Thread: Suggestion for a "Workshop Day"

i think its a great idea Amos

i was disappointed that i couldn't get to the last one with Neil

is there any room to add some time for Coffee, you only seem to have time for tea

MIK

See below.

Originally Posted by PenTurner

After reading that Dale was willing to share some knowledge on Photography, and I know Dorno once asked about it, I am suggesting an idea, that we have a WORKSHOP DAY.
Now, this day may need to be repeated or done in each State, to allow as many members benefit from it. ALSO a workshop Day not limited to Pens, but include other phases of Woodworking.
My ideas, so far--

1. Start at 9AM, have an hour of basic photography, enough to improve our photos, and extra 30 minutes for questions/chat ,
2. 10:30 AM cup of tea/chat (you learn a lot from a chat) Min 0.5 hr
3. 10:45 AM Casting/Stabilisation, quick demos and question/answers until 12PM 1hr 15min is not much time, so could only outline methods etc, no actual demos doing them
4. 12PM -1PM lunch and chat
5. 1PM- 1:30PM Sharpening Tools Again not much time, could only outline the various alternatives perhaps
6. 1:30PM- 2:30PM CA finish on a Pen and on a Bowl I wouldn't do a CA finish on a bowl, or do you mean bowl finishes?
7. 2:30 PM-2:45PM cup of tea Min 0.5 hr
8. 2:45PM to 3:45PM PLease include your suggestions
9. 3:45PM -5pm just mill around and chat--you learn a lot from a chat!10. Shooo!! go home! it is over for today!!!!!

This is a Suggestion remember, any ideas and further suggestions are welcome. My idea of a place is somewhere near Melbourne central area, ease of accomodation. Time--well let's get the idea rolling 1st. Place, probably a largish place would be best
maybe even one of the Woodwork Clubs would allow us their Clubrooms!!!!
Amos

Having said that, most of these subjects are/can be covered at woodies events like Q-Turn, Wagga Wagga Turnabout etc

Great idea Amos. Maybe not such a large event as Neil has suggested does already take place, but a more low key event with smaller numbers where you get a chance to get to know fellow Forumites a bit better.
Dale's expertise in photography would be a real bonus for me. Maybe reduce the number of subjects covered with more time on each.
More central to Melbourne would also be a bonus for us on the west side.

I like the idea for a more low key event with smaller numbers where you get a chance to get to know fellow Forumites a bit better.

I also think two demos/topics are more then adequate for one day. If photography is on the agenda then I would also like to see the best/different ways of preparing the photos for posting on the forum.



Peter.

Depending on numbers it may be more functional to use a smaller venue (aka someone's garage) and do one in the East & one in the West.

Im more than happy to make something like this a part of my my woodworking Australia Day Weekend if that interests anyone.

I can set up an area for demonstrating etc and anyone who wants to bring a lathe etc

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f25/ww...2014-a-170839/

Great suggestions, less subjects, more leisurely, more chat , some coffee also!! Photography would be one subject, Different finishes another, maybe some outline of casting, I need a break now----tea or coffee and water! Amos
Or real leisurely, One subject 10AM-12PM lunch and chat until 2:30 and go home and practice!!! Amos

Originally Posted by PenTurner

Great suggestions, less subjects, more leisurely, more chat , some coffee also!! Photography would be one subject, Different finishes another, maybe some outline of casting, I need a break now----tea or coffee and water! Amos
Or real leisurely, One subject 10AM-12PM lunch and chat until 2:30 and go home and practice!!! Amos

thanks for adding coffee mate, gotta have a caffeine fix now and then

if in the lead up to the gum bumping event a list of 3,4,5 things were put up as an idea for the event, maybe as a poll, then the 2,3 most popular things could be arranged and laid down for the event

just my 2 cents

thanks Amos

great concept

all the best

MIK