Randy Farris Award
Please submit your work to be judged by our guest speakers
Entry Requirements/limitations:
- Maximum of 3 entries per club member.
- Entry item must have been completed within the last 12 months.
- Entry must contain some elements that were turned on a wood lathe.
TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK: Please submit a picture of your work, along with a short description and we will get it posted . CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT IMAGES
![John Lane](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1847-529x705.jpg)
John Lane - This Bowl is 14” in diameter and 4” deep piece of Poplar.
![John Lane](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_2734-529x705.jpg)
John Lane - This Hollow Form is 5” in diameter and 7” tall piece of cherry with a basket weave illusion.
![John Lane](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_2733-529x705.jpg)
John Lane - 10” Cherry Peppermill Grinder that involved multi-axis turning then cut on a bandsaw and glued back together in a different orientation.
![Jon Springer Springer-Chokecherry-BlueResin](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Springer-Chokecherry-BlueResin-705x625.jpg)
Jon Springer - 7" wide and 4"deep Chokecherry and Blue Resin
![Martha Black](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7500-rotated.jpg)
Martha Black - Pen is made of ebony wood with Swarovski clear crystals and black enamel findings.
![Martha Black](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7514-rotated.jpg)
Martha Black - This is an open form vase made from Apricot wood
![David Seifert](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/image0-705x439.jpeg)
David Seifert - Zircote bowl. 1-3/4” x 3/4”
![David Seifert](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/63840238633__F073B2D9-4764-4102-8358-40F7A5094DFB-529x705.jpg)
David Seifert - Set of plates. Padauk. Six plates at 9-1/2” and one at 7-1/2.
![Brian Seitz](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Moose-705x529.jpg)
Brian Seitz - Moose
![Brian Seitz](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nested-Bowls-Bark-Inclusion-705x529.jpg)
Brian Seitz - Nested Bowls - Bark Inclusion
![Brian Seitz](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nested-Bowls-Birch-Burls-705x529.jpg)
Brian Seitz - Nested Bowls - Birch Burls
![Jeff Trotter](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7865-579x705.jpg)
Jeff Trotter - Civil War Mountain Howitzer 1/4 Scale The processes I used included: turning, casting, forging, welding and finishing. The barrel was cast in bronze from a turned maple split pattern. The segmented wheels were turned with walnut. The remaining parts of the carriage were made with mild steel, brass and walnut
![John Gruber](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Vase-317x705.jpg)
John Gruber - Birch end grain vase with epoxy crack filler.
![John Gruber](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Natural-edge-P-pot-317x705.jpg)
John Gruber - Natural edge birch "P" pot.
![John Gruber](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cotton-wood-natural-edge-317x705.jpg)
John Gruber - Cotton wood natural edge vessel.
![Entry #16](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_7867.jpg)
Jeff Trotter - Southwest Bowl Madrone burl with carved Pueblo design. 9” diameter
![John Oswald](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image1-1.jpeg)
John Oswald - Redwood burl vase; 7” high, 3.5” dia., wall thickness:1/16”, 2 ounces
![John Oswald](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image3-1.jpeg)
John Oswald - Cherry burl vase; 8” high, 3.5” dia, wall thickness: 3/16”, 8 ounces
![John Oswald](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image2-1.jpeg)
John Oswald - Cherry burl form; 7” dia
![Bruce Bookman](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0519.jpg)
Bruce Bookman - 8” in diameter and 3 ½” tall Chokecherry bowl
![Bruce Bookman](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0520.jpg)
Bruce Bookman - Made from Baltic Birch plywood and walnut. 9 1/2 by 3 1/2
![Ryan Flaherty](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210310_150016_680-705x705.jpg)
Ryan Flaherty - Jewelry boxes with multiple levels
![Ryan Flaherty](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210311_192531_888-705x705.jpg)
Ryan Flaherty - Jewelry boxes with multiple levels
![Barbara Joseph](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210104_140040-705x587.jpg)
Barbara Joseph - Nested claro walnut burl bowls with mother of pearl inlay.
