ForthComing Events 2012

DATE TIME EVENT
Thursday 16th February 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Martin Turner

Professional carver Martin Turner shows us what he can do with a chunk of wood.

Martin Turner Website

Carving by Martin Turner
Thursday 15th March 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Club Night and Competition

Demo by Peter Gradon - 'Triangular sided box'

Competition - 'Pestle & Mortar'

 

Thursday 19th April 7.00m - 10.00pm
Alan Thomas Demonstration

Demonstration by professional turner Alan Thomas.

Alan Thomas Website

Box by Alan Thomas
Sunday 13th May 10.00am
Ray Key Demonstration

All day demonstration by Ray Key, President of AWGB.

About Ray Key

Hollow form by Ray Key
Thursday 17th May 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Club Night and Competition

Sharpening Techniques - Learn how to get a sharp edge at the right angle to enable you to turn with ease.

Finishing - After turning your item select the best finish to make it stand out from the crowd.

Competition - A Scoop or A Spoon.

 

Thursday 21st June 7.00m - 10.00pm
Dave Appleby Demonstration

Demonstration by professional turner Dave Appleby.

Dave Appleby Website

Hollow Form by Dave Appleby
Saturday 23rd June 6.30pm
Mid Summer Boat Trip

Club members only event

Boat trip along the river Exe starting from Exmouth. A round trip of approximarely 3 hours and to include an onboard buffet. The boat is also licenced to sell alcohol.

Tickets available from Bill Bolt @ £8.00 per person.
Limited seats so is on first come first serve basis.

Saturday 21st July 10.00am - 4.00pm
Annual Show

Competitions, demonstrations, sales, food, drink and Gallery. Woodturning and other crafts.

Open to the public with free parking and only £1.00 entry.

Competition Categories
Bowl or Platter (max. diam. 12" or 30cm)
Lidded Box (max. 6" or 15cm)
A Toy
Open

Annual Show 2011
Thursday 16th August 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Club Night

Involuted Turning - Demonstration on 'inside out' turning by Peter Gradon.

 

Sunday 9th September 10.00am
Phil Irons Demonstration

All day demonstration by Phil Irons

Phil irons

Thursday 20th September 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Club Night and Competition

Long Hole Boring - Demo by our chairman Stephen Long on how to bore a hole in a long turned item such as a lamp.

Competition - A pair of matching egg cups with separate eggs to fit.

 

Thursday 18th October 7.00m - 10.00pm
Neil Rogers Demonstration

Demonstration by the clubs own registered Professional Turner Neil Rogers.

Neil Rogers Website

by Neil Rogers
Thursday 15th November 7.00m - 10.00pm
Annual General Meeting

To assess the club's year, elect the committee and seek new members.

 

Sunday 16th December 10.00am
Nikos Siragas Demonstration

All day demonstration by Greek woodturner Nikos Siragas.

Nikos Siragas Website

Vase by Nikos Siragas
Thursday 20th December 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Christmas Club Night and Competition

Details to be confirmed