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Top Contest 2025
4th Sat Tops 25

January 4th Saturday


We held a 4th Saturday meeting at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The activities

were directed to TOPS, TOPS and TOPS. Tops were demonstrated and tops were turned. Visitor

for January meeting, Ken, Alex, Michael and Mike attended and made shavings that turned into

tops. Abigail, John Adams’ granddaughter turned a beautiful top that is sure to give a good

showing at the contest.

J. Paul Fennell Demo and Class

John Adams - 1/20/2025

AboutJ. Paul Fennel 

I have been a woodturner —and intrigued with the process—since 1970. For the most part I am self-taught, and have focused on the expressiveness of hollow forms since the early 1990’s. I presently reside in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a 400 sq. ft. studio, adequate for my needs. I have been a member of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) since 1986 (#297), a former member of the Central New England Woodturners (CNEW) (1987-1994), and a member of the Arizona Woodturners Association (AWA) since 1993. Over the years I have demonstrated at many symposia and local organizations, nationally and internationally. My work resides in numerous private collections, and several museums, including the Smithsonian, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Philadelphia Art Museum, and the Peabody-Essex Museum of Salem, Massachusetts.


International Woodturner J. Paul will be presenting his hollow and preicing forms in a full day demostration April, 12th 2025 starting at 9am to 4pm. 

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Gary Olerud Top Turning Area


Made by Jay from an old ford read windsheild.

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**Youth Division Winners:**  

1st Place: Abi Bowls  

2nd Place: Charlie Schmitt  


Both competitors created and turned their tops on the lathe. This was Abi's second year competing.  


We challenge all club grandpas to bring their grandkids next year!  


Stay tuned for upcoming top turning events where you can learn how to turn a top.