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dave gutschmidt

September 24, 2012

I recently had the pleasure meeting you at the CWT's monthly meeting. Your demonstration of the turning of a translucent bowl was great. I was even more impressed by the amount of good information you were able to impart in the brief amount of time you had. During each step of the demo you were able to show and explain what you were doing while teaching all of the fundamentals needed to achieve the result. It is clear that you are passionate about what you do, have a great understanding of the craft and love to teach and engage the audience.

John Howes

September 23, 2012

I attended your demos at Cascade Woodturners with my wife even she found it very informational and encouraged me to attend the all day demo at Dale's shop witch I did and enjoyed it very much. You have a great way of sharing your skills with people of all skill levels your students are lucky to have such a good teacher. Thank you

ALAN SALMELA

September 22, 2012

ERIC, SAW YOU AT DALES ON SAT. THANK YOU GREAT DEMO.NOW ITS TIME TO SEE IF ANYTHING SUNK IN AND STUCK. LOT OF GREAT IDEAS. THANKS ALAN

pat miller

August 13, 2012

Nice to meet you this past weekend at the MCW meeting! A great demo!
Your attention to the edge and tool presentation on everything you turned is a foundation lesson I must continue to hone. I have occasionally compromised a design for want of the skill to make the cut. If I practice what you've taught this should be a thing of the past. I would heartily recommend your demo to novice and skilled artist alike. Please consider submitting your credentials to the AAW. for a future spot at the Symposium. Thanks again.
--pat

Walt Lofstrom

July 1, 2012

Amazing new vessels! ... Love the Rock Fish as well :)

Peter Slinn

June 28, 2012

Sterling day with you! Brilliant presentations.
Treasures include new skew skills, chatter tool confidence, torch treatment for surface enhancement...
hope to meet with you again.

Penticton, B.C.

Beverley Pears

May 19, 2012

Wonderful demo at the Fraser Valley Guild and at Bow River. You are the best instructor-demonstrator ever, bar none. Never a dull moment. Thanks so much.

Allan Cusworth

May 11, 2012

Great demo at the FVWG on May 10, 2012. Looking forward to Saturday.

Chris Hanlon

April 27, 2012

Hi,
I just met your Mom. Love your work.
Chris Hanlon

Shelli Findley

April 15, 2012

Wow Eric! I am completely impressed! I had no idea that I was connected with such a wonderful artist! Some day I will be the owner of one of your pieces. LOVE YA!

Larry Taylor

March 10, 2012

Thank you for your willingness to teach and share you knowledge with others. I always learn something when I've seen you demonstrate, so I expect more of the same at your upcoming demo at Woodturners of Olympia

John Rebman

February 7, 2012

It's been a pleasure knowing you and seeing your demos in Oly and Fife.See you again in the near future.
Great site

Brett Peterson

October 29, 2011

It was a pleasure meeting you today at the bowl turning demonstration at Rockler. Thank you for encouraging me to turn on the lathe. I hope to meet again soon.

Jennifer Lobdell

June 22, 2011

Excited for your pieces to be in Pioneer Square! Congratulations!

Jim Fehr

June 13, 2011

At one of your demos at Rockler, you demenstrated coring the inside of a bowl out using the technique of stepping rather than the traditional method. Since I started using this method, my turning has improved. Thanks for the tip, and keep up the good work.

Randy

June 9, 2011

Eric I meet you at Harry's, I had a good time and I have never seen anything more pleasing to look at. I will pass your pictures along to friends and familly. Thank you. Randy.

Tara Ackerman

April 6, 2011

Aloha! Your wood work is beautiful.

Larry Germann

February 18, 2011

Attended your presentation at Cascade Woodturners last night and thought it was great. Really enjoyed your enthusiasm and how it translates into your teaching ability. I'm excited to try out the triple axis turning.

Pete Morrell

February 17, 2011

Saw you at Cascade on 2/17/11, really enjoyed the presentation. It was eye opening - gave me some things to think about. Thank you.

