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
Beginner The beginner’s category was a Christmas tree. 1st place Sarah Norell 2nd place Alan Underwood Intermediate The intermediate category was a hanging Christmas decoration. 1st place Malcolm Edwards 2nd place Chris Chambers Advanced The advanced category was a Christmas decoration 1st place Keith Lanchester
Martin Saban-Smith has a background in graphic design and photography, so maybe it’s not surprising that the first part of his talk focused on different types of curves for bowls, and the proportion of the bowl. The rest of the demonstration covered enhancing pieces by using colour. Martin started turning on 29th May 2014 and
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 –
Beginner The beginner’s category was a mouse. 1st place Peter Flint Intermediate The intermediate category was a decorated bangle. 1st place Chris Chambers Advanced The advanced category was a decorated yarn/string box. The advanced category was a decorated yarn/string box. 1st place Graham Hunt 2nd place Kris Cietak 3rd place Keith Lanchester
Beginner The beginner’s category was a goblet of maximum height 100mm. 1st place Alan Underwood 2nd place Peter Flint Intermediate The intermediate category was a maximum height 150mm decorated goblet. 1st place Steve Jones 2nd place Chris Chambers Advanced The advanced category was a vessel for a party. 1st place Kris Cietak
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
Mick Hanbury is an artist producing beautifully decorated unique pieces of wood turning. He started his career as a cabinet maker, taking up wood turning 25 years ago. His demonstration this month brought us decorating techniques using paint and texture. Shield – Paint Techniques The first piece Mick turned and decorated was a shield
