In light of woodturning club meetings being canceled due to the pandemic, clubs need to adapt.
We are continuing discussions in the members area about how to best serve membership that cannot, and more importantly, should not, be meeting in person as a group.

What's New with the Web Page

SHOW & TELL from Feb 15, 2020      44 pics &  Robert Marsh's Corian demo 
Takes 2 minutes to see them all.
AAW Chapter Webinar: AAW Chapters in Response to COVID-19 & Chapter Officiers Webinar 3/25 @3
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 From the AAW  --  Taking Measure 

COVID-19 has disrupted the entire world, and it is affecting all of us, in every aspect of our lives. Self-quarantine. Social distancing. It can be overwhelming and stressful. Until this crisis passes, we must continue to create, learn, and share.

That said, now may be the perfect time to isolate yourself in your workshop -- turning, planning and prepping for projects, reviewing past issues of American Woodturner journal (archives or Explore!), watching Video Source, and more. This week’s picks are intended to help you measure more effectively and fill your toolbox with useful tips.

All humor aside, remember safety is always a top priority. Take measure: observe precautions, act wisely, and keep yourself safe. Together we are stronger, together we are the woodturning community.

All SPW Social Activities for March are cancelled.
Including Meetings, Open Shop and Classes.
April 11th meeting is Cancelled as of 3/29/20- check here often.

We encourage you to join this fine organization.
The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is an international, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
We still are having the Challenge. Email Kent your pens pics for March & other for April.
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Click here to make a simple cooler photo booth for your small projects by John Lucas '04 American Woodturner

Look for Full Size pics in the newsletter from Michael​

Thanks to Rache Auday and the KLBK team for helping us tell our story and promote the Lyle Jamieson Webinar at the ESC 17 center Jan 18th. Also thanks to members Larry Morgan and Scot Goen for help securing the fantastic meeting location.
     The South Plains Woodturners Inc is a non-profit group dedicated to the craft and art of woodturning based in the Lubbock Texas area.
     We meet on the third Saturday of the month starting in 2020 and participate in the Lubbock Art Festival, Garden Arts Center Fall Festival, the Panhandle South Plains Fair and offer classes.
Check this page often for the latest dates, times, and locations.


​Next Meeting ? Check back often
Possible Zoom on April 11th.
 Mar Rescheduled Sat, May 16 th, 2020  
Talkington YWCA Sun N Fun 
6204 Elgin Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
Beautiful Place for a Meeting. 
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AAW Symposium in Louisville - Cancelled 3/30

Check out the New AAW web page https://www.woodturner.org/

SWAT Convention

SouthWest Association of Turners   
​  Aug 28, 29, & 30, 2020
http://www.swaturners.org/​

Call for 2020  SPW Demonstrators

Show us how you do what you do. Presenters Wanted. Contact KC.

Planning & Presenting a Successful Demonstration

OK to have multiple ideas for the same date. This is a planning tool and not the final schedule.
OK to text or call me about your idea.
Richard Raffan gives 16 tips on demonstrating in the April 2019 issue of American Woodturner. For more visit richardraffan.com

Open Shop coming in 2020 to the Garden & Arts Center

The Board has made arrangements to book The GAC Studio for SPW members to work on projects one night every other month.  Come share, turn, visit, and have fun on these Thursday nights. Next Open Shop 5/21.  Bring your wood, PPE, and favorite tools.  Use our class mini lathes.

City Bank Rewards!

Thank you to City Bank & everyone who took time to vote for our club. We placed 3rd out of 14 non-profits in our “ Community “ classification.
LUBBOCK, Texas — City Bank gave out $60,000 to Lubbock charities this month as part of its Community Rewards program.
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The bank split charities into six categories. It awarded $4,000 to the first place winner of each category, $2,000 to each second place winner, $1,500 to each third place winner, $1,000 to each fourth place winner and $500 to each fifth place winner.

The first place winners of each category received $4,000, were:

The overall winner was Early Learning Centers of Lubbock Inc., which received an addition bonus of $3,000.
For the full list of winners, click here.

Map to  YWCA Sun and Fun, ​6200 Elgin Ave, Lubbock  We have the General Purpose room reserved for May 16th 2020.

SPW Show & Tell booth at Lions Club Bark & Brew with Red Raiders

 Here is a Show & Tell from 2016.   Lots of Fun

Mark Your 2020 Calendar


Check Back here often or contact
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​a Board Member for details.




4/11/20- Cancelled SPW Meeting with Jim Burt demo on Coffee Cups at YWCA 6200 Elgin Ave

4/18-19/20- Cancelled -Lubbock Arts Festival , SPW Booth

5/8 & 9/20 Cooks Garage Pre 1963 Roundup Car Show- Possible Booth

5/16/20- SPW Meeting with Scot G demo on Split Bowl

5/21/20- Open Shop GAC 6 - 9pm

Current Classes

Call the Garden & Arts Center to sign up -806-767-3724
These classes fill up very fast.

Beginner Woodturning Classes - 
Call Jim Bob for new schedule
GAC and City facilities are closed through April '20
6 - 9 PM    Spring      
​Call 806-767-3724 to sign up 
Dates have changed: 3/26,  4/2,  4/9,  4/23,  4/30   2020

Beginner Woodturning Classes 
​GAC and City facilities are closed through April '20
GAC 6 - 9 PM    Spring - Summer 2020 
5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 , & 6/25 

Intermediate Woodturning Classes 
​GAC and City facilities are closed through April '20
GAC 6 - 9 PM    Summer 2020 
​7/16,7/23, 7/30, 8/6, & 8/13

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