turning of the week

My selection for this week is “Swirl” by Tom Lohman. This is a masterful piece with great design, good form, tasteful coloring, and exquisite workmanship and joinery. I’m not usually a segmented enthusiast (mostly because I don’t have the patience required – however, I do appreciate all the work...

For this week's TOTW, I've chosen James Seyfried's Ash Platter. James is no stranger to these AAW forums, and is well known for his excellent large footed bowls. As I see it, this is a great example of the "feather" he describes. (Isn't that a beginning of a crotch?) The best side is exposed in...

Garden of Dreams - a collaboration by four turners is the TOTW Pear and Manzanita root. 10" x 7", Pyrography, carving Root by Ana Lappegard, turning by Sally Ault, carving by Linda Ferber, Pyrography by Janice Levi. Garden Dreams caught my eye with the first images posted and the interior view...

Congratulations to @Andy Chen !! His piece "Polymer Clay Millefiori Corian Vase" was chosen as the TOTW by @john lucas This is what John had to say about Andy's vase: " I find the shape very pleasing and the insert with the Polymer clay was done extremely well. I enjoy seeing turnings done with...

My selection for Turning of The Week for August 23 is by Heather Marusiak. Her Captive Goblet is a well-turned piece, that combines skills in turning and carving. First, an end-grain turning of the cup portion, with wonderfully thin walls. That wasn't enough, as Heather decided to use the...

My choice for Turning of the Week for the week of August 16, 2021 is ”Turning and Texture“ by David Anliker. David combines traditional woodturning with his central Sapele bowl surrounded by striking textures and colors. The contrast of bold blues and gold designs with metallic finishes and...

Sugar Maple Burl Vessel by John Jordan is my choice for this week's featured turning. I was first attracted to the perfectly proportioned symmetry of this beautiful burl hollow form, but what really grabbed my attention is the delicate surface texturing that, at first glance, looks as though it...

“Macadamia Nut Natural Edge Bowl” by Emiliano Achaval is my choice for the turning of the week. The curve elevated by inconspicuous feet set under the flowing rim make this piece rock. Emiliano achieved the marvelous rim by seeing what nature provided and then selecting the centers to let the...

This week's turning of the week goes to Nature's Memento: Milkweed by the talented Linda Ferber. I have enjoyed watching Linda's evolution as an artist since her well-deserved retirement from the AAW main office. Her "Nature's Memento: Milkweed" piece combines several elements that all come...

“Wood Ffolkkes – A Community” by Donna Banfield is my selection for this week. This collection of “Ffolkkes” checks all the boxes for me – forms, textures, and beautiful blending of colors. Each piece has its own personality – but together they form a more beautiful “Community”. Well done, Donna.

As for my thoughts for choosing “Corazon Bowl” by Kalia Kliban, it just struck me as having a simple elegance to it. Sometimes, it doesn't take much to cross the threshold from mundane to great eye appeal, and this one has what it takes.

Dream Horses #2 by Breck Whitworth is my choice for the turning of the week for June 28, 2021. This piece has a lot of parts that come together seamlessly for a marvelous piece that will grace someone’s home. The curve of the form, flawless surface, color, curve of the picture panel, the...