Turning Segmented Bowls     Fall 2014

Jonathan Leavy (third from right), an accomplished bowl turner, presented a workshop on turning segmented bowls.  Several members made their first segmented bowl.

Chair Making

Writing Desk and Chair

In 2010/2011 the guild decided to undertake a project to build an exemplary piece of furniture which would serve as a showpiece for the guild's mission. After displaying the piece at various suitable venues the writing desk and chair was sold with the proceeds going to a scholarship fund.

The criteria for selecting the project were:
It had to illustrate the excellent skills of the guild membership
It had to allow the participation of as many members who wished to participate
It had to be completed within about six months
It was decided that a writing table and associated chair would meet thses requirements.
The design and execution of this project was headed by Fritz Smith. We are very grateful for his woodworking and leadership skills which were quite evident during this excellent enterprise. Many other members participated in the enterprise.

Box of Blocks

As a community service project for the Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center a group led by Jack Murphy built 20 boxed sets of building blocks.  The project was completed in a single day at Jack's shop and delivered to a classroom of smiling kids.

Display case

As a community service for the Milford senior center Charlie D’antonio organized and led a project to build a display case. Members contributed lumber, Sketch-up design expertise, shop space and labor to complete this project.