January Meeting Demonstration

Roberto Ferrer - Wood, Fire and Wire

The January 2025 monthly meeting will feature demonstrations by Roberto Ferrer. 

Roberto Ferrer is a wood artist, sculptor, wood turner, instructor, and demonstrator based in Chicago, specializing in creating unique, handmade wood art pieces and lathe-based sculptures. He is a person who is passionate about art and wants to share this passion through his work.

Featured in several AAW journals, he demonstrates at local woodturning clubs and teaches in woodworking schools.

”…bowls aren’t just functional objects; they’re personal works of art, designed to bring warmth, personality, and a touch of nature into your home” - Roberto Ferrer

View his online gallery at https://www.ferrerstudioart.com/gallery

Watch a PBS show featuring Roberto: (455) Eye On The Arts | Roberto Ferrer - YouTube

Not a member yet? You can sign up at the meeting or any time of the year. Click here for more info…

Here’s your chance to learn from an expert and nationally acclaimed demonstrator! Spaces are still available for Roberto’s classes at the Learning Center…

Embellishment Techniques

Attendees will be introduced to different texturing techniques using rotary carving tools, wood burning brands, and quick and easy textures . All these textures will later be highlighted using the dry brushing technique to apply color for striking results.

Participants will gain skills to embellish a wide range of wood-turned objects. Some of the tools used for this class are rotary tools, burrs and bits, wood burner, paint, and brushes. Most of these techniques will be done on a story board thus allowing the student to take home several processes to use in the future.  

Students may bring pieces to try techniques on but since several processes will be taught, time will not allow the completion of one technique on a piece.

You can sign up for this class at Roberto Ferrer Embellishment Class - 1/20/2025