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TAW June Meeting
Nick Agar Demonstration
Nick Agar Demonstration
The Tennessee Association of Woodturners will sponsor Nick Agar for a full day demonstration on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The demonstration will be held on the Aquinas College campus, 4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN. This demonstration will run from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Registration fee for the demonstration will be $10.00 and will include lunch.
Save this date and register early as we will limit attendance to 50 people. You can register and pay by credit card by clicking the “Buy Now” button below, or by sending a check to the TAW mail box:
Tennessee Association of Woodturners
Nick Agar Demonstration
P.O. Box 158296
Nashville, TN 37215
Woodturning artist Nick Agar’s large-scale, multi-textured turned wood sculptures, created at his riverside studio and gallery in Devon, have earned him a reputation for producing highly individual, beautifully crafted art. Nick has inspired many woodturners with his work and has traveled across the world to demonstrate his skills. With more than 23 years experience He has a great understanding of his medium. Choosing burrs and intriguing wind blown or dead timber for the majority of his work, exposing natures treasures beneath the bark. Inspired by organic forms, pottery, and his natural surroundings, he specializes in hollow forms, large diameter work, and surface enhancement. He is renowned for his wall sculptures in particular. His award-winning work often incorporates carving, weaving and metal work. In addition to exhibiting widely and appearing at international conferences both as a demonstrator and a judge, Nick is in constant demand for commissions from collectors, his wide range of clients including HRH Prince of Wales, Dukes, Duchesses and the Royal jewellers, Aspreys. He and his work have also featured on BBC and ITV lifestyle television programs.
More information about Nick Agar can be found on his website: www.turningintoart.com
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Welcome and thanks for visiting the website for the Tennessee Association of Woodturners. We look forward to sharing the skills needed to advance the knowledge of woodturning. Whether we are novice, craftsman or artist, a shared love of working with wood creates the bond that makes us strong.
Purpose: To provide an environment that fosters the art and craft of woodturning. Our members share techniques on turning wood, finishing wood, safe woodworking practices, proper tool and equipment use. We strive to increase awareness and appreciation of design for wood turned objects having functional or artistic objectives.
Who We Are: The Tennessee Association of Woodturners is a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. Member’s skill levels range from novice to skilled professional. Some make all or part of their living from the craft. Interests cover the entire range of woodturning. The TAW places a strong emphasis on both personal and environmental safety.
Meetings: The TAW meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, located at 1310 Franklin Rd, in Brentwood, Tn. In addition we meet for a hands on Turn-In work day on the Saturday following the monthly meeting, unless otherwise announced, at the woodshop located on the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home property. TAW periodically participates in local exhibitions and demonstrations as well as sponsoring an annual symposium.
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The Tennessee Association of Woodturners is a chapter
of the American Association of Woodturners.
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