SAWS Biennial Exhibition 2016
Every two years, members of the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society put their best pieces forward for an exhibition. Here are some highlights from this past September’s show.
Mike Mulvey
Honourable Mention – “Walnut Writing Desk”
Walnut & Walnut Veneer 33" x 50" x 30"
Jean Claude and Talar Prefontaine
Third Place – “Joy Bubbling Up”
Cherry, Curly Maple & Multiple Veneer Species in Marquetry
64" x 29" x 1-3/8"
John Morel
Honourable Mention – “Counter Stool 2015”
Bubinga & Sycamore 16" x 13" x 25"
Bill Maniotakis
Biswanger – “Eccentricity”
Black Walnut & Big Leaf Maple 52" x 15" x 32"
Don James
Second Place – Best Turning
“Rosewood Light Sticks”
Rosewood & Padauk Height Varies 5–13"
Dale Lowe
First Place – Best Finish
Best First-Time Entry –
“Maple Pod”
Curly Big Leaf Maple & Ebony 7" x 5" x 21"
John Lavoie
Maple Mesh
Spalted Maple Burl, Ebony & Brazilian Rosewood
11" x 6" x 3"
Tom Gorman
Honourable Mention – “Dining Table”
Olive Ash Veneer & Bubinga 29-1/2" x 46" Diameter
Rob is a studio furniture maker and the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement.
