MATE 2026

[SabertoothBunny]

I am not sure where to post this so my apologies if this is the wrong location.

It is almost time for the Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo. Head up to Manassas, Virginia from March 13-15, 2026 to attend the expo. Lots of great vendors, demonstrations and just an all around good time.

I will be doing a demonstration of making turned pendants, to include off center work, for the expo and will be teaching an intro to segmenting blanks which will include a Celtic knot blank that is ideal for sierra style kits. There will be demonstrations and classes all weekend by other amazing turners and vendors, come join us for what will be a great weekend.

Link below for the expo website. Hope to see some of you from this group join us.

Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo

The Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo is a social and educational gathering of like minded woodworkers enjoying turning works of art on a lathe. From pens to bowls and everything in between, we are all excited to see what masterpiece is just around the next turn!

midatlanticexpo.org

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

They wanted me to set up as the wood vendor but work wouldn't allow it. Michelle Bagley is too notch. She really runs/sets up the show. Hardin...not so much
I enjoyed that show when I did it

 

[SabertoothBunny]

They wanted me to set up as the wood vendor but work wouldn't allow it. Michelle Bagley is too notch. She really runs/sets up the show. Hardin...not so much
I enjoyed that show when I did it

Oh yeah, Mike just runs around like a chicken with his head cut off but in fairness, he is herding cats.

Too bad you can't make it, these are always a lot of fun.

 

[Tom Smart]

Michael is a member of our turning club but we rarely see him at a meeting.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

Michael is a member of our turning club but we rarely see him at a meeting.

Michael is stupid busy between his regular day job, blank business, pen business and managing an expo. He is a glutton for punishment apparently.