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Sept 9th Meeting: Charles Farrar |
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Charles resides in Concord, NC and retired from BellSouth in 1995. He is a graduate of Virginia State University, is a James Solomon Russell Scholar in Religious and Philosophical Studies and, in May received the Lambeth Diploma of Student in Theology (S. Th., Cantuar) from the Archbishop of Canterbury. He began turning wood in the early 1990s. Among cities where his work has shown: Seattle, Albuquerque, Atlanta, St. Paul, New York, and the State Department’s U. S. Embassy in Madagascar. His work is in corporate, museum and numerous private collections including Dr. Maya Angelow and John and Vivian Hewitt. Following the purchase of the Hewitt’s renowned 58 piece collection which is the core of Charlotte’s new Harvey B. Gantt Center, Bank of America thanked the Hewitts with a work by Charles Farrar. Recently, a Farrar was added to the White House collection. Current exhibition: Gantt Center, Charlotte, NC. Charles will present and invite criticism of images of his past work--a method he uses to teach design and execution and will then demonstrate his latest series called Scalloped Edge Bowls. Directions to the Craft Center
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Lars has uploaded photos from past and present meetings. They can be viewed at this location. Feel free to peruse and download. Click here Or copy this link into your browser http://picasaweb.google.com/lnyland |
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Woodturning in Marrakesh using a Bow Lathe |
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Here's an interesting video of a man using a bow lathe to turn chess pieces. The lathe is hand-powered with string bow, and he uses his feet to control a skew (his only tool) on the "tool rest". Makes me glad we have power! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnv0DAR_gWA Our new VP pointed this video out to me. |
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Beau spent some time going through our club library. He made room to receive most or all of our books, DVD's and VHS tapes. If you have a library item or items that you have been storing for us we have room for them. Please bring them to the next meetings so we can check them in and inventory them. If you have been enjoying them over the last few months I am sure one of our other members would enjoy the opportunity to review these items. |
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With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers |
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January 21 - May 15, 2010 This exhibition showcases the current state of the art in the world of woodturning and features turners from North Carolina. Guest curator and noted wood artist Dale Nish has selected objects from the active members of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. Local chapters of the AAW are independent organizations of enthusiasts who come together to learn more about the craft and enjoy fellowship with other turners. In addition to the work of these skilled and innovative artists, the exhibition will include wood from the permanent collection of the Gregg. |
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