mg_dreyer
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Special Notes – Please Read
As you know Rockler, and specifically Mark, has always been good to us. They were there when we started and as we grew - always helping us with the building, demos and deals. Thanks Mark and Rockler.
At the meeting in December, I was informed that they could no longer host our club. While disappointing I clearly understand. I am happy to announce that Woodcraft of Woodridge / Downers Grove has stepped up and offered us their classroom. Thanks Karl and Woodcraft.
There is a minor change to the schedule. In February we will meet on the 26th rather than the 19th. This is due to John and myself doing the AAW demo that Saturday
After that meeting, we will be back to our normal 3rd Saturday of every even month. Details of the meeting will be coming - just wanted to let you know we are moving.
Thanks, Rockler and Mark for where we have been and thanks Woodcraft and Karl for where we are going. Look forward to seeing everyone soon.
MPG Volunteers
If you are planning in helping out with the April Pen Makers International MPG – we will be having a volunteer meeting at 9:15 February 26 – right before our general meeting. Please reply to this email if you are planning on helping out and if you will be attending the meeting.
February Meeting – Back and in person. Let's social distance together. Rich Hall_Reppen and his wife Deb gracious volunteered to provide a demo. And I am excited about this one - milliforie pen. If you are asking yourself "self – what is a milliforie pen?", then this one is for you. See you Saturday Feb. 26
Sarah and Mark will walk you through their first experience making a Gisi style pen blank. You don't need to be a professional or expert to do one of the demos. We are always looking for the experience – what you learned, what did you try, how would you do it differently.
December Meeting – Sarah and Mark walked you through their first experience making a Gisi style pen blank. You don't need to be a professional or expert to do one of the demos – ask Mark proved as he stumbled through it (hopefully this is a joke and he appreciates humor). We are always looking for the experience – what you learned, what did you try, how would you do it differently. Thanks Sarah.
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February 26, 2022
All meetings are from 10 am - 1 pm.
Woodcraft Willowbrook / Downers Grove
December (2022) Christmas Challenge:
A total of $25 (kit and blank). Make the best pen you can, and the winner gets the glory (and the prizes). I encourage to use some technique you either learned or were inspired to try. We will vote as a group. This year's winner was a nice watch parts pen.
Tips and Tricks:
Please bring your tips and tricks for all of us to share and learn. Last month we had a few but always looking for more. Even if small – it might be something someone else is struggling with.
Show and Tell:
Please bring any pens you either loved making and just want to show off / are having trouble with a techniques and want help / want feedback on / or just want to put on a table. This will be an open forum to help each other. You will find two things out – one helping others is fun and two you know more than you think you do and others will benefit.
Looking for demonstrators and / or topics. If you have any interest in doing a demo email me. Also if you have suggestions for a demo you would like to see email me back.
As you know Rockler, and specifically Mark, has always been good to us. They were there when we started and as we grew - always helping us with the building, demos and deals. Thanks Mark and Rockler.
At the meeting in December, I was informed that they could no longer host our club. While disappointing I clearly understand. I am happy to announce that Woodcraft of Woodridge / Downers Grove has stepped up and offered us their classroom. Thanks Karl and Woodcraft.
There is a minor change to the schedule. In February we will meet on the 26th rather than the 19th. This is due to John and myself doing the AAW demo that Saturday
After that meeting, we will be back to our normal 3rd Saturday of every even month. Details of the meeting will be coming - just wanted to let you know we are moving.
Thanks, Rockler and Mark for where we have been and thanks Woodcraft and Karl for where we are going. Look forward to seeing everyone soon.
MPG Volunteers
If you are planning in helping out with the April Pen Makers International MPG – we will be having a volunteer meeting at 9:15 February 26 – right before our general meeting. Please reply to this email if you are planning on helping out and if you will be attending the meeting.
February Meeting – Back and in person. Let's social distance together. Rich Hall_Reppen and his wife Deb gracious volunteered to provide a demo. And I am excited about this one - milliforie pen. If you are asking yourself "self – what is a milliforie pen?", then this one is for you. See you Saturday Feb. 26
Sarah and Mark will walk you through their first experience making a Gisi style pen blank. You don't need to be a professional or expert to do one of the demos. We are always looking for the experience – what you learned, what did you try, how would you do it differently.
December Meeting – Sarah and Mark walked you through their first experience making a Gisi style pen blank. You don't need to be a professional or expert to do one of the demos – ask Mark proved as he stumbled through it (hopefully this is a joke and he appreciates humor). We are always looking for the experience – what you learned, what did you try, how would you do it differently. Thanks Sarah.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN GETTING THE EMAIL INVITES YOU WILL BE CONTINUING TO GET THE EMAILS.
February 26, 2022
All meetings are from 10 am - 1 pm.
Woodcraft Willowbrook / Downers Grove
December (2022) Christmas Challenge:
A total of $25 (kit and blank). Make the best pen you can, and the winner gets the glory (and the prizes). I encourage to use some technique you either learned or were inspired to try. We will vote as a group. This year's winner was a nice watch parts pen.
Tips and Tricks:
Please bring your tips and tricks for all of us to share and learn. Last month we had a few but always looking for more. Even if small – it might be something someone else is struggling with.
Show and Tell:
Please bring any pens you either loved making and just want to show off / are having trouble with a techniques and want help / want feedback on / or just want to put on a table. This will be an open forum to help each other. You will find two things out – one helping others is fun and two you know more than you think you do and others will benefit.
Looking for demonstrators and / or topics. If you have any interest in doing a demo email me. Also if you have suggestions for a demo you would like to see email me back.
