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February Meeting
| When: | Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 6:30pm Please note special day and time. 6:30 p.m. There will be coffee, but please do not arrive before 6:00 p.m., as this is a normal work day for Bill and Craig. |
| Where: | Bill James' shop — 6545 Hamilton Avenue in East Liberty (for directions, see Meeting Info page) |
| Subject: | Slide presentation on the work of Kelly Mehler |
| Speaker: | Kelly Mehler |
| Description: | Our speaker this month will be nationally known woodworker, teacher, and author Kelly Mehler, who will be giving a PowerPoint slide presentation on his body of work. Kelly will present images of much of his work, and talk about many aspects of the pieces, including design inspiration and construction details. It's always inspirational to see a body of work presented, and listen to the maker talk about the evolution of a style and career. Please note that this special Friday evening session will be our normal monthly meeting, and that the Saturday and Sunday sessions are just for those who have paid the additional seminar fee. If, after seeing Kelly's Friday evening presentation, you decide that you would like to attend the weekend seminar, you are welcome to pay the seminar fee and attend. Details regarding the final payment due will be emailed to all registered participants. |
February Newsletter
The February Newsletter has been posted.
Items for Sale
We have established a page for members to offer items for sale.About the Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers
The Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers club is dedicated to the purpose of education, safety, and techniques in all areas of woodworking. Our membership includes about 100 amateurs and professionals from all areas of the woodworking crafts.Our mission is to educate, inform, and share woodworking skills, experiences, and ideas in an enjoyable environment.
Monthly meetings are held generally on the second Saturday of each month where in addition to the main program, we exchange woodworking information, techniques, tips, designs, and ideas. The main program is a formal demonstration or presentation, usually by a member of the group. We suspend regular meetings for the summer months but sometimes hold a special meeting or field trip over the summer.
Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers is a non-profit organization founded in 1980. New members and visitors are always welcome at our meetings. We invite you to join us to learn about woodworking, improve your skills and help us to improve ours.