Symosium hits a broad spectrum
Ron, Mike,
Please look at the rotation Schedule
http://www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2009/ScheduleByRotation.pdf
Please let me know what you think we may have missed.
I was in on the planning of this sympsoium and we made an effort to reach all the factions we could describe: Beginners, Hobbyists, Serious hobbyists, Educators, Professionals. I think we did pretty well.
What should we try to include next year?
The sympsoium program has lots of things for everyone.
76+ HOW TO demonstrations Featuring objects:
Closed forms, Open forms, Segmented forms, Boxes/containers, Spindles, small treasures, peppernmills, pens, and unique signature work of the demonstrator
44+ HOW TO Demonstrations Featuring techniques
deep hollowing, multi Axis/center, carving/piercing, alternative materials, texture, color, Ornamental Turning
30+ More esoteric food for the mind
business and inspiration/design
And another 23 I did not categorize
Youth Classes
I realize that among beginners only a few have a desire to become professionals. I also realize there are lots of casual hobbyists out there.
Casual Hobbyist generally don't join the AAW and won't come to the Symposium.
The one element that distinguishes the other groups from the Casual hobbyist is the desire to learn more about some aspect of woodturning.
Casual Hobbyist are sort of woodturner groupies They don;t want to learn turning they just want to be in the group.
See you in Albuquerque
Al