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August 2006 Meeting Gallery

August's meeting was held at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.  HCCC Staff hosted a casual critique of member-turned items from the perspective of what patrons of HCCC's retail store
 might look for when considering works for purchase. 

Demonstration
The meeting began with a demonstration by Larra Zarra.  Best known for large turnings, Larry showed another side to his turning skills by displaying a collection of miniatures and then showing club members how he makes them, including his hand-made tools designed for tight places. 


Casual Critique
Amanda Clifford, HCCC Exhibition Coordinator, and Wanda Williams, HCCC Retail Coordinator (shown in the first photo, below), shared their opinions on members' work from the perspective of NON-woodturning experts.  Their views more closely represent what the public-at-large might think when viewing, and making buying decisions, about woodturned items, and club members gained valuable insight about what "works" and what "doesn't."

 

A good time was had by all . . .
Members brought lots of items for critique.  Here are pictures of the tables and some of the items displayed. 

 

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photography by Dale Barrack and Ric Taylor