Mentor Program

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 their 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.

Maynard Miller

Experience: 46 yrs

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


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



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