better play the role of an empty canvas for color and line. I activate the wood by painting and drawing onto its surface. This painting is not an act of irreverence for the material; instead I am interested in realizing its potential as something other than its naked self. My color palette is rich yet flat. I animate the painted surface with drawn marks consisting of varied arrangements of lines and dots; the combination of these marks result in an exciting, and somewhat quirky, dialogue of characters. These inscriptions serve as pattern, embellishment, and residual evidence of my hand. I strive to create an apparent sense of spontaneity, nuance, chaos yet order, rhythm and gesture with these marks; all working in concert to imbue the object with individuality and charm. I am seeking to find a balance of proportion, form and surface enhancement as I transform the common furniture format into something that is very uncommon. My goal, ultimately, is to create an object that is sophisticated yet approachable, has intention but is not overly serious, displays equilibrium between function and design and, in the end, brings pleasure and something new to the user.

3 Friday Hands-on workshop: Oct. 25, 2013, 9:00-4:00 pm The Matched Pair: Making Duplicate Candlesticks using Templates and Surface embellishments Wouldn t you like a matched pair of candlesticks? This workshop will explain the process of designing a candlestick, making a template and turning the candlestick following the template. Whether you make one or a hundred and one, the template will assist you in duplicating the size, shape and proportion of the original design. The same techniques can be applied to other objects as well; however each participant should plan on completing a matched pair of candlesticks. After turning the candlesticks, we will explore surface design and embellishment, which will transform the candlesticks from drab to pizzazz. Students will learn tools and techniques, which can be used to bring life, personality and uniqueness to their turnings. Participants will learn how to use Milk Paint, colored pencils and more to embellish the surface of their candlesticks. Basic design considerations as it relates to form and surface will also be discussed. Skill level/ experience: Recommended for turners of all skill levels. Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Tools & Supplies: Roughing gouge Bedan tool and/or diamond parting tool Skew chisel Detail/spindle gouge(s) (bring whatever sizes you have) Fluted parting tool (if you have one but not required) Calipers, ruler, Pencil(s) Dust Mask, Sandpaper: 80, 120, 180 grits Safety glasses, X-acto or Craft knife Hairdryer (recommended but not required) Closed toe shoes Face shield Turning smock or closed collar shirt Students should be appropriately dressed for wood turning and must wear closed shoes and safety glasses or face shield. Fee: $125 if paid by October 11 th (see registration form), $150 if paid after October 11 th $50.00 deposit to reserve spot in class 8 students max Lunch will be 12:00 1:00 pm. Students to make provisions for their own lunch. Lunch delivery or pick up will be a possibility. Further information and directions will be ed to registered students by October 18th.

4 Demonstration: Saturday, October 26, :00 am 4:00 pm Morning - Turning a wall mirror: During this demonstration, students will learn how to turn a two-part wall mounted mirror. Using face plate turning techniques to turn the forms, students will learn how to transform and combine common techniques into something that is uncommon in format. AND Afternoon - From Drab to Pizzazz: Milk Paint and Surface Embellishment: Do you keep hearing of Milk Paint but you do not know what it is or how to begin using it? Kimberly will demystify Milk Paint. During the demonstration, students will learn how to properly mix, use, and explore the infinite possibilities of Milk Paint. Although Milk Paint is often associated with traditional furniture forms, the material can be used on practically any surface or format: metal, stretched canvas, bedroom walls, kitchen cabinets, toys, furniture Your only limitation is your imagination. Milk Paint is incredibly durable, eco-friendly and comes in a delicious color palette. Students will learn how to use Milk Paint and to explore the wide range of visual possibilities. The techniques learned can be translated to any number of other projects or formats. Other techniques for embellishing surfaces will be included as well. Skill level/ experience: Recommended for turners of all skill levels. Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Fee: $15.00 For demo, payable at the door $5.00 For a lunch with sides drinks and dessert Lunch to be from approximately 12:00 to 1:00 pm RSVP requested: So that we may insure sufficient food and seating will be available, please either or call Tommy Hartline if you will be attending the Saturday demo. Phone: home or cell thomashartline@charter.net Further information and driving instructions will be ed by October 18 th.

5 Class Schedule, Sunday, October 27, :00 am 4:00 pm Turning a Small Stool: During this workshop students will learn how to turn a small stool. Students will use a faceplate or screw-chuck to turn the seat, design and create a template for turning duplicates, and spindle turn matching legs. Whether you re interested in turning one leg or one hundred and one, these techniques and tips will help. These same techniques can be applied to making multiple parts of most anything: candlesticks, chair rungs, banister railings After turning the stool, participants will explore surface design and embellishment techniques on the stool parts. Students will learn how to use Milk Paint, colored pencils and more to embellish the surface of their stools. Basic design considerations related to form and surface will also be discussed. Skill level/ experience: Recommended for turners of all skill levels. Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Tools & Supplies: Roughing gouge Bowl Gouge Bedan tool and/or diamond parting tool Skew chisel Detail/spindle gouge(s) (bring whatever sizes you have) Fluted parting tool (if you have one but not required) Calipers, ruler, Pencil(s) Dust Mask, Sandpaper: 80, 120, 180 grits Safety glasses, X-acto or Craft knife Hairdryer (recommended but not required) Closed toe shoes Face shield Turning smock or closed collar shirt Students should be appropriately dressed for wood turning and must wear closed shoes and safety glasses or face shield. Fee: $125 if paid by October 11 th (see registration form), $150 if paid after October 11 th $50.00 deposit to reserve spot in class 8 students max Lunch will be 12:00 1:00 pm. Students to make provisions for their own lunch. Lunch delivery or pick up will be a possibility. Further information and directions will be ed to registered students by October 18th.

6 North Alabama Woodturners Class Registration Form Kimbery Winkle Classes Name: Address: City: Zip: address: Phone (day): Phone (night): Minimum of $50 per class deposit due when registering to reserve place in class Maximum of 8 students per class Tuition, per class is $ if paid by October 11 th Tuition, per class is $ if paid after October 11 th Full refund if canceled by October 11 th $50 fee if cancelled after October 11 th Cash or check payable to North Alabama Woodturners To reserve a class, contact Tommy Hartline at: To pay by check, complete registration and mail to: Phone: home cell thomashartline@charter.net Thomas Hartline 906 Mountain View Drive Attalla, Alabama Class 1 The Matched Pair: Making Duplicate Candlesticks using Templates and Surface embellishments Date of Deposit Date of Final Payment Student # Total Class 2 Turning a Small Stool Date of Deposit Date of Final Payment Student # Total Further class information and driving instructions will be ed to registered students by Oct 18 th