Peace River Woodturners Schedule Price House Gallery Openings Late January 2026

Peace River Woodturners staged a series of public openings at the Price House gallery in late January, giving residents a clear opportunity to view and buy locally turned wood art. The chapter of the American Association of Woodturners listed gallery hours across four days: Thursday, January 22; Saturday, January 24; Sunday, January 25; and Monday, January 26, with openings scheduled in 1:00–4:00 PM and 9:00–1:00 PM time blocks.

The gallery, promoted under the banner "Uncommon Gifts for Uncommon People," displayed a variety of turned pieces intended for collectors and casual shoppers alike. The calendar entry emphasized both sales and community engagement, signaling that the club aims to keep turning visible in public spaces rather than confined to the shop. Peace River Woodturners also highlighted an ongoing presence at local markets and history-park events, extending opportunities for the public to encounter turned bowls, hollow forms, spindles, and other lathe work beyond the gallery walls.

For buyers, the openings presented a practical way to examine grain, finish, and joinery in person before purchasing. For newer turners and curious visitors, the gallery runs provided a low-barrier introduction to the range of forms and surface treatments achievable on the lathe. The staggered weekend and weekday hours catered to differing schedules, encouraging both weekend market-goers and weekday visitors to stop by.

The chapter’s use of the Price House gallery underscores a growing strategy among local clubs to blend exhibition and commerce, showcasing members’ work while funding club activities and outreach. By listing specific dates and time slots, Peace River Woodturners made it straightforward for people to plan visits around other community events, including the club’s market tables and history-park demonstrations.

This seasonal visibility also helps sustain relationships between makers and buyers, giving turners a direct feedback loop on design and pricing. For anyone tracking local craft activity, the Price House openings functioned as a practical pulse check on the woodturning scene: inventory moving through a small gallery, artists testing new forms, and the public responding in person.

Looking ahead, the club’s continued calendar postings and market appearances will be the best places to find future gallery hours and pop-up showings. For readers who missed the late January slots, check the Peace River Woodturners calendar to catch the next opening and see what local turners are turning next.