Our August HSV Woodworkers meeting is Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 pm
The Hot Springs Village Woodworkers are excited to announce that this month’s guest speaker is none other than “Cowboy,” a recent settler in our community who has opened a barber shop and brought with him a wealth of unique skills and stories.
Cowboy, a native of Arkansas who grew up in McGree, has had a fascinating journey. He began riding bulls in 1975 and won eight championships in his first 41 years. He also holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest bull rider at 54, and he’s still riding strong at 62. When he isn’t cutting hair or competing in rodeos, Cowboy dedicates his time to building horse-drawn wagons. These wagons are meticulously constructed to adhere to historical specifications, reflecting the models used by settlers moving across the West. However, they also feature many modern comforts designed for today’s campers, blending the charm of old-world craftsmanship with the conveniences needed for contemporary outdoor adventures. Using rough cut wood from a local sawmill, Cowboy constructs nearly every part of the wagons himself in his woodworking shop located in the village.
Join us as Cowboy shares his journey into the craft of wagon building, the lessons he’s learned in his shop and throughout his life, and what he’s working on now. This promises to be an inspiring and educational event for all who attend.
For a sneak peek into Cowboy’s barber shop, check out this video (https://www.facebook.com/61553431258906/videos/1284728469166079).
The Hot Springs Village Woodworkers Inc club is incorporated as an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization to provide fellowship and education for members and community service using member’s woodworking knowledge and skills. Monthly club meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 PM. Before the meeting, 6:30 to 7 PM is meet & greet time for visitors, new members & current members. Meetings are held in the Ponce De Leon Center (1101 Desoto Blvd) Ouachita Activities Building (next to the Woodlands Auditorium) in Hot Springs Village (HSV) Arkansas. These meetings are short on business and long on interesting woodworking topics. Family membership is $25 per year, and we welcome visitors to our meetings. Membership Application
You can download the membership application at this link. Fill it out (it is a pdf that you can fill out in most pdf readers then you can print it) and bring it to a meeting or mail it to the treasurer: Irene Sandhaus, 24 Tamayo Way, HSV, AR. Make your check out to HSV Woodworkers. Remember this is a family membership so be sure to include your spouse’s information also.
Club Monthly Meetings
The first hour of the meeting is used for the introduction of visitors and new members, and brief discussions of pending and new matters. Show-and-tell presentations follow with members presenting their favorite projects. Construction and finishing techniques are described and any questions are answered. After a short break, the second hour is devoted to a special topic often conducted by a visiting expert. When a special topic requires an extended discussion or demonstration, the meetings are held in a member’s large shop or commercial shop. To view the current and/or past club monthly meeting newsletters, click on the “Newsletter button” on the left side of this webpage.
Additional Club Activities
Another activity, that has taken hold, is the forming of special project groups within the main club that provide more frequent get-togethers of members who have common interests or those working on group projects. Examples include the Christmas Toy project teams, School Bookcase project teams, and other teams formed for community-specific build projects. Examples of these project activities can be seen by clicking on the “Xmas Toys button” and “Bookcases button” on the right-hand side of this webpage.
The club’s biggest annual project is making Christmas toys & gifts for deserving area children. In past years increasing numbers of toys and gift items were built with recent efforts resulting in over 500 toys and gifts donated to local groups. Garland, Saline and Pulaski County groups have included head start programs, children in foster care, and shelters.