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| Search the MCW site including newsletters Next Meeting: February 9th, 2012The Many Aspects of Selling Your Work
Tim Aley and Bill Long have both mentioned their interest in learning about the many aspects surrounding the selling of one’s turning products. With the help of Bert, Phil and Bill, I’ve put together an outline to cover the major points involved. I currently have no intention to start selling my work, but I wasn’t going to turn pens, either, so who knows what’s down the road? Consequently, I’ll be interested to hear about this, should I need it in the future. This is a very natural topic for woodturners. We all have lots of pieces taking up more and more locations around the house (ask your spouse), and we have already given a lot of pieces to our relatives and friends. What comes next? Well, maybe sales. So, for our February meeting, we’re going to have a lively discussion on this topic, led by our in-house experts. Our “Tree-to-Lathe” discussions turned out very well, so this will be a similar, round-table event on the topic of “selling”. We’ll get into the details of where to sell, pricing, collecting money, portfolios, the role of artist’s statements, what sells and what doesn’t, salesmanship, stocking, galleries, craft shows, photography, displays, taxes, and much more. Please join us for another stimulating discussion. Everyone is encouraged to participate with questions and answers.
February Bonus: Field Trip to Mark Supik's For a Demo by Jerry Kermode
February 19th 2012
 
Mark and Nancy Supik have announced an Open House at their
shop in Baltimore on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., to highlight the
visit of California woodturner (extraordinaire) Jerry Kermode
(www.jerrykermode.com). All area
woodturning clubs are graciously invited.
The program will include a brief tour of the facility and two demos by
Jerry separated by a break for cookies and cider. A $10 donation is suggested. This is a golden opportunity to see both the incredible
lathes and tools in the shop and Jerry.
This is the amazing shop described by David Fry in his excellent 8-page
article in the October 2011 issue of American Woodturner. (There is even a photo of Jerry at
Mark's shop on page 54 from an earlier visit.) I attended two of Jerry's rotations in St. Paul, and I can
guarantee you are going to love his combination of great turning and a classic
stand-up routine not to be missed.
(He can sing too, but he's probably not bringing his guitar.) His NE vessels are flat-out gorgeous
and highly prized.
Directions to the shop can be downloaded from the
"Links" page on Mark’s website (www.marksupkco.com). It's not far off exit 12 from I-895,
after going through the Harbor Tunnel.
For more information, e-mail nancy@marksupikco.com or phone 410-732-8414. I would like to have us set up some car
pools so we don't all have to drive separately. Please email me at gary.c.guenther@gmail.com, or call me at
301-384-7594, and I'll see if I can coordinate it. Let's have a strong MCW presence, and this is also an
excellent opportunity for you to meet members of CAW and Chesapeake
Woodturners.
Jerry Kermode is known as much for his sense of humor and
friendly manner as he is for his unquestioned ability with the chisel, as he
teaches and practices “the art of non-violent woodturning,” helping people to
understand the subtler nuances of cutting wood without fear or
trepidation. He holds classes at
his studio in Sebastopol, California, teaches at the College of the Redwoods’
WoodFair in Eureka, California, has been an invited guest instructor at the
prestigious Woodworking West national symposium in Utah, the AAW National
Symposia, as well as UC Santa Cruz, Laney College, Oakland, and the Esalen
Institute in Big Sur, California.
He is a member of the AAW Professional Outreach Program Committee. Jerry developed his fascination with
turning while specializing in Victorian restoration and boat work. In 1984 he began turning bowls from
freshly harvested trees; the cherished “calabash” culture in the Hawaiian
Islands, where he lived for 22 years, was the perfect place to nurture his new
passion. He became a full-time
turner in 1991. His work has been
commissioned by some of the most prestigious Hawaiian businesses and
organizations, among them the Hawai’i International Film Festival, Punahou
School, and Crazy Shirts, Inc.
Since returning to the mainland, he has had one of his vessels presented
to English royalty, among other achievements.
Let's just hope it doesn't snow! Let's have a big turnout in Baltimore.
The brochure is here.
Map to 1 North Haven St.
| 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 13,000 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. More AAW Links |
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