Demonstration for the 2009 New England Woodturning Symposium
The Once turned Green Bowl will emphasize the techniques and design considerations I use in my work - such as working with warpage and greenwood finishing. The symposium is May 23 in Derry, NH and comes around every three years. Space is limited. Register through the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers.
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New Items
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Bottle Stoppers
The new stoppers have a nonreactive stainless base which is better for use with vinegars and wines. This profile shows the turning more than the steel when in use More>>
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Individualized Turning Instruction and Lessons
Consider giving a woodturning lesson or taking one yourself. I work with students at my studio to teach the process of bowl turning and spindle type turning. Lessons are individually designed around your interests. Gift Certificates are available.
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Woodturning and Forest Conservation Class
Forestry 185, this new offering through the University of Vermont is held at the Jericho Research Forest. Students craft their own wooden bowls, learn principles of sustainable forest management, tree and wood identification, and safe woodturning techniques. This one credit-hour course is held each summer, fall, and spring and co-taught by David Brynn and myself. Register through the University http://www.uvm.edu/
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Bowl Care Instructions Now Updated
I have updated the bowl care instructions with some more detailed content. More >>
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A tasty wild berry harvest this past summer |
Feature Article in University of Vermont Weekly, The View
I have been working with the University of Vermont's Green Forestry Education Initiative on a project linking students, forestry and woodturning. See the full story and photos on The View's web site
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First Place in 2007 Design Competition
The 2007 Vermont Fine Furniture & Wood Products Design Competition awarded Ralph Tursini First place in two categories. His Cork Bottle Stoppers won for Production Woodturning and the Black Cherry Burl Bowl won Custom Woodturning (images at left).
The goal of the Design Competition is to raise awareness among architects and designers, industry members, and consumers about the diversity, high quality craftsmanship, and innovative design exhibited in Vermont wood products.
Visit Vermontwooddesigns.org to see work from other Vermont wood artisans.
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