[Crw-talk] Woodturning for home schooled children

[John & Donna Griffiths]

Hello members,

I want to announce that the club will again be sponsoring a Saturday 
morning woodturning class for home schooled children aged nine through 
high school.  Just like the one we did in October 2015 at A Line.  We 
expect about 24 children and their parents. It will take place 8AM til 
Noon on Saturday February 25 in the back building at A Line.

First, we need eight members to teach turning.  The projects can be 
simple, such as an icicle, top, small ornament, or a stick or Slimline 
pen.  Or whatever trips your fancy that an amateur can complete in about 
a 45 minute shift.  If we have 8 lathes going we can get every child 
through by noon.  This will take Duane's six plus two club lathes.  We 
will need some helpers to get the club lathes transported between the 
community center and A Line and back.

Second, the volunteers should bring their own tools, wood, finish and 
kits for the projects they have in mind and look forward to a rewarding 
morning.  We will have the turners wear face shields and ask others not 
actively turning to wear eye protection if they are watching closely.  
We will have all parents complete the usual insurance forms and this 
activity is of course covered by the insurance we carry, as you all 
recall.  Please set a good example by wearing appropriate safety gear.

Third, if you have a low box about 2'x3' for our guests of shorter 
stature to stand on while at the lathe, please bring it.

Fourth, we will be signing up volunteers at the meeting on Saturday.  If 
you can't make the meeting, contact me for questions or to sign up by a 
return email or phone me at 608-248-2782.  In advance, your help is much 
appreciated.  Thanks to Duane Hill for letting us use his lathes and 
thanks to A Line for hosting us.

John Griffiths