Jim Givens
 

A wood shop class in high school sparked my interest in woodturning at an early age. After a “time out” to go to college, raise a family and pursue a career as an investment counselor, I finally got back to woodturning. The Glendale Woodturning Guild has helped re-kindle my interest and improve my skills. In addition to seeing the finished product, my rewards come from the artistic challenge, the beauty of the grain, and aroma of the wood. I’ve enjoyed turning a wide variety of pieces, including bowls, pens, bracelets, hats, boxes, and even a rocket ship.

Black Acacia, Spalted Maple & Ebony July 08	Zebra Wood, Maple & Ebony July 08
Mushroom March 08 Myrtle
Aroma Jar is made for containing spices and other aroma producing materials.	This beautiful natural edge burl measures 5 3/4 X 3 3/4 and is finished with CA glue and Lacquer
This carved bowl is made from Red River Birch.  It was hand carved with spiral edges and finished with Salad Bowl Finish.  It measures 6 3/8 X 2 1/2.	This urn is made from California Buckeye Burl with an Ebony Finial.  It measures 9 X 4 1/4.  It is finished with CA glue and Lacquer.