- January: Magic Wand - think Harry Potter. Parameters: Must be at least 15" long but not longer than 17", be tapered along the whole length going from 1" to not less than 3/16" and the tip must not be sharp - please make these adult (and kid_ safe :-). One of the design elements must be a bead that appears to have the shaft tapering as it passes through it. No beading tools please - for this project that's cheating, finish of your choice. Be creative and have fun!
- February: Bring someone that might be interested in woodturning.
A friend, neighbor, child, grandchild, significant other, someone from church. The idea is to expose as many new people as possible to woodturning and its many possibilities. We want to expand the craft as well as the club's membership. Make sure when your guest signs in, your name is added beside theirs, so you get credit for meeting the challenge.
- March: Embellishments are the focus for this month. Turn a bowl, plate, platter or vase and add some sort of embellishments. It can be pyrography, carving, piercing, engraving, painting a design of some sort (No Basket illusion for this challenge - that will come later in the year). Use your imagination, be creative and maybe try something new. Most of all, have fun.
- April: Wig Stands. Keep within the guidelines we have been using for this ongoing project. You may add embellishment or artwork to your design just make sure it is tasteful and positive. All Stands must be sealed with several coats of polyurethane to provide a moisture barrier. All stands are to be donated to Lexington Medical Center's "Becky's Place" and to be given to cancer patients free of charge.
- May: Make a pair of toothpicks - no store-bought ones please. Parameters: finished length must be at least 2 3/4" long, less than 1/8" in diameter at its largest point. One end should be pointed and the other should have a small, coved detail near the other end. You can thank (or blame, LOL) Mike Weaver for this idea :-)
- June: Make a pair of offset candle sticks. Finished length must be at least 8". There must be at least 2 offset points. If you have never done any offset work and want to learn more check out Barbara Dill's YouTube channel, she is amazing.
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