Detroit Area Woodturners Symposium
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Thank you to all the demonstrators, volunteers and participants that made the First DAW Symposium a great success.
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Thank you to all the demonstrators, volunteers and participants that made the First DAW Symposium a great success.
More about our demonstrators
Jim Scarsella - Woodworking has been a passion of mine for over 30 years, but it wasn’t until 2008 that I began to experiment on the lathe. I quickly became captivated by the process of woodturning and by the endless possibilities for artistic expression. In the years that followed I studied with some of the premier woodturning artisans in the country and have worked hard to develop my skill as a craftsman, and my aesthetic vision as an artist. I hope you enjoy my site, and please drop me a note if you have any questions or feedback.
George W Jones III - A sought-after wood-turning master craftsman and instructor. Since the introduction to the craft of wood-turning over 14 years ago, George has had the opportunity to study under a number of internationally renowned wood artists. For six-years, he traveled to Gatlinburg, TN each summer to study at the Arrowmount School of the Arts to receive one-on-one training from some of the leading woodworking artists. Additionally, Arrowmount has exposed George to an artists’ community which included pottery, stone carving, quilters and more; this gave him an opportunity to translate new art mediums into his own art.
Ronald G Campbell - One look at one of Ron's pieces it's evident that he has an intuitive gift for wood turning. In almost a decade, Ron has achieved a mastery of the craft that few others can scarcely imitate. From burled oak and various hardwoods, to embellishments utilizing polished high luster resins, Ron's work is simply stunning.
Matt Harber - Matt has an obsession with drawing, painting, and burning celtic-style art, first as doodles, then with Gel pens (on the hands and faces of himself, his son, his nieces and nephews), then on the computer, then painted on walls, then on wood. Matt has always enjoyed fine wood art, especially carved, sculpted, and turned pieces. He has tried his hand at wood carving, wood burning (pyrography), and power carving - in addition to wood turning.
Ed Wilkiemeyer - I've always been a maker. I started wood carving about 30 years ago. As I got closer to retirement I looked for another venue as an outlet for that urge to create. Woodturning seemed to be a perfect solution. I can work with my hands, work with wood, and produce a created object. I bought a lathe and joined our club and have been turning for about 5 years now. I turn bowls and boxes. I like turning boxes the most. I'm just starting to do hollow forms and I am still enjoying, discovering and trying new woodturning techniques.
Henry Morgan - In early 2019, I joined the Detroit Area Woodturners looking for something to add to my retirement adventure. Turning pens in the 1990’s on a ShopSmith was fun but I wanted to try other things and the ShopSmith had its limitation.
Having been woodcarving for 30 years mostly self-taught, until my retirement, I was looking for a way to combine wood turning and caricature carving. I enjoy carving Christmas ornaments as gifts for family and friends.
In 2020, I turned an ornament for the Alan Stratton Ornament Challenge and my entry was selected 10th out of 125. I continue to turn and carve ornaments for family and friends.
I will demonstrating how I turn and carve an ornament.
Henry Morgan - In early 2019, I joined the Detroit Area Woodturners looking for something to add to my retirement adventure. Turning pens in the 1990’s on a ShopSmith was fun but I wanted to try other things and the ShopSmith had its limitation.
Having been woodcarving for 30 years mostly self-taught, until my retirement, I was looking for a way to combine wood turning and caricature carving. I enjoy carving Christmas ornaments as gifts for family and friends.
In 2020, I turned an ornament for the Alan Stratton Ornament Challenge and my entry was selected 10th out of 125. I continue to turn and carve ornaments for family and friends.
I will demonstrating how I turn and carve an ornament.
Roger Meeker - Wood as a medium for art is at the heart of my work. The wood guides every decision I make. Each unique detail, such as how the tree grew, the direction of the grain, the species of tree, the dryness and the other values which affect finish, speaks to my creative process. As a young child, I taught myself to carve and whittle wood found in my own backyard and was amazed that I was able to create so many interesting objects; this sense of wonder continues to drive my work. There is magic in taking something from nature that we encounter everywhere in life and transforming it into art.
Recently, I’ve been exploring other combinations of metal and wood to achieve my visions. Sculptures of welded steel and bronze castings are becoming a focal point of my art.
Recently, I’ve been exploring other combinations of metal and wood to achieve my visions. Sculptures of welded steel and bronze castings are becoming a focal point of my art.
