Cascade Woodturners Association upcoming events

Cascade Annual Auction (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy our Annual Club Auction, our primary fundraiser for the year. This is how we are able to bring in national and world known turners for demonstrations and training classes.

This is also a great opportunity to get some deals on beautiful wood, gorgeous finished pieces by members and/or demonstrators, tools, supplies and more. On top of that, we have a great time with jokes and jabber. Come enjoy!

Carl Jacobson demostrates the Joyner Off-Center Jig (15 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Jig Demo,

The Joyner Off-Center Jig is a specialized woodturning chuck accessory designed for eccentric turning on a lathe. Features dual adjustable plates with laser-etched index holes that allow turners to precisely offset the rotational axis and degree of rotation. Ideal for turning small, intricate multi-axis projects such as bottle stoppers, pendant jewelry, cabochons, and decorative boxes.

Carl will have some amount of 'Ruth Niles' products available for sale at the meeting. If you would Carl to bring like particular items, please contact him in advance.

Carl & Robin Jacobson, 503-939-4565.

Bio,

Raised in Oregon, Jacobson learned foundational woodworking from his grandfather at a young age.He discovered woodturning in his mid-twenties after watching a friend work on a lathe.

After 20 years in a conventional career, he left his job to pursue woodturning and video production full-time.His wife, Robin, later joined him to handle videography and business operations.

In 2021, Carl and Robin purchased Niles Bottle Stoppers from founder, Ruth Niles. In the years since, they have continued Ruth's tradition of first class customer service and US manufacturing. The brand continues to grow under their leadership.

Elizabeth Webber all-day demo (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This all-day demonstration explores how to push woodturned objects beyond traditional shapes using creative surface design and unconventional turning techniques. Attendees should gain the confidence needed to treat turned wood as a canvas for expressive, original design.

Box Foundations & Alterations: Master well-proportioned, fitted boxes, then transform them through cutting, carving, texturing, and color. These concepts will be shown as applied to other turned forms as well.

Irregular Blank Turning: Learn practical strategies for safely mounting, balancing, successfully shaping, and finishing a heart-shaped, wide-rimmed bowl.

Surface Design & Embellishment: Explore how to develop concepts via storyboards, using power/hand tools for carving, applying milk paint and acrylics in various ways, and selecting complementary finishes.