Mentor Program

Maynard Miller

Experience: 46 yrs

Specialities: Segmented Vessels & Bowls, Burls, Gift Items, Miniatures

The BVW Mentor Program is designed to provide turning lessons and assistance to new woodturners in our chapter. These members volunteer their time and resources to assist the beginning turner develop her/his skills at the lathe. Through sharing their skills and expertise, the Mentors seek to promote the time honored tradition of sharing in the woodturning community.

Joel Crabbe

Experience: 5 yrs

Specialities: Open Vessels, Bowls, Lidded Boxes, Turned Jewelry, Jar Lids

James Shinkle

Experience: 21 yrs

Specialities: Open Vessels, Carved Turned Forms, General Turning

Bill Meador

Experience: 13 yrs

Specialities: Gift Items, Ornaments, General Turning