Turning the Desperate Into the Dramatic Jul 11, 2010
Woodworking has not always been Schlichts focus ... It [woodworking] started out when I was looking for someone to cane some of my own chairs, Schlicht says, referring to the practice of weaving the seat or back usually with some type of wood, leather or paper rush. (The Pilot Newspaper)
• 'Second Friday' gallery walk Jul 8, 2010
Woodturning is a form of woodworking which uses a lathe to rotate the wood while it is being cut. Woodturning differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. (Juneau Empire)
- Hardcover: UK: If its broke, fix it Jul 4, 2010
Some time during the 1980s, writes Michael Crawford, US high schools stopped teaching shop class (automobile repair, woodworking, metal fabrication and the like) and started training students instead to be knowledge workers, i.e. skilled with computers. This was a pity, Crawford argues, not only because in the midst of mass unemployment theres now a chronic labor shortage in the construction and repair industries, but also because manual work gives a deep pleasure that working with pen... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sun City model imitated across U.S., world Jul 3, 2010
Sievers said he was inspired by the recreation activities available in Sun City: swimming, squash and tennis, and hobby clubs like woodworking. He wants to use some of those elements in an age 55-plus housing development he is planning in the Netherlands. (AZCentral -- News)
PG North: Legendary coach Peery left his mark at Navy Jul 1, 2010
Peery's lifelong hobby and passion was woodworking ... He was building a woodworking shop when he became ill ... While Peery was in the hospital and recovering at a rehabilitation facility, approximately 30 former Navy wrestlers from the 1960s and '70s spent a week completing the woodworking shop and furnishing it with all new tools. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weekend show promotes mental-health awareness Jun 24, 2010
She said show merchandise includes jewelry, woodworking, hand-painted silk scarves, knitted items, birdhouses, home-decor pieces and sewing projects. A hot-dog luncheon benefiting Lifequests Blankets of Hope community project is planned for Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The project provides fleece blankets, sewn by Lifequest members, to Washington police officers for on-the-job use. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Award-Winning Chefs and Cookbook Authors Sign On for 3-Day Fine Cooking Epicurean Classic Jun 22, 2010
The Taunton Press, , publisher of Fine Cooking, has been a trusted source of valuable information and inspiration on the house and home, including home building and design, gardening, woodworking, fiber arts and cooking since 1975. Millions of professionals and consumers purchase Taunton's books, magazines, DVDs, and use its Web sites to improve their skills and expand their horizons. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
These guitar builders arent playing around From the carefully handcrafted Indian Rosewood guitar to the depth and texture of mahogany and redwood, The Luthiers Cooperatives sweet-sounding guitars appeal to traditional ... Jun 19, 2010
When I retired, I took up woodworking at Palomar College, which turned out to be the best move I made post-retirement. I progressed through many levels of woodworking skills and took on the greatest challenge and build a guitar, which to my amazement, I succeeded, Ford said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Obituaries, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Jun 17, 2010
He loved sailing, woodworking, tennis and hiking. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his parents. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Obituaries published Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Jun 15, 2010
Donald enjoyed woodworking, telling jokes, spending time on the computer, e-mailing friends and most important was being with his family and friends. Left to cherish Donalds memory are his children, Steven Forshee and his wife, Patricia, of Waseca, Minn. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Buying the Perfect Dollhouse: Five ... Jun 15, 2010
Scratch-built dollhouses are for the enthusiastic miniaturist who has woodworking skills and suitable power tools and can work from a plan. All parts of the dollhouse are cut and constructed. (Suite101.com)
Trapped Conn. Man Tried Cutting Off His Own Arm Jun 14, 2010
"We basically told him that he's going to go back to doing the things he did before, his athletics, his woodworking, his job," he said. Metz's family lives in North Carolina and were en route to the hospital on Thursday, the doctors said. (KSBW 8, CA)
A weekend-by-weekend guide to a fun-filled summer Jun 13, 2010
See native crafts of wampum, pottery, woodworking, and weaving, and chow down on stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, snapping turtle soup, and sassafras tea. Sunday features a big clambake. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries, Monday, June 7, 2010 (882) Jun 8, 2010
In addition to attending his sons and grandchildrens athletic events, Richards hobbies and interests included the euchre club, woodworking, square dancing and regularly traveling with his wife to Europe as a dealer of the Edward J. Funk and Sons Seed Corn Company. He was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ and the First Christian Church of Edwardsport. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Local artists works in mixed media exhibition Jun 5, 2010
