SWAT 2025

[Toni]

My journey with Polymer Clay began in 1991, and although I'd experimented with pen-making, it wasn't until 2007/8 that I discovered my true calling.

As a devoted member of the Pen Turning community, I'm committed to sharing my knowledge and skills through selling pen blanks, pens, and showcasing my art.

I'm honored to be selected as a Lead Demonstrator at SWAT 2025 where I'll share my expertise in polymer clay pen-making. This accomplishment is a dream come true, and I'm still pinching myself! I'm in the company of some truly amazing Woodturners!!

I did want to add…… IAP is where it all began for me. The Pen Turners back when I joined helped me get to where I am today. There are too many to thank and some have passed, moved on or just aren't around anymore. Thank you especially to Jeff Brown for creating IAP

 

[keithbyrd]

That is awesome - Congratulations!

 

[NJturner]

Nice!! SWAT is a really well attended, great turning show. It is good to see a lot of the classic turning events paying a bit more attention to the craft of pen turning.

 

[its_virgil]

Well deserved Toni. You will be great

 

[tomtedesco]

Congrats. This may me go.

 

[wolf creek knives]

Congrats for sure. Another bucket list item for you? I wish you all the best!

 

[jeff]

That's great news, Toni. The community of IAP has definitely been a springboard to a good things for many people. Thanks for sharing and I hope it's a great experience for you!

 

[bmac]

Congratulations Toni, I have admired your talent and clay pen blanks from the very beginning, your work is truly amazing!!!

 

[Tanner]

Congratulations, that's a great honor. However, it is well deserved!