The 2025 Oregon Woodturning Symposium will once again present an outstanding slate of demonstrators. For each edition of the Symposium, we have made an effort to represent the ever-evolving areas of interest in woodturning. This year, we continue that process with Trent Bosch , Dan Tilden, Dave Gutschmidt, Craig Timmerman, Laurent Niclot, Curt Theobold, Kim Winkle, Kurt Hertzog, Elizabeth Weber, Michael Hosaluk, and Kevin Jesequel. To view the full schedule of demonstrations, click here.
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Trent Bosch
Trent Bosch has been focused on woodturning professionally for more then 30 years. Over the years he has enjoyed many facets of this medium, from production woodturning to sculptural one of a kind pieces to demonstrating and teaching hands on classes. More recently he has devoted more time to developing, designing and manufacturing unique tools for woodturners, as well as fostering the growth of his artistic children. Trent has taught and demonstrated his techniques for turning and sculpting wood throughout the world. To learn more about Trent you can visit his website at trentbosch.com or trentboschtools.com
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Craig Timmerman
Craig Timmerman, a full-time artist and production woodturner since 2008, has demonstrated at various AAW chapters, AAW Symposiums, SWAT Symposiums, the Utah Symposium, and the Rocky Mountain Symposium, in addition to teaching and doing interactive remote demos. He began woodturning 25 years ago after taking a weekend class, and since then, his woodworking tools have been dedicated solely to turning. Specializing in winged bowls, hollow forms, spheres, table lamps, and production gift items, he often uses reclaimed timber, highlighting its flaws with crushed stone. His work is featured in several central Texas galleries and on his website, armadillowoodworks.com. He also participates in a few art shows each year, including the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Recently, he and his wife Tina, of over 40 years, relocated to Washington state, where he continues to explore new possibilities in woodturning. |
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Elizabeth Weber
Born and raised in Tennessee, Elizabeth first specialized in engineering, earning an M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In 2015 she began woodworking with her first creations including several pieces of furniture in the Arts and Crafts style, but she eventually turned to smaller objects and now specializes in bowls, spoons, and boxes. Her skills range from natural finish and simple forms to highly carved and painted forms that emulate natural motifs. Elizabeth teaches woodturning around the country and serves as club president for her local woodturning club, the Seattle Woodturners. She was awarded the American Association of Woodturner’s 2023 Professional Outreach Program’s Artist Showcase and was featured on the cover of American Woodturner in January 2024.
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