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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 2023Meetings – Events – VisitsCompetition
16 JanuaryNew Year Special! Another “surprise demonstration” by Mark Hancock. 
20 FebruaryAGM followed by “I made this” tables and sales of members’ efforts.Bring and buy SALE
20 MarchDemonstration by Simon Boghurst. An Easter egg and cupSmall bowl (less than 8 inches)
  17 April  Demonstration by Mark Hancock. Preparing wood for turning and finishing the piece.Egg and eggcup
20 MayPlanned Visit to David Trewin’s Workshop 
15 MayDemonstration by Mark Hancock. Woodturning tool use and sharpening.A Bon-bon dish.
19 JuneDemonstration by David Trewin. Something special!A piece of fruit.
18 July“Hands on” evening – for beginners and experienced turners.Something special: your choice!
21 AugustHoward Davies. How to make a segmented bowl.Pestle and mortar.
Sat. & Sun. 19 & 20 AugustRAF 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 OctoberEric Cockings. How to make your own Christmas decorations.A bud vase.
20 NovemberMark Hancock. Watch this space for something special!Your Christmas decorations
19 DecemberClub Family Social Evening and Quiz, raffle and exhibition of Members’ work over the year.Gallery of Members’ Work.
15 January 2024Demonstration by Mark Hancock – Another surprise!Trinket box with lid.
19 February 2024AGM followed by “I made this” tables and sales of members’ efforts.Bring and Buy Sale