There were only a small handful of entries on February’s display table Natural edge bowl by Peter Hockley Another natural edge bowl from Peter Hockley Bowl in ash with silver embellishment by Paul Greensmith Involuted turning with hanging ornament by Malcolm Edwards Involuted turning from January hands on day, finished at home by Graham Hunt
Even with the chilly weather recently and the Christmas and New Year celebrations, some members still managed to get some turning done. Malcolm Edwards – Pen and keyring – January 2024 Peter Hockley – Box in Yew based on a 4th century Roman pot – January 2024 Rob Marlow – Square bowl – January 2024
The first item to arrive on December’s display table was a rather spectacular flame vase by Dave Hobbs. There was an unusual goblet by Paul Greensmith which attracted attention and appreciation from several people. A bowl and goblet showed off some by Peter Hockley showcased some beautiful zebrano and monkey puzzle wood. He also showed
November’s table was dominated by Darren Smith’s 3D printed accessories and decorative items. Kris Cientak – String Holder – November 2023 Malcolm Thorpe – Kingwood Box and Rosewood box (right) – November 2023 Darren Smith – 3D Printed Chuck Holders – November 2023 Peter Hockley – Bowl Beech – November 2023 Darren Smith – 3D
October was dominated by functional pieces such as salt and pepper pots, magnetic pick up sticks, stitch rippers, a lamp and some gardening tools. Malcolm Edwards – small bowl – October 2023 Alan Underwood – gardening tools – October 2023 Peter Hockley – beech bowl – October 2023 Sarah Norell and Brian Goodall (long hanging
September’s table saw an abundance of Christmas ornaments along with some mushrooms by Cliff Lane, an eggoscope by Keith Lanchester, a rose-engine box by Malcolm Thorpe , an early piece by Peter Hockley, and a lovely surprise of a heart in a box by Alan Underwood. Cliff Lane – bird house – sept 2023 Malcolm
August’s table featured items by Steve Jones, Peter Hockley, Graham Hunt, Dave Hobbs, Dave Nash, Paul Green Smith, and Bob Rimmer. Dave – Steve Jones Nick Agar Inspired Sunset Viking Bowl – Graham Hunt Small Rectangular Bowl – Bob Rimmer Wands – Dave Nash Lidded Pot 2 – Bob Rimmer Four Tulips in Vase –
The display table was back to its usual self after a dry June. The main image this month’s gallery is the delightfully whimsical woodturner complete with lathe, blanks and a finished bowl by Malcolm Edwards. Elm and Oak Box by Phil Stevenson Coloured Bud Vase by Cliff Lane Beech porridge bowl by Alan Underwood Coloured
June has been a quiet month for the display table with just four people submitting items. Must be all the hot weather keeping people out of their workshops! Sycamore Dish by Brian Goodall Lilac, Elm Burr and Makore Box by Malcolm Thorpe Spalted Beech and Blackwood Goblet by Sarah Norell Holly Goblet by Sarah Norell
The pair of candlesticks and darning mushrooom displayed at the May meeting were turned at Woodworks at Daventry. The mushroom was turned by Malcolm Thorpe in a one-hour slot on Friday. He came second in the competition. The candlesticks were designed by Keith Lanchester, with the first candlestick turned by Keith on Friday and the
