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Join us for an exciting demonstration of the art of turning a mini wood cowboy hat and learning the techniques for a full-sized one with renowned woodturner, Kevin Felderhoff!

WGNC is thrilled to host Kevin Felderhoff for his "Cowboy Hat" demonstration. Kevin will be sharing his unique process for creating these beautiful turned hats. This is a must-see for anyone interested in green woodturning and learning advanced shaping techniques.

What You Will Learn:

Kevin will demonstrate the steps and techniques used to create a full-size wood hat and will perform a live demo of turning a mini wood cowboy hat that better fits within the meeting timeframe.

He will highlight the incredible skill of turning the green wood thin enough to allow for bending and shaping the hat. He will explain the crucial bending process and how the hat's shape is held until it dries. This will allow members to see the entire process—from shaping the green wood to achieving a finished form—come together during the demo.

Kevin Felderhoff is a highly respected woodturner, known for his beautiful and innovative work, including his signature wood cowboy hats, wood-turned footballs, and flying-winged vases. He is also an instructor at the prestigious John C. Campbell Folk School.

Kevin's passion for building and working with wood started in high school. He is well-known for his wood cowboy hats and currently resides in Brevard, North Carolina, where he pursues turning and furniture design as a hobby.

His work has been featured twice on Fox & Friends for his wooden cowboy hats and handcrafted footballs, and he has been featured on Powermatic TV. Kevin has also published several articles in the AAW Journal, including:

• A Commemorative Urn – For a Special Friend
• A Bark-Edged Flying-Wing Vase
• Threading Acorns Made Easy – Demo
• Annual CMW Retreat Builds Community

He is honored to do this demo for our club and happy to answer any questions you may have.
You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @klfwooddesign and visit his website at: 

https://kevinfelderhoff.com/