Connecting with Crafts People
We arrange outings to local professional and crafts people, including recently a musical instrument manufacturer/restorer also discount wood suppliers, a high speed computer controlled manufacturing workshop, tool shows and any thing else that interests us. We take part in and make donations to various local charitable events.
Dates 2023 | Meetings – Events – Visits | Competition |
16 January | New Year Special! Another “surprise demonstration” by Mark Hancock. | |
20 February | AGM followed by “I made this” tables and sales of members’ efforts. | Bring and buy SALE |
20 March | Demonstration by Simon Boghurst. An Easter egg and cup | Small bowl (less than 8 inches) |
17 April | Demonstration by Mark Hancock. Preparing wood for turning and finishing the piece. | Egg and eggcup |
20 May | Planned Visit to David Trewin’s Workshop | |
15 May | Demonstration by Mark Hancock. Woodturning tool use and sharpening. | A Bon-bon dish. |
19 June | Demonstration by David Trewin. Something special! | A piece of fruit. |
18 July | “Hands on” evening – for beginners and experienced turners. | Something special: your choice! |
21 August | Howard Davies. How to make a segmented bowl. | Pestle and mortar. |
Sat. & Sun. 19 & 20 August | RAF Harrowbeer Show, Yelverton. TT&CC display, sales and demonstrations of turning. | |
19 September | “Hands on” evening – for beginners and experienced turners. | A bell-shaped object. |
16 October | Eric Cockings. How to make your own Christmas decorations. | A bud vase. |
20 November | Mark Hancock. Watch this space for something special! | Your Christmas decorations |
19 December | Club Family Social Evening and Quiz, raffle and exhibition of Members’ work over the year. | Gallery of Members’ Work. |
15 January 2024 | Demonstration by Mark Hancock – Another surprise! | Trinket box with lid. |
19 February 2024 | AGM followed by “I made this” tables and sales of members’ efforts. | Bring and Buy Sale |