Around the JerSey Shore Atlantic Shore Woodturners Runs Workshop For Big Brothers Big Sisters

HOWELL – Gnomes, gnomes, gnomes. Atlantic Shore Woodturners (ASWT) ran an extremely successful workshop for Big Brothers Big Sisters where the woodturners taught the bigs and littles how to make one-of-a-kind gnomes.

“We were looking for a project we could do with them where they could go home with two of something to remember the day,” said Jesse Abraham, ASWT Secretary. “Gnomes seemed like a great idea because they could try to make a matched set.”

Once the bigs and littles arrived, after some initial safety instruction on using a lathe, the wood chips began to fly. The bigs and littles, guided by trained ASWT instructors, produced some very original and unique gnome characters. After some final sanding it was on to decorating. Faux fur beards were added, some were given glittered noses, yet others were left natural. “Everyone had a great time and we now have a workshop that is transferrable to other youth organizations we work with,” said Bill Stewart, ASWT President. “M&T Bank provided lunch for all in attendance making for a great, enjoyable day of fun!”

The Atlantic Shore Woodturners has members from Monmouth and Ocean County and meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Howell Community Church, Howell. Club meetings are also streamed virtually for those unable to attend in person. New members, regardless of woodturning experience, are always welcome. More can be learned at their website, atlanticshorewoodturners.com