Irish Woodturners Guild

The Limerick & District Chapter will host the next instalment of the ‘Live
from the Shed’ interactive demo series this Thursday, the 29th of July at
7:30pm.

This month's project will see Kevin J. O'Sullivan demonstrate how he turns
a small Lattice Work Platter between centres.

As always, the event is free to attend by clicking the Zoom link below -
Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.
Looking forward to seeing you on the night.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87282899271?pwd=aERCUW9uVkVKVkxDbk1sVXcwbjAxdz09

Limerick & District Woodturners.

The summer edition of the journal is now with the posting company and will arrive to the membership homes tomorrow or within the following few days

Building on the success of last month’s demo, The Limerick & District Chapter will host the next instalment of the ‘Live from the Shed’ interactive demo series this Thursday, the 24th of June at 7:30pm.
This month's project will see Eoin Barry up the excitement by adding fire to the mix to make a stunning Charred Ash Clock - this is definitely not one to miss!
As always, the event is free to attend by clicking the Zoom link below - Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87518396506?pwd=bEtNanh3UGRkR2FRYTlYa2l3Tmpidz09
Looking forward to welcoming you on the night,

Limerick & District Woodturners.

It is with great sadness that the IWG have heard of the death of Felix McCoy and offer their condolences to his family. Felix served on the National Executive on different officer positions for many years. Felix died peacefully on June 15th 2021.. Beloved husband of the late Vera predeceased 6 weeks and loving father of Ann (O'Hea) , Celine (Fearon) and Denise (McEntee). Funeral on Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, Keady at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Felix rest in peace

The IWG have engaged Glen Lucas for a live tour of his new Teaching Facility in Carlow, followed by a live demo. Details below supplied by Glen. IWG Demo with Glenn Lucas
Thurs 17th June 7.30pm (zoom room opens at 7pm, demo starts at 7.30pm)
Join Zoom Demo - The Traditional Irish Platter
The session will begin with a tour of my new workshop in Co Carlow.
In the live platter demo, I will show how to make an elegant platter.
I will discuss rim design and proportions. I will also discuss cutting up the tree and drying the wood for a stable finished piece.
All the cuts will be shown in great detail along with power sanding and applying the finish.
I look forward to seeing you there.

Code for this session was sent to the membership on Monday night. If you have not received the code please email treasurer@iwg.ie to check your email details on file

The IWG Executive have lined up Glenn Lucas to do an interactive remote demonstration from his new workshop in Co. Carlow on Thursday 17th June for their members.. The Membership Secretary will be sending out the code to members by email a day or two before the event and so if you are a member make sure you have given you email address. To check that you are on our email list you should have received an email from IWG Executive on Thursday May 27th about the Limerick& District chapter demonstration. .Send an email to membership@iwg.ie with your email address if if are not on the list with your name and membership number.