Cascade Woodturners Association upcoming events

Brett Williamson Demonstrates his bowl making techniques (16 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Brett Williamson, one of our local members, will demonstrate his methods and strategy of bowlmaking. He may even add some comment about what not to do. Brett is a dynamic and entertaining demonstrator. Come enjoy!

Pat Carroll from Ireland - Platter w/ Textured Rim (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Pat Carroll will demonstrate his take on woodturning and finishing. This may be our only opportunity to see Pat here in the States, as he is not sure that his visa will be renewed. Don't miss this opportunity to see a master!!!

For this meeting demonstration, Pat will be making his Platter w/ Textured Rim.

Working as a builder/carpenter, woodturning was a craft I knew very little about before 2001. I had done some research and found a woodturner in my nearest town. Lucky for me, this woodturner was one of the finest turners in Ireland. Willie Stedmond, one of the founding members of the Irish Woodturners Guild, was giving night classes to which I attended a few. It is always my first advice to anyone interested in woodturning, get some lessons and join a club. I also did the latter and met some great people who helped and encouraged me along the way.

My turning has progressed and moved through different areas of this wonderful craft as the years went on. I had many years and long periods of no woodturning time whatsoever due to work and other commitments, but the draw was always there. The need to make shavings! I am very proud of the recognition I have received from my peers and other artists over the years for my work, demonstrating and winning pieces. I am also very honoured to have my work in collections across the world. When Mark Baker, GMC Woodturning magazine approached me to write for him, I was completely taken aback. I straight away said no to Mark, but Mark persevered and said he would help me. So, with huge thanks to Mark I have many articles gone to print.

As of late, with the dawning of virtual woodturning, I also have entered into the world of delivering IRDs, (Interactive Remote Demonstrations), in high definition. Working as a team, myself, my daughter Chloe and Helen Bailey, are able to offer an excellent well prepared service to clubs and individuals. We also run a meeting called “Meet the Woodturner”, where we interview artists from all over the world and get a fascinating insight into their woodturning lives and careers. Our audience is from all over the world and attendees get to ask the guests questions through a chat box on the virtual platform we use. These fantastic meetings have made the world a small place for the woodturning family to come together for evenings of great entertainment.

Pat will be demonstrating how he creates his Platter with a Textured Rim:

Pat Carroll all day demo (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Four demos

1. Off centre figure.

These fun item’s are great skill builders to help us focus on tool control and technique. The contemporary figure created has infinite possibilities on shape and design.

2. Square box with lid and finial

Square pieces present extra challenges in our turnings. Turning safely with negative space is a key factor. Shape and design are paramount in this piece to make it pleasing to the eye.

3. Brick illusion

Embellishment on a platter rim can transform a boring insipid piece into a great point of interest for the admirer. Using a router creates this brick illusion and pat will discuss the many possibilities available.

4.beaded trinket box

These beaded trinket boxes are wonderful heirloom pieces. Albeit a very functional item, they are also very aesthetically pleasing to see. Pat’s methods of making beads will be displayed to show some of the pitfalls to avoid.

Pat Carroll all day Class - Beaded Trinket Box (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Pat Carroll will lead an all day class on making his Beaded Trinket Box!

Tools: Spindle Roughing Gouge; 3/8 or ½ inch spindle gouge 10mm or 12.5; Round nose scraper, negative rake works well; Skew; Parting tool 4mm 3/16; 3mm beading tool, D way or similar; or a small spindle gouge, I will show how to make a beading tool from a spindle gouge; Face Shield.

For this class, Pat will be demonstrating and guiding the making of his Beaded Trinket Box:

Pat Carroll all day Class - Texture and Color (23 Aug 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Pat Carroll will demonstrate his take on Texture and Color.

Colour and texture

This class will show students how to enhance a piece by adding texture using various techniques and tools. The textured areas will be further enhanced with colour and give students the opportunity to experiment with these techniques on the pieces that they created. Students are encouraged to bring any texturing tools they want to experiment with further. Also pyrography units with interchangeable pens will give more options to explore.

Tools: ½” or 5/8” Bowl Gouge; 3/8” Spindle Gouge; Round Nose/French Curve Scraper; Any texturing tools you want to experiment with (The class will be supplied with several options as well, if you do not own anything at the time of the class); Face shield.

For this class, Pat will be demonstrating and guiding the use of Texturing and Color to enhance projects:

Cascade Annual Auction (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy our Annual Club Auction, our primary fundraiser for the year. This is how we are able to bring in national and world known turners for demonstrations and training classes.

This is also a great opportunity to get some deals on beautiful wood, gorgeous finished pieces by members and/or demonstrators, tools, supplies and more. On top of that, we have a great time with jokes and jabber. Come enjoy!