SCOTT LEWIS AUTO A name you can trust Former President and one of the founding members of Thames Valley Woodturners Guild, Frederick Rodger, recounts, “It started with four of us meeting in each other’s workshops quite informally in about 1991/92. A few years later, there were about ten of us and more people were asking about joining the group. I think it was about 1996/97 when we started to hold our meetings in the Arva High School woodshop (Medway High School). As word spread about the formal creation of our club, membership continued to increase. It was while at the Arva High School woodshop that we started to get female woodworkers joining the club. These women added interesting views and designs to the group, and everyone benefited.” With dedicated members stretching across Ontario, the club (located in London) owns a total of five lathes for woodturning. Doug expresses, “I lose track of time while on the lathe. It’s easy to go from a woodworker to a woodturner, where your artistic side shines through in your work. The feedback from club members creates new friendships where we bounce ideas off each other.” While crediting his father for introducing him to his lifelong craft, Doug recounts, “I inherited his lathe. I took a Connecting Inspired Woodturners by Peri Hayes The distinguished Thames Valley Woodturners Guild offers woodworking demonstrations and training, along with practical and valuable experience and information. Treasurer and Membership Director, Doug Bruce, proudly voices, “Our club is currently officiated by our President, Rob Williamson, who has enthusiastically embraced the spirit of its members and never misses a chance to step up and get involved with anything club-oriented.” Old or new, we’ll fix them for you!
& course from Lee Valley Tools where I met an instructor who was also a member of the local woodturning club. I joined the club and the very first night, I was amazed to see the knowledge and willingness to share information on tools.” The Artisan Trade Show will be held at the Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, on October 6th from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm and October 7th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Doug and Event Coordinator, Earl Jones, detail, “When you attend the show, you will see unique wood creations. Upon viewing the 15 artisan booths, you will be given a choice to purchase a ticket for a draw on donated pieces of wood art.” As Doug declares, those attending will be ‘amazed’ by the number of items present: candlestick holders, cups, ice cream scoops, ornaments, peppermills, salad bowls, salt mills, shaving brushes, vases,
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