Leelanau News and Events

Turning - TC

Saturday, August 9
11AM
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC
Art

An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club whose motto is "Dedicated to the Art of Turning Wood on the Lathe." Runs July 11 - Aug. 22 with an opening reception on Fri., July 11 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

https://crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/turning-tc

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