January Demonstrator – Stephen Hatcher

Stephen HatcherStephen Hatcher, past President of the South Puget Sound Woodturners chapter of the AAW, has demonstrated widely including 8 symposiums. Stephen has taught numerous week-long classes on woodturning at Arrowmont, Canyon Studios, John C. Campbell, and The Marc Adams School. This month Stephen will present an overview of techniques he uses in the shop to solve many problems including mold, punky wood, filling voids, reducing tear-out, selecting adhesives, using mini-magnets, improving finishes, getting good photographs, as well as promoting yourself and finding good galleries. Please bring your questions and a note pad. Several handouts are available in the Learning Center under Tutorials / Stephen Hatcher.

[note]From Newsletter editor Bill Wood – This is a meeting you will not want to miss. Stephen Hatcher is a world class turner. You will find photos of his work in turning publications as well as in several supplier catalogs. His work is displayed in galleries and exhibitions all over the United States. We are extremely fortunate to have a presenter of this caliber, especially one who has close connections to our club.[/note]