Next get together

Stones River Woodworking Club Members,

This is a reminder to come to our informal meeting at Hardees close to Sam's Warehouse Store at 9 AM Tuesday morning June 4th. There is no agenda, just friendly talk about anything you care to bring up.

We had a great presentation last Tuesday by Amanda Stephenson of Sapphire Wood Studio in Murfreesboro. Amanda showed us some of her wood and epoxy resin work and some of her students projects from her classes.  You can get more information about Sapphire Wood Studio at https://sapphirewoodstudio.com

May 2024 meeting

Stones River Woodworkers Club Members,

This is a reminder that our next meeting is Tuesday 28 May 2024. We will gather at 6 PM to 6:30 PM. We still meet at St. Marks United Methodist Church; 1267 N. Rutherford Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN.  From 6 to 6:30 is a good time for checking out the Show & Tell projects and asking questions from our members on how they do some of their woodworking. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM.

FROM THE PRESIDENT MAY 2024

I am really excited about our presenter this month, Amanda Stephenson, as we are to be treated to a full-time woodworker, teacher, and Murfreesboro native.  Amanda specializes in epoxy used in flatwork; she has her own teaching studio offering classes throughout the month.  Samples of her work can be seen at her web site listed in the newsletter.   Please make it a point to attend our May 28^th meeting as it promises to be a good one.

I am attempting to put the finishing touches on the upcoming Shop Tour list and I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their shop for the tour.  Currently we have 5 members participating but it would be great to have more.  Remember this is not about the biggest or best shop but about how you make use of what you have.  You may think your shop is not interesting but everyone attending will take something away they can apply to their own shop.  Please give me a call or text to be added to the Shop Tour list.  Call or text me at Sam Clark 615 440 8300.

Classes:  We just finished our classes on Shaker boxes hosted by Mary Nichols and as always it was great.  Mary is very talented, and this class is a hit with the club.  I will be updating everyone regarding additional classes at our regular meeting.  

There are several projects in the works pertaining to St. Mark’s and I will be referencing those with the group at the next meeting.

Making sawdust!

Sam Clark, President

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As President Sam Clark mentioned, our presenter this meeting is Amanda Stephenson of Amanda Stephenson’s Sapphire Wood Studio, which is in Murfreesboro serving Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. 

 She is excited to be the guest speaker at our May 28th meeting. Her web site is impressive and reflects her love of woodworking, artful creativity, and interesting use of epoxy. She is full time with her woodworking business and teaches classes. I am sure she will tell us about it all! This is one presentation you will not want to miss. You can check out her web site below. See you there!
https://sapphirewoodstudio.com/about

An opportunity to make a custom jewelry box has been given to the SRWC. An area man wants a woodworker to make a custom jewelry box in time for his wife’s birthday on 5 August. He has a rough drawing, and wants to use juniper wood from his property. The wood has been milled to ¾ inch pieces. He has pictures of various items to be used in the making of the box. If you are interested, please see me at the meeting or email me (ferrarojr@aol.com) for more detailed information.

On a sad note, we want to mention the loss of Alice Jensen who passed away last week. She was an active member of the Stones River Woodworkers Club for many years. She frequently brought in her latest wood project made in a primitive style, or some potted flowers from her garden to give to club members. She will be remembered. RIP Alice.

SRWC Editor,

Lou Ferraro

“The workshop to me always means great atmosphere, working, smell of wood, dust and, at the end of the day, you’ve created something.”

David Linley

 February 2024 meeting

Stones River Woodworkers Club Members,

Just a quick reminder that our next meeting is Tuesday 27 February 2024. We will gather at 6 PM to 6:30 PM. This time is really good for checking out the Show & Tell projects and asking questions from our members on how they do some of their woodworking. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM. 

Our Presenter this week is Mike Zinser. He will be conducting a live turning demonstration. 

We still meet at St. Marks United Methodist Church; 1267 N. Rutherford Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN.

For your information, the Stones River Woodworkers Club discount is 10% at all three locations, Rockler, Klingspor,  and Woodline.

Also, for your information is the following woodworking show announcement below.

The Nashville Woodworking Show - March 23 – March 25

See the link for ticket and more information.

https://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/events/

Wilson County Fairgrounds/James E. Ward Ag. Center

945 East Baddour Parkway

Lebanon, TN 37087 United States

For over 37 years, we have provided an outlet for woodworkers to meet like-minded people to collaborate and learn from! We’ve worked hard to craft the perfect balance of fun and learning this year! Here are some of the things you can expect to experience.

A skilled group of educators with the advice that we are all craving

Exhibitors with the latest and greatest tools, jigs, and supplies

Local clubs, guilds, and schools that will help you stay connected to the woodworking community in your area.

·         If you’re looking for woodworking education then you’ve come to the right place. The Woodworking Shows offer you a tremendous amount of choices when it comes to improving your skills, including presentations and seminars on the show floor, paid seminars from Chuck Bender and Tracey Cheuvront and online education. Below please find the speakers who are committed to the 2024 season and stay tuned for special guests that may join us along the way.

·         For an overview of seminar times please see our Seminar Schedule. For seminar speakers and full descriptions of their seminar offerings simply click on each speaker below. Please note that Bill Bush, Dale Barnard, Digtal Woodcarver, URBN Timber and Chad Grosklags seminars are only available in select markets.

Cheers,

Lou Ferraro – Editor

"My tool collection is complete." - Said no one - Ever