Keynote Demonstrators

Jimmy Clewes

Jimmy Clewes is not your ordinary woodturner. Upon a first meeting one would think of him as a renegade, a free thinker and not within the stereotypical image of a woodturner.

Jimmy is on the Register of Professional Woodturners in the United Kingdom and a member of the American Association of Woodturners. He has over 22 years of experience in woodturning and woodworking. The demand for his services as a freelance demonstrator and teacher has taken him all over the world including his homeland of the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and now his new home in the United States.

When asked what drives him, he shares, “My energy comes from those around me. When I can stir the creativity of one’s mind, that for me is very satisfying. As with any artform, expression is only limited as one’s mind and I want to ‘raise the bar’ and create an awareness of the artform that has been virtually unknown to most people.”

His charming British style, unending wit, creative mind and magnetic personality are only some of the attributes that make him popular in the woodturning demonstration circuit.

Saturday  Presentation

Ebony and Argentium inlayed African Drum Style Box

A lidded box showing how to inlay an Ebony Disc with Argentium.  I also show what I think is the easiest way to get a perfectly fitting lid and a box scraping tool that will cut into the grain to hollow and across the bottom of the piece to finish leaving a perfect corner cut if desired!

Sunday Presentation

An End Grain Vase from Wet Wood

 

This Piece is turned from wet wood showing the delight of a sharp tool.  The shape and form is a simple but beautiful “Ogee”.  I turn and explain how I turn these my way!

 

 

 

Brian Noble-Marx

  Brian Noble-Marx was raised in Springfield, Virginia, and his love for woodworking has been cultivated by many skilled woodworkers and artisans, supportive family and friends, and his own unique experiences. As a child, the family often took trips that led them across the United States and to other countries. The culture of these unique places have strongly influenced Brian’s artwork.

Brian's career in woodworking began in the mid nineties. His experience in fine woodworking encompasses a diverse range of skills. He is a unique artist because of his ability to do different forms of woodworking such as turning, carving, and furniture making. Brian also has training in jewelry design, metalsmithing, casting and welding which allows him to create a variety of accents for custom pieces.

  Brian works full time as a woodworker and instructor in the Richmond, VA area.  He teaches several classes a month at the local Woodcraft store in a variety of subjects.  His studio is located near his home.