I started woodturning upon my retirement from F.S.U. in 2002. Since then I have taught and demonstrated woodturning techniques locally, nationally, and internationally. What I love about woodturning is that it is a creative, problem-solving process. Every piece of wood is different and requires a variety of techniques to form and finish. I mostly use regional woods from the southern U.S., including cherry, camphor, magnolia, maple, palm, and sycamore. Photos and videos of my work may be viewed on my website http://waltwager.com I have published over a dozen articles in the American Association of Woodturners Journals, American Woodturner, and the online Journal Fundamentals. I also published an article in the British Magazine, Woodturning. My work is available at the Wiregrass Artist Co-op in Thomasville, GA, and the Signature Gallery in Tallahassee, FL. I do commissions and private lessons at my studio in Monticello, FL.
Website: https://www.waltwager.com/
Demonstrations:
Fish Platter – turning out of round shapes.
Participants will see how different shapes can be turned into interesting plates or platters – a fish shape will be used for the demonstration, and will include simple embellishment
Turning small hollow forms.
Participants will see how small (3 – 5″) hollow forms can be turned with simple tools.
Marbling on Wood.
Participants will learn the process of marbling on wood and how it can be applied on multiple shapes. Marbling on a platter rim will be demonstrated.
