Welcome to the South Saskatchewan Woodturners Guild
We have added a new menu item ‘Affiliates’. These organizations support SSWG members with discounts and contributions to our major events. Have a look.
Next Meeting
We will be meeting Sept 19, St. Mary’s Parish Hall – 2020 Winnipeg St. Regina
More information will be sent by email for the meeting.
Congraduations to Dale Lowe for awards at SAWS 2023
AAW Article by Denis Beauchesne
The August AAW Journal has an article by Denis Beauchesne. AAW has allowed us to publish it to our members. Click to see the article.
2023 - 2024
Executives, Board of Directors, and Coordinators
President
Joel Elder
Treasurer:
Gerry Craswell
Vice President
Neil McGregor
Secretary
Bryan Milne

Past Meeting
Jan meeting – Like to thank Paul Omilon for presenting information on Production Turning
Also wish to thank Dale Lowe for presenting “Preparing for a jury process – leading to discussion of “how to approach galleries for representation –
assisted by Terry Meachem and Larry Boyko
Artistry in Wood Show and Sale. – Roy Fullerton
Looking ahead to March AGM – Neal McGregor
Don’t forget the “name tag draw”
William Wood-write projects show off
Gavel Challenge show and tell
Larry & Cynthia Mack Nov. AAW presentation is linked below
AAW.pdf
Like to thank Gerry Craswell for the William Pen presentation and draw.
Like to thank Windsor Plywood for hosting the October meeting.
A video of Dale Lowe’s demonstration “cutting internal and external wood threads” from Sept 20 meeting is linked below.
Threading demo video ( excuse the audio as we had to change mics in first minutes of video).
Click here
Denis Beauchesne’s demonstration on making a 3 legged camping stool project instructions follow.
Click this link for instructions.
Larry & Cynthia Mack’s demonstration on making a wavy bowl project is linked here.
Please see event page for information and video of presentation.
Like to thank Paul Omilon for the presentation on Sharpening tools. Paul had forward his notes to members by email.
Members donated their old glasses for ‘DoctorsWithout Boarders’. Over 60 pairs were received. Many Thanks
Denis Beauchesne’s thoughtful presentation on colour with a Ukrainian theme is linked here.
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Ethics Policy
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Spring Show and Sale
Artistry in Wood Gallery
Beads of Courage
Now 200 Bowls
Below are pictures from the Beads of Courage Project. Henry Peters delivering 19 of his 200 segmented bowls. Centre photo is the 80th Beads Of Courage Bowl from Henry. (Henry has now over 200 bowls 2021) Roy Jensen and Don Cairns at the General Hospital Pediatrics Ward with the newly donated storage cabinet for the program.
This Link is for the Canadian Beads of Courage Website which has their guidelines for wooden lidded bowls and boxes.
Videos From Past Presentations
Many Thanks

The Club thanked Jon Thomas for hosting SSWG for the last 6 years at Campbell Collegiate. Jon has been transferred to Balfour Collegiate in the fall.
Many Thanks Jon