Events in October 2021

  • October 23, 2021 - Beginning Spindle Turning, Class 1 - OPCAAW Skills Class and 1 other event

    Beginning Spindle Turning, Class 1 - OPCAAW Skills Class


    October 23, 2021

    OPCAAW is conducting a skills class on beginning spindle turning. Club mentor Jim Leary will be teaching the class, which will be offered twice on Oct. 23, first class at 9 a.m. and a second class at 2 p.m.

    The class will teach participants how to make a simple wood mallet.

    Lathes, basic lathe tools and turning blanks will be provided as part of the class fees.

    Five student slots are available for each session. Class attendees are responsible for bringing their own safety gear.

    Cost of the class is $25 for club members and $50 for non-members. Non-members who sign up will receive their first year's membership to OPCAAW, a $30 value.

    Persons interested in signing up for the class should contact Larry Lemon.

    Kitsap County Fairgrounds
    1200 NW Fairgrounds Road
    Bremerton, WA 98311
    USA

    Beginning Spindle Turning, Class 2 - OPCAAW Skills Class


    October 23, 2021

    OPCAAW is conducting a skills class on beginning spindle turning. Club mentor Jim Leary will be teaching the class, which will be offered twice on Oct. 23, first class at 9 a.m. and a second class at 2 p.m.

    The class will teach participants how to make a simple wood mallet.

    Lathes, basic lathe tools and turning blanks will be provided as part of the class fees.

    Five student slots are available for each session. Class attendees are responsible for bringing their own safety gear.

    Cost of the class is $25 for club members and $50 for non-members. Non-members who sign up will receive their first year's membership to OPCAAW, a $30 value.

    Persons interested in signing up for the class should contact Larry Lemon.

  • October 27, 2021 - Regular Meeting - Brad Stave: Hollow Christmas Ornaments with Finials

    Regular Meeting - Brad Stave: Hollow Christmas Ornaments with Finials


    October 27, 2021

    The regular monthly meeting of OPCAAW will feature club President Brad Stave demonstrating how to turn hollow form Christmas ornaments.

    In addition, the meeting will feature announcements, Show and Tell and the wood auction. Members will also have access to our library and to sandpaper and CA glue sales.

    Gathering starts at 6 p.m. Announcements begin at 6:30. An option to attend via Zoom will be available.

    Seventh Day Adventist School
    5088 NW Taylor Rd.
    Bremerton, WA 98312
  • October 30, 2021 - Wood and Tool Sale

    Wood and Tool Sale


    October 30, 2021

    In place of the standard wood auction at our regular October membership meeting, OPCAAW will be having a special wood and tool sale this Saturday.

    The sale offers wood from a variety of sources and tons of tools from the shops of members Tex Lewis, who died two years ago, and Jim Conway, who is moving to Texas.

    You can expect a lot of variety, and good prices.