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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> AAW
[mailto:inquiries@woodturner.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:50
AM<BR><B>To:</B> bgautsch@charter.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> AAW Mailing to William
Gautsch and the Coulee Region Woodturners<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<H1>American Association of Woodturners</H1>
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<H2>July 2010 AAW Board Letter</H2>
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<H2>Message from Jean LeGwin</H2>
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<P>So much to see, so little time! That was the dilemma for those who attended
the <A href="http://www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2010/">Hartford symposium</A> a
couple of weeks ago. There was the AAW talent show hula dancing, musical
magic), special interest night (segmented, pen turning, ornamental turning,
and collectors of wood art), three gallery shows (Maple Medley, The Teapot,
and a Gathering of Spoons), the instant gallery showcasing extraordinary work,
an amazing group of vendors eager to show off new tools and products, and
finally, the incredible selection of demonstrations. There was truly something
for every woodturner.<BR><BR><BR><BR>The intimate gallery critique was a new
addition to symposium activities. Those who wished could have their pieces
critiqued in a small gathering by experts in areas such as hollow forms (David
Ellsworth), surface treatment (Jacques Vesery), natural edge forms (Jerry
Kermode), sculptural work (Betty Scarpino), segmented work (Curt Theobald),
and everything else (Jim Keller). This was a very successful event and we hope
it will become a regular event in future symposiums.<BR><BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.woodturner.org/community/pop/">POP</A> supported a series of
demonstrations by merging artists that was also a crowd pleaser. Pascal Oudet,
Tucker Garrison, David Belser, and Nick Agar were featured this
year.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Historical Woods sponsored an exhibit celebrating the use
of woods from trees felled on national monuments and sites including Mount
Vernon, and Monticello. Artists created pieces in their own style referencing
the historic site of the wood from which the piece was made. We thank William
Jewel for sharing this with the AAW.<BR><BR><BR><BR>The symposium itself was
made possible by the dedicated help of the hundreds of volunteers who offered
their time and energy. They were everywhere and visible from the first moment
to the last: registration, the instant gallery,<EM> Handout Handbook</EM>
production, room assistants, youth room instructors, merchandise sales,
auction assistants, videographers, and setup/cleanup. We can't thank them
enough for their generosity and willingness to give something back to the
AAW.<BR><BR><BR><BR>The<EM> Handout Book</EM> was bigger and better than ever
this year with 238 pages of information covering most of the demonstrations,
symposium activities, and programming. For those of you who weren't able to
attend, you can purchase a copy from the AAW. You can call the office at (651)
484-9094 or place an order <A
href="http://www.woodturner.org/shop/Products.asp?tCID=0">on line through this
link</A><U>.<BR><BR><BR><BR></U>There is one event of the symposium that I
think deserves more attention: The <A
href="http://www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2010/gallery/ChapterChallenge/index.htm">Chapter
Collaborative Challenge</A>, or C3 as my local club as dubbed it. It is a
terrific opportunity for local clubs to come together in ways not possible
during normal club meetings and activities. Planning, designing, and executing
a collaborative project requires a team effort and can entice members who
would usually stay on the sidelines to become involved. There are jobs for
every level of skill and interest in the creation of most projects. Working
with other club members in the way that a C3 project requires is a great way
to get to know other club members, learn new techniques, and just have
fun.<BR><BR><BR><BR>It also offers the opportunity for public outreach and
education in finding venues for your clubs project to be displayed whether
that be in a local library, museum, or gallery. In talking with our local
museum, my chapter has been offered an opportunity to display our project<EM>
and</EM> to put on an evening demonstration of woodturning as part of a
fund-raiser. Educating the public about woodturning is one of the primary
missions of the AAW, and showing of your wonderful project is a great way to
attract interest from the public.<BR><BR><BR><BR>We had eleven clubs
participate in the Chapter Collaborative Challenge this year. Best of Show was
awarded to Wilmington Area Woodturners Association from North Carolina for
their 1850s Waterwheel Powered Woodturning Shop. The Fantasy award went
to the Association of Revolutionary Turners from Massachusetts. The Technical
award was won by First State Woodturners from Delaware for Tilting at
Windmills. Nested Spheres by Granite State Woodturners from New
Hampshire won the artistic category. Western Mountain Woodturners from Maine,
Bucks Woodturners from Pennsylvania, Long Island Woodturners from New York,
Central New York Woodturners also from New York, Space Coast Woodturners from
Florida, Big Island Woodturners from Hawaii, and Central Connecticut
Woodturners from Connecticut also participated with stellar entries.</P>
<P><BR><BR>All the clubs produced amazing pieces displaying an incredible
variety of creativity and techniques. The Chapter Collaborative Challenge
received a lot of attention from Instant Gallery visitors who seemed
fascinated by the variety of work. For the 25th anniversary celebration next
year, I hope many of the chapters who have never submitted a project will
accept the challenge to join in, and that those who have previously submitted
a project will <A href="http://www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2011/Exhibit/">start
planning for 2011</A>. All who participate in the Chapter Collaborative
Challenge come away winners.</P></DIV>
<P><BR><BR>Jean LeGwin<BR><BR>Board member <BR><BR>American Association of
Woodturners</P></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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