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North Alabama Woodturners Boaz, Alabama Hosting Nationally Known Turner John Lucas John is recognized nationally as a woodturner, artist, author and photographer.

1 North Alabama Woodturners Boaz, Alabama Hosting Nationally Known Turner John Lucas John is recognized nationally as a woodturner, artist, author and photographer. Come and spend the day and leave a better woodturner. All proceeds from this event support the North Alabama Woodturner's education project. Dedicated to Becoming Better Woodturners and Promoting the ART of Woodturning.

I ve done demos at many of the clubs in the southeast. I currently belong to The Tennessee Association of Woodturners, The upper Cumberland Woodturners, and the Mid Tenn Woodturners.

2 Artistic Statement I have been working in wood for 35 years including woodturning. I started wood turning seriously about 25 years ago. I teach a workshop each year for the Appalachian Center for Craft and have been a demonstrator for several mini symposiums and the American Association of Woodturners annual symposium. I ve done demos at many of the clubs in the southeast. I currently belong to The Tennessee Association of Woodturners, The upper Cumberland Woodturners, and the Mid Tenn Woodturners. I have written articles for Woodturning, More Woodturning and American Woodturner, Woodturning Design and Woodcraft. I m known for my hand mirrors and one of a kind sculptural pieces. I m also known for my ability to create work using a wide variety of techniques and many different materials. I m also actively interested in metal working and consequently make or modify many of my lathe tools. I am currently a retired photographer for Tennessee Technological University, where I ve worked for the last 26 years. Because the Appalachian Center for Crafts is a part of our University, I have the opportunity to photograph a lot of art -work of all types. I shoot juried slides for many artists and have had work published in Fine Woodworking Design Book, Woodwork, Ceramics Monthly, Craft Reports, Fine Woodworking, and many other journals and books that feature artists. 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

3 Class Schedule, Friday, October 26 th Class Description Turn the Hand-Mirror John is known for. Beginner / Intermediate: This project will feature John's instruction on usage of the roughing gouge, spindle gouge, bowl gouge, parting tool and skew. Proper use of these tools, fit and finish will be the focus of this class. Take home your version of John's Hand- Mirror. This project can be completed with just a bowl gouge and parting tool but the tools listed below make turning some parts easier and faster. Skill level/ experience: Beginner/intermediate turner Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Tools & Supplies: Roughing gouge Spindle gouge Parting tool Bowl gouge Skew Sandpaper: 100,120,180,220,320 Medium CA Glue Face shield or safety glasses Sense of humor If you do not have any of these tools do not let this keep you from taking this class. The North Alabama Woodturners have several sets of tools you are welcome to use for this event. Safety Glasses required. Students should be appropriately dressed for wood turning and must wear closed shoes. Students will be using mini-lathes with chucks. Fee: $125 if paid by October 12th (see registration form), $150 if paid after October 12th $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 driving instructions will be ed to registered students by October 19th.

Demonstration: Saturday, October 27th Demonstration Saturday morning will feature John s woodturning demo. After lunch John s demonstration will focus on photographing your artwork.

Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957 Fee: $10.00 for demo, payable at the door $5.

4 Demonstration: Saturday, October 27th Demonstration Saturday morning will feature John s woodturning demo. After lunch John s demonstration will focus on photographing your artwork. Learn to take photographs using John's techniques that make your turnings or other artwork look its best. Skill level/ experience: Recommended to turners of all skill levels. Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Fee: $10.00 for demo, payable at the door $5.00 for lunch with sides and a drink 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 Tom Rippel if you will be attending. Phone: jtrswood@charter.net Further information and driving instructions will be ed by October 19th.

Class Schedule, Sunday, October 28th Class Description: Advanced Embellishment Techniques: The morning portion of this class will feature a turned project that will stress proper turning methods.

5 Class Schedule, Sunday, October 28th Class Description: Advanced Embellishment Techniques: The morning portion of this class will feature a turned project that will stress proper turning methods. It now becomes a starting point to let the creative juices flow with color, burning, texturing, chatter work, carving or maybe offset turning. The turning of this piece is just the beginning, the end is up to you and how far you want to go. What a novel idea. Skill level/ experience: Intermediate-Advanced turner with skills beyond the basics. Location: Jess Walls Turning Studio 208 Sparks Avenue, Boaz, AL Tools & Supplies: Roughing gouge Spindle gouge Parting tool Bowl gouge Skew Sandpaper: 100,120,180,220,320 Medium CA Glue Face shield or safety glasses Sense of humor If you have the following bring it along. If you do not have it, do not go buy it, unless you want to use us for an excuse! We can share and do just fine. Texturing Tool Reciprocating carver Chatter Tool Carving tools Wood burner Propane torch Students should be appropriately dressed for wood turning and must wear closed shoes. Students will be using mini-lathes with chucks. Fee: $125 if paid by October 12th (see registration form), $150 if paid after October 12th $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 driving instructions will be ed to registered students by October 19th.

6 North Alabama Woodturners Class Registration Form John Lucas 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 12th Tuition, per class is $ if paid after October 12th. Full refund if canceled by October 12 st $50 fee if cancelled after October 12 th Cash or check payable to North Alabama Woodturners To reserve a class, contact Tom Rippel at: Phone: jtrswood@charter.net To pay by check, complete registration and mail to: J. Thomas Rippel 3960 Buck Island Drive Guntersville, Al Class 1 Basic/Intermediate Turning Friday, October 26 th Date of Deposit Date of Final Payment Student # Total Class 2 Advanced Embellishment Techniques Sunday, October 28th Date of Deposit Date of Final Payment Student # Total Further class information and driving instructions will be ed to registered students by Oct 12 th All proceeds from this event support the North Alabama Woodturner's education project.

North Alabama Woodturners Boaz, Alabama

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