Work includes media in metal sculpting, woodworking, jewelry and paintings and drawing from local artists including Alma Harrison, Carlene Lagrou, Nina Gee, Michael Milidonis, Faith French, Nancy Michaelson and Jo Carol Burgard. - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
High school students face hard lesson in economics Jun 4, 2010
And schools in the district won't offer any courses unless they are fully enrolled, leading to cuts in electives such as photography, business, woodworking and Japanese. Silver Creek High senior Anthony Chavez, who credits his counselors with helping him win a scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley, said he worries that students won't get the same opportunities with just one counselor for more than 2,400 students. (Salon)
Roaring through Hiles this weekend Jun 3, 2010
We have four new benches that were made by the woodworking shop class at the Crandon School. The playground committee funded the money for the lumber and the shop class built them. (Forest Republican, WI)
Local entertainment briefs May 27, 2010
The show will feature 40 local and regional artists displaying a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil painting, fiber art, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry and photography. Live music will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Jim Olsen and Cleo Kuelbs and from 1-4 p.m. by Robert Hale. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Brenham man’s gift rocks in Palin household May 22, 2010
While his woodworking hobby begins and ends with making rocking horses, he said emphasizes form and function over aesthetics. I wouldn t call myself a rocking horse specialist, because you have people who can make fancy ones, he said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Summer classic adds comedy to the schedule May 22, 2010
Dance, martial arts, woodworking and fire and police demonstrations have been planned so far, and more may sign on. The festival wraps up each year with a dazzling fireworks show, put on by Young Explosives from Rochester. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Belt sanders built for speed May 15, 2010
A belt sander may look like a lowly woodworking tool ... They rolled it outside Kenyon Woodworking in Jamaica Plain, took an air pump, and blew all the sawdust off ... A belt sander is a practical handheld device that takes the elbow grease out of a woodworking chore. (Boston Globe)
Tips for Making a Self Employed, Fu... May 12, 2010
Hobbies like culinary skills, craft making or woodworking, can be used to make items for sale. Channel the extra income earned from these towards investing in wealth building ventures. (Suite101.com)
Mushroom Man: The season is upon us May 7, 2010
I asked him about his woodworking skills while he rested on the bench ... If anyone is interested in talking to Jason about his mushrooms or any of his other woodworking projects, he can be reached at 231-525-6097 or via e-mail at. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Arts council accepting photo contest entries May 1, 2010
- Advertisement - Artwork in woodworking, jewelry, baskets and dry media drawings is being sought for the exhibition. To obtain an entry form call the GACA Arts Line at 732-3242 or by e-mail at. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
• Iditarod musher Martin Buser to speak at Pillars speaker series Apr 26, 2010
Upon completion of the 2005 Iditarod after a woodworking accident four days prior to the race start resulting in the amputation of a part of his finger, his fellow mushers awarded him both the Sportmanship and Most Inspirational Awards. Buser is an honorary member of Rotary and the Explorer's Club. (Juneau Empire)
Lakeside camp where creators float unfettered Apr 25, 2010
Because this principle tran scends any particular medium, SAW offers a sampler menu: Classes such as weaving, photography, woodworking, food styling, journaling, theater, and music are offered from summer through early fall. The June session favors textiles, while the September one has a mixed-media bent. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries published Sunday, April 25, 2010 Apr 25, 2010
His hobbies were woodworking and wood-carving, including an 18- foot totem pole. In 1950 he married Anne Madson and lived on a family farm near Woden, raising livestock and crops. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
‘The Eclipse’ reveals ghosts, grief, and redemption in an Irish seaport Apr 16, 2010
Above all, the film is lucky to have one of the better character actors in recent movies in a lead role: Ciarn Hinds as Michael Farr, a woodworking teacher in the seaport town of Cobh, in County Cork. Hinds s great, dour coffin of a face fits the role: Michael, father of two growing children, has lost his wife to cancer and is stalled in a limbo of mourning. (Boston Globe)
Craftsmen give wood a second life Apr 15, 2010
The time-honored skill of woodworking appears to be enjoying a modern resurgence among collectors and designers ... The time-honored skill of woodworking appears to be enjoying a modern resurgence among collectors and designers ... For those keen to learn the craft of woodworking themselves at the hands of masters, consider a week's vacation in Auburn, Maine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Wood carving can be a lifelong hobby Apr 14, 2010
Tom was given a tour of the wood shop room and basic instructions on using the woodworking tools. As the morning went on, Tom learned that the group was truly passionate about carving. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wood-turner finds satisfaction in his creations Apr 7, 2010
