Ron Williams started the discussion of this past summer's AAW symposium in Kansas City.  Several members were able to make the trip, and we heard from each of them. 

Several members discussed their methods for turning Christmas ornaments.  Ron Williams, Gotthard Knutson, Cliff Storsved, and Jim McTavish each took a few moments to discuss their methods for ornament turning.  Here are some photos of the attending members:  Group01 and Group02.  Hollowing small ornaments is done with small hollowing tools

Here are some photos of the various show and tell items brought in:

• Overview
• hollow form
• Carved hollow form
• overview
• spalted bowl
• hollow form and compote
• miniatures
• overview
• box elder bowl

Here are some of the ornaments that were brought in to show:

• Ron Williams "birdhouse style" and Cliff Storved (center)
• Ryan Hoss's "inside out" turning
• Kurt Anderson's ornaments
• Another angle on Ron's birdhouse ornaments
• Jim McTavish's hollow globe ornaments
• Acorn style (sorry for the blurred picture!)

Remember to bring in a turned ornament in November
 to donate for Meritcare's Festival of Wreaths!