Brad Stave’s Jan. 25 demonstration on coloring and carving embellishment has a handout explaining some of the processes and equipment that Brad talked about and showed during the demonstration. The handout is now available on the website. Because of the difficulties we had getting video volunteers to help during the…
Handout from January Meeting Demo is Now on the Website
Learn about coloring and embellishments at this month’s meeting

The January meeting of OPCAAW will feature a demonstration and presentation on coloring and embellishment by Brad Stave. Brad just ended a three-year run as our President and before that served as Vice President for Training for our club. He has done several demonstrations on different kinds of embellishments for…
All-Day Demonstration Featuring Nick Agar – Early Registration Open

The Northwest Washington Woodturners have scheduled a day-long woodturning demonstration by noted turner Nick Agar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m March 11 in Anacortes. Early registration discounts are available for the event through Feb. 12. The demo includes segments on bowl turning from basic to embellished; turning a platter;…
Time to Renew Your Membership
It’s our goal to serve you in providing woodturning training, skill building, and support to help you become a better turner and to enjoy the craft. Some of us turn professionally; for most of us, this is a hobby that gives us pleasure. Either way, we hope you find value…
Slate of Officers for 2023 Announced
The Board of OPCAAW has received a proposed slate of officers for 2023 from our Nominating Committee. The slate is as follows: For President: Tim Larson For Vice President for Training and Education: Roger Dunn For Vice President for Membership: Brad Powers For Vice President for Public Relations: Dan Holderman…
OPCAAW’s October Class is Full
If you had hopes of signing up for our October 30 class on making Christmas ornaments, we have to announce that the class is full. The Oct. 30 class is the last class that OPCAAW will be offering in 2022. Our classes will resume in the new year, with the…
New Photos have been Added to our Gallery Page

Photos depicting items brought in for Show & Tell at our April, May and June regular meetings have now been added to our website Gallery. The photos feature the work of members including Sandi Swayze, Ralph Lindberg, Tim Larson, Ray Ewing, Vern West, Dan Marler and others. The Gallery page…
Video from Dale Larson Demonstration is Now Posted

The video of Dale Larson’s demonstration at the September meeting is now posted on OPCAAW’s YouTube channel. Dale demonstrated making a basic bowl and then showed how he wet sands the finished bowl with walnut oil. The bowl was awarded in a drawing designed to raise money for the American…
AAW Virtual Symposium Oct. 15 and 16

Registration is still open for the American Association of Woodturners upcoming virtual symposium. Whether you are new to wood turning or an advanced turner, the projects, techniques and tips from this Virtual Symposium will help you build foundational wood turning skills. Demonstrators include Helen Bailey, Ernie Conniver, Keith Gotschall, Rudolph…
Summer Woodturning Classes are Full
We are pleased, but sorry, to announce that all our special summer woodturning classes at the Seventh Day Adventist School are full. We were happy to be able to offer a number of classes during weekdays this summer as the school space is available to us. The response to the…