See a Woodturner at Work at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP - Ever marvel at the workmanship in a smooth, finely-shaped decorative or functional wooden item? Watch an artisan in action and see finished works of skilled lathe crafters during the Atlantic Shore Woodturners’ demonstration at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, April 14.

Join us for discourse about this specialized mixture of art and craft by a member of the Howell Township-based group, followed by a live lathe demonstration. You will also have a chance to see an assortment of attractive items that they have created.

Atlantic Shore Woodturners are experienced artisans of all ages, genders and skill levels who use lathes to turn fallen trees into distinctive items. The club has grown from a handful of local woodcrafters in the 1980s to about 90 members today, locally and from various parts of the U.S.

Club members appeared in Stephanie Faughnan’s 2024 profile published in the Howell Times.

The group’s turning center features six lathes on which members provide demonstrations for visitors, teach techniques, and learn from each other.

ASWT sponsors “turn and learn” sessions for children and adults and a Women in Turning group, contributes to the Beads of Courage organization that supports childhood cancer patients, and donates dozens of wig stands each year to the Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclNJASW to attend this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Plumsted Branch, 119 Evergreen Road, or call (609) 758-7888. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.

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