Halton Furniture Makers Society 2009-2010 Program

(please note that meeting venues and dates are confirmed by email about 1 week prior to each meeting)
2009-2010 Regular Meeting (All Welcome) Hands-on (Members only)
September
Date Thurs Sept 24--A.G.M.(7:00-7:30)
Topic From Concept to Construction
Speaker Ian Stewart, Professor, School of Art, Animation and Design
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
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Topic
Host
Venue
October
Date Thurs Oct 22
Topic Making Linenfold Doors
Speaker Darrell LaRue, furniture maker
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Leaders
Venue
November
Date Thurs Nov 26
Topic TBA (member suggestions)
Speaker TBA
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Leaders
Venue
December
Date Adjourned for the holidays
Date
Topic
Host
January
Date Thurs Jan 28
Topic New Humber Facilities & Power Tool Applications (details TBA)
Speaker Mark Paddison, Furniture Program Head
Venue Humber College
Date
Topic
Host
February
Date Thurs Feb 25
Topic Box Making
Speaker Michael Arts
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Host
March
Date Thursday March 25
Topic Hand Tool Applications
Speaker TBA
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Host
April
Date Thurs Apr 22
Topic Making Frame & Panel Passage Doors
Speakers Fred Spencer
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Host
May
Date Thurs May 27
Topic Starting a Woodworking Business?
Speaker TBA
Venue Sheridan College Design Studio
Date
Topic
Host
June
Date Sat June 19
Topic Annual BBQ and Exhibition
Venue TBA
Date
Topic
Host

Regular meetings of general interest are held on the fourth Thursday of each month except July and August. Home workshop Hands-on Sessions featuring specialized topics are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Participation is limited to 6 - 10 members depending on topic and venue. Meeting venues and dates are confirmed by email about 1 week prior to each meeting. Contact the president or vice-president for details. For Hands-On Sessions contact Roger McIlmoyle

Tours: 2 tours are proposed: 1) Making—Shop Visit in Toronto, Oct 29th, (limited to 8 members + $35 fee); 2) Frank Lloyd Wright's Damian Martin House in Buffalo (Nov)

See 2008/09 schedule

See 2007/08 schedule