November 23, 2005

Stephen Bacon works on a 18th centry violin. The violin is part of the schnider collection at SOU and was made in 1709 by Antony Posh. Photos by Orville Hector | Ashland Daily Tidings

crafters of wood

Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild hosts its 26th annual fine woodworking fall show

The Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild presents its Annual Fine Woodworking Fall Show on Nov. 25 through 27 at the Festival Great Hall. A traditional favorite during the Thanksgiving weekend, the show will feature a wide representation of the work of Rogue Valley master craftsmen working with domestic and exotic woods. At least a dozen members of the guild will exhibit work in many different areas of the craft, from elegant and imaginative fine furniture, beautiful wood-turned sculptures and vases, decorative wall objects and musical instruments. This is a wonderful opportunity to view, purchase or custom order fine furniture and woodworking at its finest.

The show will be open Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Festival Great Hall is located on 70 E. Main St., just around the corner from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Admission is free.

For more information, call Stephen Bacon at 482-1436.

Ashland Luthier Stephen Bacon, above and below, works on an 18th-centry violin that has recently been added to the Schneider Collection. Right, Bacon has variety of violins on display in his Ashland shop.