What's Happening - August 14, 2026
- Larry Sefton
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 15
August 14, 2026
Updated
Meet & Greet
Emma Cook
RSVP - Jeff Brann
Text or Call
901-494-0349
Jeff and Lynne Brann are hosting
Emma Cook for a “meet and greet” at their home in Collierville.
Finger foods, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be served. Dress is summer casual.
Location: 310 N Monterey Farms Cove, Collierville, TN 38017 When: August 21, 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Upcoming Workshops with
"The Tiny Turner"
For Questions about either class contact:
Doc Shaw - (901) 277-7893
or
Rick Gillespie - (901) 619-6308
Monday: Emma Cook Workshop
Monday, August 24, 2026
Fully booked session in Memphis. Please contact Doc Shaw to get on the official waitlist.
Rick Gillespie is scheduled to assist Emma Cook's Monday Workshop.
Sunday: Emma Cook Session
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Fully booked session in Memphis. Please contact Doc Shaw to get on the official waitlist.
Rick Stone is scheduled to assist Emma Cook's Sunday Workshop.
Guild Meeting Demo
August 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Professional demonstration by Emma Cook covering centrifuge platters...
DIY
Golden Mean Dividers
This article was published in AAW's American Woodturner (2025 Summer).
I made two of them, one the size in the article and another larger one. They still hang in my shop and are one of the most used items in my shop.
They are easy to make. If you have a 3D printer they should be even easier to make.
My suggestion is take the time to make one or more.
Yes - you can buy them, but it feels good to say "I made them".
Larry Sefton
Upcoming Event: Delta Fair - Demo Days
Join the Mid South Woodturners Guild at the Delta Fair for multiple days of live woodturning demonstrations and sales opportunities.
Location: 7777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120, USA
Date:
Saturday 5th - 10am Setup
Saturday 5th - Shift One. 11am - 2pm
Saturday 5th - Shift Two. 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 6th - Shift One. 11am - 2pm
Sunday 6th - Shift Two. 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9th - Shift One. 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9th - Shift Two. 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9th - 5pm Takedown
Signup at the August 22 club meeting or Call Sam Dawson at (901) 734-9157
Thank You
to the MSWG members who have loaned
their woodturnings to the NHLA and MSWG
Dinner Table Centerpieces Effort.
The pieces will be used during the
NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase September 16 - 18, 2026
Cleveland, OH
A total of 87 woodturnings have been loaned
3 woodturnings have been donated to NHLA's auction
15 members have items on loan
All woodturnings are packed and ready for transport
The MSWG website has a dedicated page showing all loaned times with maker names and detailed descriptions.
Remaining 2026 President's Challenges
Sept - Spindle Turning (NOT A PEN) - Pepper mill, candle stick, rolling pin, etc
Oct - Embellished Wood Turning - use your imagination
Nov - Shop Made Item for MSWG's Annual Auction
Dec - Ornament
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