Category: Photos from meetings

In a change to the original programme due to ill health of our original presenter, and also that of a replacement presenter, our Chair set a challenge. Participants were given two 2″x2″x10″ pieces of wood, and asked to make one thing at home, and then to make another of the same thing during the evening. We ended up with some small vases, some Christmas decorations and a scoop. As usual the turners had different amounts of experience.

The theme this evening was chosen by Alan Smith, who also chose the turners. The Theme was Goblets, and the turners varied from complete beginners to the most experienced. Different techniques were shown and lessons learned

Neil is in control !

Alec demonstrated making very thin pieces using freshly cut Alder and a light bulb inside the piece.

Errol led us through a meeting where members could bring pieces of work to show others and discuss. This could be showing some creativity, skill, technique or asking for advice.

Here are some Photographs from the meeting:

Marco organised some turners to take on their own projects on the theme of toys.

The final products!

Tonight we had a visiting Turner – Gary Lowe (The tartan turner) . He provided a good sized crowd with a fascinating and informative evening on Finials of all sizes, ranging from bed posts to small boxes. His ability to describe what and how he was doing something at the same time as actually doing it was appreciated by all of us.

This evening one of our board members – Susan, invited a number of turners to do their own thing. Turners varied from experienced to novice. It was an opportunity for them to both give and receive advice.

Neil sent a couple of pictures of his homework

This evening marked the end of the summer season, which makes no difference to the programme, but means we have the winter to look forward too. Apposite for this time of the year this evenings meeting saw the creation of everlasting winter fruits. The evening was organised by David Hobson.