But the aspect of woodworking that Hudson seems to enjoy the most is making bowls, turning his creations on a lathe he received some eight or nine years ago ... Hudson was able to return slowly to woodworking and to turn bowls again last October ... For more information on Jack Hudson's woodworking creations, e-mail him at jdhudson@windstream. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dr. James Hicks Alexander, 78, decades-long pediatrician Apr 2, 2010
Besides dogs, Dr. Alexander enjoyed golf, refurbishing antiques and woodworking. He completely dismantled the vintage house where he grew up in Dublin, then moved it to Lake Lanier, where he rebuilt it into a five-bedroom cottage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Treasures found at gem show Apr 1, 2010
She also carves soapstone and alabaster, and Marty does woodworking. Barbara Jolliff of Selma said it was her fifth time at the county s gem and mineral show, and said she came to check out the beads. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Art calendar Mar 22, 2010
HAWAI'I'S WOODSHOW 2010, 18th annual statewide juried woodworking show of the Hawai'i Forest Industry Association; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays March 27-April 11, opening reception 6:30 p.m. March 26; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8700. recent OPENINGS. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Winchester boutique is a Forgotten Treasure Mar 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010. By BETH MOLAND News-Gazette reporter. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
John Thompson, dentist, craftsman, inventor; at 82 Mar 15, 2010
There, the family spent many a laughter-filled dinner, and he would devote his spare time to hosting friends, rowing, bird-watching, and perfecting his woodworking projects and inventions. He had taught himself to sail and work with wood, his son said. (Boston Globe)
Youth art show this weekend at GHS Mar 12, 2010
Paintings, drawings, woodworking, metalsmithing and sculptures were displayed throughout the halls. Musicians and vocalists graced the stage areas. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Ed Bruckert’s got a feel for making maple syrup Mar 10, 2010
Simple activities are made nearly impossible by his diminished eyesight; he likens reading to playing Wheel of Fortune and has had to exchange his longtime hobby of woodworking for the more tactile art of pottery. You can t do woodworking if you can t cut a straight line, much less see a straight line, he says. (Boston Globe)
A benefit exhibition for North Bennet Street School Mar 9, 2010
The North Bennet Street School was founded to teach woodworking skills and American culture and customs to European immigrants who arrived in Boston in the late 19th century. Gallery NAGA helps the school celebrate its 125th birthday with the exhibition For North Bennet: A Benefit Exhibition of Studio Furniture. (Boston Globe)
Storm allows rare view of 'sunken forest' in Rye Mar 8, 2010
"As a teenager during the late 1950s, Herlihy had the chance to see the "forest" at Jenness Beach. Fifty years later, Herlihy, joined by his wife, Nancy Fox Herlihy, walked among the weathered artifacts."It's just extraordinary to come back here after all this time and have the chance to once again see such a rare and awe-inspiring sight," he said.Herlihy said, with the trees exposed so far up the beach, it may take another storm to throw enough sand to cover them, meaning the "forest" could be... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Perfectly in balance Mar 8, 2010
The airy home has custom-milled wood floors throughout, built using traditional woodworking and joinery techniques. The main living room features 12-foot redwood ceilings supported by whole, cantilevered logs and a wood-burning stove. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Stephen Thomas Farmer Mar 2, 2010
Most recently he also enjoyed retirement with woodworking and jewelry making for the family and close friends. He is survived by his loving family to include, wife of 36 years, Barbara; children, Shawn (Sara), Nathan (Christine), Kimberly (John), Nicholas (Jessica); seven grandchildren to them he was known as Papa. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
You can meet quilt artist Jaan Troutwine and her husband Jim at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday and Saturday at the West Center. Celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary soon, the couple say they enjoy meeting the crowd at this popular annual show. SCOTT A. TARAS | SPECIAL TO THE GREEN VALLEY NEWS Mar 2, 2010
Many of them have taken classes in their specialties and use GVR equipment available in studios, woodworking and the lapidary rooms in the various GVR centers ... Wood turning differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Elton J. Koepke Feb 20, 2010
He then worked as a consultant and advisor to Montgomery Tank Lines until 1984, when he left the trucking industry to fill his time with travel, woodworking and being a grandpa ... Woodworking was a lifelong passion for Elton. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Young designers mix art, commerce Feb 17, 2010
SCAD has a 44,000-square-foot facility with woodworking and metal fabrication studios, bench rooms, a plastics working laboratory, a welding facility, a painting booth and an advanced technology lab. Cassie Hart Kelly is another SCAD alum lucky enough to get her vision to the marketplace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Period details get modern revamp Feb 14, 2010