![Barbara Joseph](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FB_IMG_1608159548712.jpg)
Barbara Joseph - Live edge maple burl bowl with basket weave illusion.
![Barbara Joseph](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210131_202956-705x611.jpg)
Barbara Joseph - Stingray lidded box... Maple burl, myrtle, walnut and resin
![Jeff Trotter](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_7911-563x705.jpg)
Jeff Trotter - Hollow Form Turned from cured moose poop with willow fiber accents. .68” dia x 1.0” high
![Bob Flint](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/water-drop-illusion-705x705.jpg)
Bob Flint - It is 8" in diameter bowl. Wood is cherry. It is a water drop illusion with a carved star. It was photographed on a mirror to a bit of the beads on the side.
![Trudy Carlson](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_7481-705x556.jpeg)
Trudy Carlson - 8” in diameter and 4” tall Cherry
![Trudy Carlson](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_7501-705x534.jpeg)
Trudy Carlson - 8” in diameter and 4” tall Maple
![Trudy Carlson](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0055-705x417.jpg)
Trudy Carlson - Painted cherry yarn bowl 8” diameter and 4” tall.
![Dave Boyd](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SSBurl-w_Apple1-705x529.jpg)
Dave Boyd - Spalted Birch Burl, 11" x 5.5", Natural edges and color, Carnauba wax finish.
![Dave Boyd](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FruitBowl5-705x529.jpg)
Dave Boyd - Abstract tree-fruit bowl, 27"L x 7.5"W x 5.5"Ht: Made from Mesquite Branch segments. Represents the various aspects of the trees we use to form our bowls and other objects from a different point of view. Also makes an interesting fruit bowl.
![Dave Boyd](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunset-in-Hooper-Bay1-705x545.jpg)
Dave Boyd - Sunset at Hooper Bay, Segmented 13" x 6.5". Woods: Dark Walnut, Maple, Bloodwood, Yellow and Red Heart. Feature ring: closed chain ring with Scallops above. Represents some of the amazing sunsets viewed in Western AK. with a native twist
![David Seifert](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image0-1-705x529.jpeg)
David Seifert - Natural Edge Spalted Birch 8x4
![Paul Button](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Haida-Frogs-DSC_8821-705x705.jpg)
Paul Button - "Haida Frogs". 14" diameter, 2-1/4" high. Birch, pyrography, acrylic paint. 2021.
![Paul Button](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Corvus-DSC_8776-705x705.jpg)
Paul Button - "Corvus Corax". 11 3/4" diameter x 2" high. Birch, pyrography, and one tiny dab of white acrylic paint. 2021.
![Paul Button](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Orcas-DSC_8797-705x470.jpg)
Paul Button - "A Pod of Orcas". 8-3/4" diameter, 4-1/4" high. Birch, pyrography, acrylic paint. 2021.
![Tom Dooley](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210406_181817-529x705.jpg)
Tom Dooley - SAPPLEE PLATTER WITH MARBLE INSERT – 11-3/4” DIAMETER WALNUT OIL AND WAX FINISH
![Tom Dooley](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210406_181933-705x529.jpg)
Tom Dooley - 11” ASH PLATTER, STAINED AND LACQUERED
![Tom Dooley](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210406_181545-705x529.jpg)
Tom Dooley - BOTTLE STOPPER ASSORTMENT LEFT TO RIGHT, MAPLE, SPALTED TAMARIND, PURPLE HEART, BLACK PALM AND RED HEART. SPRAY LACQUER FINISH
![Spruce Bowl with Drawing 9 inches in diameter and 5 inches high, with drawing](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Spruce-bowl-705x529.jpg)
Spruce Bowl with Drawing 9 inches in diameter and 5 inches high, with drawing
![Small Iroko Bowl with Wings 4x4x2](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Iroko-bowl-1-705x537.jpeg)
Small Iroko Bowl with Wings 4x4x2
![Maple Spinning Tops](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210408_2025190992-569x705.jpg)
Maple Spinning Tops
![Beehive Bowl](https://akwoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210408_2038108092-529x705.jpg)
Beehive Bowl
Alaska Woodturners Association
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500 E. Ship Creek Ave
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