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Turnings by MCW Members

Segmented vase by Stan Sherman.

Next Meeting: May 10, 2012

Alan Carter - 'Suspended' Vessels

Alan is a new 'big' name with lots of magazine coverage recently for his "suspended" vessels. He also has a signature series of "split bowl vessels" and enjoys doing goblets with impossibly thin stems. Check out his work at www.alancarterstudio.com and in the June 2011 issue of Woodturning Design magazine in which he has the cover, an artist's profile, and a good article. He has also been seen twice recently in Woodturning and represented in several recent issues of American Woodturner. He creates vibrant and unusual turned sculptures that have a strong dynamic presence. He is honored to have been selected to give two woodturning demonstrations at SOFA Chicago last November. (SOFA is the premiere international 3D art exposition.)

Alan Carter is a man of many talents. After beginning with a degree in music and some corporate management, he moved into a full-time art career with more than two decades of photorealistic painting of urban scenes, where he learned much about form and composition, technique, and the emotional impact of a work of art. Alan then shifted from two dimensions to three and spent a decade pursuing woodworking fulltime, designing and building contemporary furniture and accessories, relying on his years of observation and artistic sensibilities to guide him. Three years ago, he got the bug and segued into turning unique and innovative vessels and sculptural forms. Alan believes that good design is the bedrock for success. Art Deco and Asian influences are evident in his pieces. Wood combinations are very important, and the grain patterns and textures of the wood itself will often suggest ideas.

Alan is represented in several prestigious galleries around the country. He will be flying in from Illinois to show us how he does his acclaimed signature work.

There will be a $10 fee for this demo.

MCW at the 2011 Montgomery County Fair

See the gallery of MCW's activities at the 2011 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Ring House Exhibit, May, 2011

Seventeen pieces were installed in a lobby display case at Ring House, a managed residence for the elderly at 1801 East Jefferson Street in Rockville. The 10 members lending pieces were Tim Aley, Phil Brown, Tina Chisena, Mike Colella, David Fry, David Jacobowitz, Elliot Schantz, Gary Nickerson, Donald Van Ryk, and Richard Webster.

MCW at the 2010 Montgomery County Fair

The theme for our booth was "Then and Now", with a great wheel wooden lathe and a Jet mini lathe. See more pictures from the fair in our picture album.

MCW at the 2009 Fair

Does it look like Colin is having fun???

(click on triangle to watch the short video)

Check out more pictures of MCW at the 2009 Fair at:

2009 Fair Demonstration

Visitors always welcome!

Visitors and guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings. Please join us if you're in the area and learn about the art and craft of woodturning. All skill levels from novice to expert will find a common ground.

We look forward to seeing you!

Member benefits include discounts at the following supporting organizations:

The Rockville Woodworkers Club offers MCW members a 10% discount on woodturning related items, excluding power tools, to attendees on the day of our meetings just prior to or following our meetings.
Hartville Tools offers MCW Club members a 15% discount on non-sale items, and our chapter receives a 3% rebate. If you have not signed up for this program, let Stan Wellborn know you want to do so. He will let Hartville know you are an MCW member and sign you up. Catalogs and ordering instructions are available at meetings.
2sand.com offers MCW Club members a 10% discount. 2Sand.com is a coated abrasive specialist focused on fast service and fair prices providing superior sanding discs, sandpaper sheets, and woodturning tools to woodshops. See the Members/Library section for promotion code or contact information to receive the discount.
Exotic Lumber, Inc. in Gaithersburg offers MCW Club members a 10% discount for all purchases of turning stock and lumber (excluding any special that they may be running). Contact: Neil Gager at 240-632-0385
Hardwoods, Inc. in Frederick, Maryland offers great hardwoods with discounts available to members: 10% off all turning stock, lumber, moldings, finishes and hardware. 5% off all plywood and veneer products. Special orders, millwork and marked down items are excluded. Contact: Paul Matweecha at 301-668-9663.

MCW : A local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners .
The AAW is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of woodturning and has over 14,000 members in 27 countries. Many of these members also belong to one (or more) of the AAW's local chapters. Although MCW is a local chapter of the AAW, an individual's membership in this chapter does not imply membership in the AAW or vice versa. Membership in AAW is encouraged as it provides an additional source of great information (quarterly journal, national symposiums, members-only resources) and services not available with MCW.