The kitchen has Vermont soapstone counters, a farmer s sink, white custom woodworking with Shaker touches and stainless pulls, seeded-glass cabinets, and new walnut hardwood flooring. Appliances are stainless, with dual-fuel electric oven and gas stove. (Boston Globe)
Historical Society seeking craftsmen for depot bench restoration project Feb 6, 2010
Any artisan with woodworking or refinishing skills can contact Ostrem at 217-512-0570 ... If you want a list of craftsmen capable of doing the work look in the Arthur phonebook under Woodworking ... " medic57 wrote on Feb 5, 2010 5:29 AM:" Try the High School Building Trades or Woodworking Classes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Broadcast creative vision by giving entertainment center a makeover Feb 4, 2010
We posed the challenge of dreaming up entertainment-armoire makeovers to four of Ohio's creative thinkers: cabinetmaker Rick Penta of Barberton, interior designers Jennifer McCool of Akron and Carolyn Leibowitz of Bath Township, and woodworking enthusiast Matt Fox of Malvern, host of the former HGTV show "Room By Room" and now operator of the Web site http://www. MattandShari. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Wabeno announces their student of the week Jan 30, 2010
He commented on his future plans, The occupation I am most interested in is carpentry or woodworking because I enjoy using my hands to build things out of wood. These projects include bird houses, clocks, bird feeders, welcome signs and a dining table. (Forest Republican, WI)
Curtis Roloff Jan 27, 2010
Some of his hobbies included traveling, dancing, woodworking and hunting. He also enjoyed fishing, especially at the McGregor Dam. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
How to Beat the Back-to-Work Blues Jan 26, 2010
It could be as simple as learning a new skill, like woodworking or cooking or taking up a hobby like sculpting or skeet shooting anything to give your life some spice. Wave Work Woes Goodbye. (Fox News)
Business Specializes in Frames, Furniture Repair Jan 23, 2010
For more information about JT Woodworking, people may call 636-221-7563 or visit www. jtwoodworksstore. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Gene Friesen Jan 21, 2010
A special interest of Genes is woodworking. He has done many different projects, including bracelet holders, a nativity creche on a platform, time out chairs and most recently, recipe boxes with a lid on which the recipe card can lay while cooking or baking. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Creating music only the start for Tukuafu Jan 21, 2010
When they moved to Nauvoo from Oregon in October 2006, they rented a house with a large basement that could accommodate her growing shop of woodworking tools, where she makes furniture, nativity sets, gifts and much more, besides musical instruments. Coming to Nauvoo started her next major project, building a round house in the Yurt fashion from the Mongolian age and time. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Kirtland president proposes Artisan Center for Grayling Jan 20, 2010
I m talking about the fine arts -- paintings, yes, but also pottery and blown glass and fine woodworking; useful items that are beautifully handmade. Interesting objects made by interesting people. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Everett 'Kent' Poling Jan 20, 2010
Besides traveling his hobbies included woodworking, restoring vintage vehicles, fishing and deer hunting. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thomas B. Mance Jan 19, 2010
In his spare time, Tom enjoyed woodworking and visiting arts and craft shows with his wares, and visiting with his coffee buddies every morning at his favorite hangouts. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to tell. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Community Notes Jan 19, 2010
Bob Folty would like to remind any members or other interested people that he will have a seminar on woodworking problems at Folty;s Market in Tonica every Tuesday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Woodcrafters meetings are open to the public. Dinner auction. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Tom Gyllenspetz (4) Jan 15, 2010
When he was not riding with the wind, he enjoyed woodworking and many other hobbies - from the necessary to the purely enjoyable. The world was a better place for his presence and a sadder place for his passing. (Boerne Star, TX)
McDonnell makes new appointments Jan 15, 2010
His hobbies include camping, canoeing and woodworking. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jan 10, 2010
Tulips carries local and national handcrafts including beautiful glass, woodworking, pottery and jewelry. Don Clark photo. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Introduction to Intarsia Jan 10, 2010
Naturally in woodworking the craftsman will want to begin with the right tools for the job ... Consider joining a woodworking club and learning tips from advanced scroll workers. (Suite101.com)
Allen resident a wizard with wood Jan 10, 2010
"In 1989, I read an article in Fine Woodworking magazine that really caught my attention," he said. It described segmented turning, which uses strips and bits of multicolored wood, meticulously shaped, arranged, glued together and molded as a single block. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