Dawn Shirron

February 17, 2011

Thanks for the demo last saturday. Paul and I had fun with trying to make a bowl like the one you made.

Terry Gerros

October 18, 2010

Eric,
It was great to have you back in Salem for another superb demo at the club meeting. So sorry I couldn't take the class....dang having to work. I really appreciate getting to spend a bit of the evenings though. I am looking forward to having you back next year.
Best regards,
Terry

Dennis Shinn

July 24, 2010

Eric -

Thanks for the enthusiastic and entertaining demonstration at NWWT meeting last Thursday. Yours was indeed a most educational session.

Ron Wehde

July 22, 2010

Eric,
Great demo Thursday at Mount Vernon. One of the best I've seen. Great inspiration!
Ron

Amber

June 1, 2010

Terrific website Eric!

Jim McDermott

May 28, 2010

Very good job on demo thursday night in Oly. It's so nice to see someone break away from the traditional turning. I believe you have lit my fire.
Jim

Dave Hodge

May 10, 2010

Eric...your demos at Rockler Tukwilla are one of my
Saturday morning highlights. My letter with the items;
and other comments will be written and snailmailed
soon.



Wayne Duckett

April 19, 2010

WoW! Demos to web site to international appearances - way to go!

Jarred Hoffpauir

April 18, 2010

Thank you for the demo in Fife. I had no idea a skew could be used like that. I have been able to produce a few curls myself since then and have also decided I need to invest in a high quality skew. Thank you for taking the time to plan a curriculum that includes lessons for beginners all the way through very experienced turners.

Todd Thornock

April 11, 2010

I was truly impressed and enjoyed every minute of your recent instruction at our Mid-Columbia Woodturners meeting. Your striving for excellence in teaching shows in all you do. Thanks so much, you have renewed my enthusiasm for the "art" of wood turning. Thanks for it all, and the nice web site.

Walt Lofstrom

April 8, 2010

Eric,
I'm so proud of you and what you've accomplished in just these past few years! You're not only a master woodturner, but a master teacher. When one gives away what they know, they receive even more in return.
Am really looking forward to spending the weekend with you at the all-day Kennewick demonstration!

Dad

Penelope Noecker

March 13, 2010

Wow - an up-close and personal showing of your art pieces. Thank you so much, Eric. I know you did it for Neil and I was just fortunate to be visiting from Alaska but I truly enjoyed seeing every single piece of your work and hearing you talk about it all. Your passion is pure and your enthusiasm is contagious. I can't wait to see a demonstration and maybe even take one of your classes. You've really done some beautiful and unique work and your lovely art shows your love of what you do.

Al Price

March 6, 2010

Great Web Site

Katy Murray

March 6, 2010

Hey Eric,

Congrats on a great site. The skill and passion you bring to turning is worth sharing in cyberspace. I hope you will soon be advertising some woodturning techniques through DVDs and books!

See you in Olympia at the Woodturners of Olympia demonstration on May 27th -

+ Katy Murray

Larry Omo

March 1, 2010

Hi Eric

This is a nice looking web site, I book marked the site so I can so always go back to see any new additions you post.

Eric I know everyone in our club knows you are a great presenter and instructor I just wanted to add that everything that I learn from you is put to good uses in my shop. Thanks for all the good tips you have giving us at the sawdust sessions.

Larry Omo

CARL BAKER

February 23, 2010

Way to go Eric!!!

Ed Taylor

February 23, 2010

I really enjoyed your presentation at the EWWG.
You have a special ability to communicate the essence of your craft.

Bill Wood

February 9, 2010

Great job, Eric. I hope this turns into something great for you.

Walt Lofstrom

February 4, 2010

Eric,
Wow ... you've created a web page that does justice to your beautiful one-of-a-kind art !
You've truly taken the teacher in you from K-6 to adults intergenerationally and internationally!
So proud of you and to be in your life!

Walt & Barb

Judy Petry

January 30, 2010

Enjoyed your web site...congratulations on getting it up! Now you are official. :-)