There are two classes for the monthly competition:
“Turners” and “Advanced Turners”.
Note that the Competition Project detailed below
is for those in the latter category.
Those in the first category may submit any item.
To see pictures of entries in the Turners section, click here.
In 2011, the winner of the Advanced Turners competition was Heather Bagnall.
The winner of the Turners competition was Elaine Bolton .
| Date | Activity | Competition Project: click on the project to see the entries. To see last year's entries, click here |
| 6 January | Robert Sorby - Different Tools and their uses |
A Bowl |
| 3 February | Annual General Meeting + Dave Atkinson – Topic to be arranged |
Foot Massager |
| 17 February | Hands on evening - learn to turn or practise your skills |
One to one tuition | 2 March | Ricardo Rodriguez - The art of Woodcarving |
Box with Decorated Lid |
| 13 April | Ian Clarkson - From a tree to a finished Item |
Decorated Spoon |
| 4 May | Mark Raby – Colouring - New techniques |
Hollow Form |
| 18 May | Hands on evening - learn to turn or practise your skills |
One to one tuition | 1 June | Alan Waterhouse and Philippa Barstow – The art of French Polishing |
Coloured Item |
| 6 July | Alan Truman – Star dish with Pomander lid |
Bottle Stop and Coaster |
| 3 August | Tony Wilson – 3 Different Items |
Nat. Edged item with bark |
| 17 August | Hands on evening - learn to turn or practise your skills |
One to one tuition |
| 7 September | Mick Hanbury – Topic to be decided |
Square Edged Bowl |
| 5 October | Robin Barlow – Platter with carving and ebonising |
2 Pieces of Fruit |
| 19 October | Hands on evening - learn to turn or practise your skills |
One to one tuition | 2 November |
Bob Chapman – Items as Christmas presents |
A Platter |
| 7 December | Open evening |
A Child's Toy |
