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Monthly CMW meeting and demo with Darryl Jones at the Folk Art Center

About this event





Please join us on Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 AM
for a demonstration by master turner


Darryl Jones

in person in the auditorium of the

Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC

Open to the public. Free admission.


About the Demo

Darryl will demonstrate texturing turned work with the use of spiraling tools.




Artist Background

Darryl Jones has been a dedicated woodworker for more than 30 years, including over a decade as an avid woodturner. Originally from Central Florida, he has made South Carolina his home in recent years.


Darryl’s journey into woodturning began while working for a school district, where he met a fellow craftsman who created Native American flutes. That friendship sparked a new passion when his colleague gifted him an old Craftsman lathe and a few well-worn tools — a gesture that set the course for his ongoing exploration of the craft.

While Darryl continues to enjoy box making and furniture design, woodturning has become his primary artistic focus. He is especially drawn to creating hollow forms and sculptural art pieces, embracing a flexible and intuitive approach that allows the wood itself to guide each project. Rather than imposing rigid plans, he responds to the natural variations, textures, and character of the material — a collaboration between maker and nature.

Over the years, Darryl has shared his expertise as both a demonstrator and instructor, teaching classes at venues such as Woodcraft and Rockler. His experience also extends internationally, having served as a demonstrator and brand ambassador for companies including NOVA Teknatool, Robert Sorby, and Easy Wood Tools, among others.

Driven by a love for the craft and a deep respect for the material, Darryl’s ongoing goal is to continue growing as an artist while inspiring and enriching the woodworking experience for others.


https://www.instagram.com/dreadknotwoodshop/


Zoom access

CMW members unable to attend in person are invited to participate free on Zoom
Advance registration for the event is required in order to be provided online access.

To register:
1) Log in to your CMW account online
2) From the Event in the CMW calendar click the REGISTER FOR ZOOM button
3) Choose 'Sign up yourself' and click NEXT
4) Click COMPLETE REGISTRATION. You'll receive two emails from CMW –
     one confirming registration and one providing the Zoom link
5) At the time of the meeting or shortly before, choose the CMW email that starts 
    'This message contains important videoconferencing information...' 
    Click the URL after 'Link to Event' halfway down the page. This will take you to Zoom.
6) Click OPEN ZOOM, and under that click LAUNCH MEETING.  

   - If you join before the system is turned on you should see the circling arrow.
   - Once the system is on but the Zoom meeting not active you should see the CMW logo.
   - When the cameras are activated you will be admitted to the meeting
.
   - If for any reason you're not getting in, reregister from scratch


Workshop

Darryl will offer a day-long workshop at the CMW's Turning Learning Center in Arden on Sunday, December 21.  
Advance registration through the separate Event on CMW's event calendar is required and a fee will apply.
Active CMW membership is required to register.


Date and Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:30 AM until 2:30 PM

Location

Folk Art Center
https://southernhighlandguild.org/folkartcenter/
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
Asheville, NC  28805
USA
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete.

Additional Info

Event Contact(s)

Mike Moore

Tony Micocci

Category

Folk Art Center Demonstration

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Registration cancellations will be accepted