Neil Robinson presents us with this minimalist jewellery tray, accompanied by a pair of rings and two necklaces. The jewellery is meticulously fashioned from teak and corian, demonstrating that more than just wood can be transformed into beautiful pieces!
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This jewellery container, crafted by Robyn Harcott, features a chestnut vessel and a ring-topped figured maple lid. The lid is tinted with India ink and lacquer thinner for a striking green hue, finished with durable acrylic spray. #fvwg #woodturning #presidentschallenge
Barry Lyon has designed this charming small dish from spalted maple, showcasing an intricate motif encircling the edge. He has applied wipe-on-poly to give it a lasting gloss.
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Looking forward to our monthly member meeting held on February 12 at Robert Bateman School in Abbotsford and on Zoom.
This month, Tom Wilson will show us how he has created a segmented bowl. More details can be found on our website at fvwg.ca/resources/de...
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This charming small bowl is a creation by Barry Lyon. Crafted from spalted maple, it has been finished with tung oil and measures 6 by 6 inches. #woodturners #woodturning #fvwg #abbotsford #fraservalley
We've come to expect the unexpected from Ron Goertzen and he never fails to disappoint! This eclectic spalted birch bowl is a lesson in Art Nouveau! Cleverly detailed with black resin and Osmo it is certain to spark lively conversation! #woodturning #presidentschallenge #fvwg
This lovely bowl, made from spalted maple, is the handiwork of Art Toews. He has applied a Tung Oil finish, and it measures 8 by 2 inches.
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Gary Burns has crafted an extraordinary piece using Spalted Maple Burl and Birch. This creation showcases a stunning three-winged bowl, complemented by a dome-shaped lid and crowned with a finial. At 7.5 inches in height, it serves as both a magnificent display item and a practical piece. #fvwg
This beautiful live edge spalted birch bowl, crafted by Ken Davidson, rests on a pedestal and has been elegantly finished with Tung Oil.
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This bowl has been crafted from spalted birch. Measuring 8 by 3 inches, it remains incomplete at the moment. Robyn Harcott mentions it is likely to be eventually finished with wipe-on poly for a beautiful gloss!
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This lovely bowl, crafted from spalted maple by Colin Allenby, showcases a stunning grain pattern. Though he's unsure about the exact wood species, he used Yorkshire Grit to enhance its natural beauty.
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Crafted by Dave Adamson, this beautiful bowl showcases not only spalted wood but also a striking contrast in the wood's hue from one side of the bowl to the other. Measuring 7.5 by 2.5 inches, Dave has applied a finish of wipe-on-poly to complete it. #woodturning #fvwg
Spalt comes in various forms and dimensions. This bowl beautifully showcases the intricate designs. Ben Funk has skillfully crafted it from spalted Arbutus, applying OSMO for a delightful finish.
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We have received some remarkable entries for the President's Challenge starting this January, including a lovely Spalted Maple bowl made by Gary Kelly. Measuring 11 by 4 inches, this bowl is finished with wipe-on-poly, giving it a beautiful, subtle sheen. #fvwg #presidentschallenge #january
A fantastic start to the New Year with Murray Sluys delivering a witty presentation on creating beads in woodturning projects. Many members, new faces, and Zoom participants from across the province joined the enjoyable evening. #fvwg
This charming little rattle is sized at 1.25 by 5.5 inches! Crafted by Allan Cusworth, he has completed it with a mineral oil finish.
Allan skillfully employed the "captive ring" technique to form the "rattles" from a single piece of maple wood.
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es, Trees & More Trees! Celebrate the season with our artists' unique tree designs. Featured works by Bob Long, Ben Funk, Dave Devries, Michael Hamilton-Clark, and Gary Kelly. #fvwg #woodturning #christmas #trees
In November, our president encouraged us to donate gifts to the Christmas Bureau, and our members responded eagerly. Gary Burns made colorful spin tops from various woods, decorated with markers and sealed with lacquer. It'll be exciting to see how long they spin! #woodturning #woodturner #fvwg
Once again we had a great member meeting for November! The theme this month was "Gift(s) for the Christmas Bureau or similar " and we had many interesting turnings from our members. Stay tuned as we showcase some of the donations! #woodturning #wood #christmas #fvwg
October is perfect for enjoying delicious food and fall beverages, making it an ideal time for a Presidents Challenge on kitchen gadgets like rolling pins and spoons. Sheila Balzer crafted scoops from Ash & Walnut, and Barry Lyons used Cherry. Both are stunning for any kitchen.
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Eric Bergen has crafted an egg-shaped basket weave illusion from Eastern Maple. This piece, measuring 1.5 by 2 inches, was meticulously hand-colored by him.
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Member turner Art Toews shows off this beautiful 11 inch platter. Made from a variety of woods joined together before turning, it offers a stunning display.
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This lovely platter is made further unique with the checkboard detailing around the rim. Created out of Magnolia and sized at 11" x 1.5", Eric Bergen has not yet applied a final finish.
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Michael Hamilton-Clark crafted this charming thin-walled vessel from Birch wood. Treated with beeswax, it beautifully highlights the natural bark on the outside and features a soft green felt lining at the bottom.
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This super thin walled bowl was crafted by Eric Bergen. Created from Maple you can see the beautiful figure brought out by the lustrous sheen of Tung Oil.
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First giant bowl/platter turned on Vic300 figured maple blank started 18” round
More firsts…blank started at 18” and unbalanced…Finally got it turned so it can have a rest for 6 months or more. Gorgeous figured, spalted, maple that was bought for firewood…but way too nice to burn. Thanks for all those who have helped get me here!
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Dream of sunlit beaches with Ross Paterson's maple seashell. This 8" x 2" oyster shell features intricate carvings, a shimmering pearl, and vibrant dyes with delicate piercings. Its thinness, under 1/8", captures the coastal spirit. #SeasideEscape #Artisty #woodturners #fvwg #presidentschallenge
Ken Davidson presents a stunning natural edge bowl, featuring exceptionally thin walls. Crafted from black walnut, it measures 6 inches by 3 inches and boasts a beautiful finish with tung oil. #fvwg #presidentschallenge
Super thin turnings are often a tricky task, yet Gary Burns has done a marvelous job with these three bowl forms, one featuring a finial. Fashioned from cottonwood, they vary in size from 4x3 to 6x3 and remarkably did not require sanding. Absolutely delightful! #presidentschallenge #fvwg #june2025
Eric Bergen created two sandblasted turnings from Grand Fir, finished with Tung Oil. The vase is 3" x 4" and the hollow vessel is 4.5" x 2.5", showcasing how wood appearance changes with different shapes. #presidentschallenge #sandblasted #fvwg
