WOODTURNING NEWS: Michael Hosaluk :: Exhibition, Groveport, OH

Michael Hosaluk has won the 2005 Saidye Bronfman Award which I mentioned last week.

From The Star Phoenix : Turn, turn, turn: Saskatoon artist wins prestigious national award. They report that the peer panel wrote:

"Michael Hosaluk's idiosyncratic turned-wood objects are recognized throughout the world for their inventive spirit and technical mastery. His ability to communicate his personal aesthetic and technique has made him one of the most sought-after instructors in his field."

Congratulations Michael, and thanks for everything you have done for woodturning!

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Central Ohio Woodturners' Club are holding an exhibition "Celebration of Woodturning" at Groveport Cultural Arts Gallery, Town Hall, 648 Main St., starting Monday and running until Nov. 26; 614-836-3333.

The Village Reporter says that "all varieties of turned wood products will be displayed. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 8 pm and Sunday from Noon - 6 pm.

Central Ohio Woodturners next meeting is at OSU, 7pm, October 11, 2005 and events include "Christening" of their new powermatic 3520A, Multi-axis Candle Sticks and Beginners Corner.

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Michael Hosaluk finalist for 2005 Saidye Bronfman Award

Michael Hosaluk, an internationally known woodturner from Saskatoon, Canada, is one of five finalists for the prestigous 2005 Saidye Bronfman Award. This is Canada's highest distinction for excellence in the fine crafts. The $25,000 annual award is one of the largest individual arts prizes in Canada. In addition to the cash prize, works by the recipient are acquired by the Canadian Museum of Civilization for its permanent collection.

Should Michael win this award, he will be the first woodturner to do so. In the past it has been won by wood carver William Hazzard in 1984, and furniture makers Michael Fortune in 1993 and Peter Fleming in 2000.

Michael's work can be seen in galleries such as Del Mano and Tercera. A retrospective exhibition of his innovative and inspirational woodwork can be seen at Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, October 20– December 4, 2005

He is also the author of a book published in 2002 by Guild Publishing, titled Scratching the Surface: Art and Content in Contemporary Wood.

The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 29, 2005. Good luck to Michael! It will be a great day for Canadian woodturning should he win.


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WOODTURNING NEWS: Joan Kelly :: Mid South Woodturner's Guild :: Bob Rosand

Woodturner Joan Kelly has been featured in commercialappeal.com of Memphis, TN. Apparently Joan only started turning in 2003 but has already quit her day job as art teacher and started her own business, Turningpoint Woodcraft.

Joan is a member of the Mid South Woodturner's Guild, and if you download the September 2005 issue of Turner's Talk you will find several photos of her work.

Also of note in that edition is a report on a deep hollowing demonstration given by Dennis Paullus.

The guild is also hosting a two day turning demonstration by Bob Rosand on October 1st and 2nd, 2005. This is open to non-members for just $45, which I think is a bargain considering Bob's expertise.

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Turning Projects Raffan shows 23 woodturning projects.. Turning Projects

Woodturner of the month!

I am chuffed to be Turner of the Month at Woodezine.

And I am in the good company of Carver of the Month David James Calvo and Furniture Builder of the Month Stover Amish Furniture.

Other articles of interest to woodturners in this issue of Woodezine is their regular Turning & Carving News and article describing the construction of a lathe bench.

Be sure to check out their archives for other articles and subscribe to their mailing list so you don't miss future editions of Woodezine.

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Dining Tables Plans and complete instructions for building nine tables Enjoying a meal at a handcrafted dining table can be one of a woodworker's great pleasures. Here, in his new book, Kim Carleton Graves, one of America's top woodworkers, provides plans and instructions for building dining tables that would make any woodworker proud. Dining Tables

What am I turning here?

Would anyone care to guess what I am making here?

Leave your answers in the comments below. Closest / best / funniest answer(s) will win a fridge magnet.

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