February 2026 General Meeting
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Meeting Presentation
More meeting information will be in February Newsletter.
We are excited to welcome two presenters this month:
Arnie Bandstra
Master cooper, general woodworker, and fellow club member Arnie Bandstra will join us to demonstrate the traditional craft of chair caning. He will show how to weave natural cane or rattan strands through a chair frame to create a durable, patterned seat. Arnie will share practical tips from his wide-ranging experience, covering the basic geometry and tension needed to get the weave right. It is a great opportunity to see how these classic seats are constructed and to learn the specialized techniques used to keep this heritage skill alive.
Rob Showalter
Technology Education Woodworking Teacher
Rob Showalter of Geneva High School will present "Not Your Father’s Woodworking Class," sharing how he transformed a traditional "shop" elective into a modern program encouraging students to design and build their own custom furniture. By modernizing the technology used in the Technology Education department, replacing outdated projects, and introducing CNC machining and entrepreneurial skills, Rob’s streamlined approach equips students with professional-grade expertise for a future in engineering and design while carrying on the craft of woodworking.
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Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the General Meeting begins officially at 7:30 p.m. SIGs meet at their designated areas at 6:30.
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