Newsletters by Bay Area Woodworkers

The March meeting featured several woodworking presentations, including a unique flower pot holder built by Eric Edwards. Other notable projects included Laura Marshal’s custom-built LED lamp and puppy-themed toilet paper holder, Max Goldstein’s cherry box with continuous grain, Laura Rhodes’s handmade Inkle loom, and Lloyd Worthington-Levy’s Koa box inlaid with Hibiscus flowers.

The February meeting featured Mayuresh Visswanathan, who shared his woodworking experiences and talked about his recent projects, including chairs, tables, and cabinets with hand-cut joinery and sculptural details. The meeting also included Show-N-Tell, with members sharing their creations, including Laura Rhodes’ duck toy and Claude Godcharles’ desk with slanted slab legs and domino joinery.

The January meeting featured speaker Patrick Waters, a 50-year furniture maker, who shared his experiences and presented his unique pieces, including a curved table and chairs. Members shared their projects during Show and Tell, including turned bowls, cutting boards, and a Hanukkah Menorah. Frank Ramsay presented on covered wooden bridges, highlighting their history and architecture.