We had a fantastic full day with Mick Hanbury who demonstrated three pieces: a textured and decorated shield/platter for wall mounting, a finial box and a bowl with a coloured rim. Mick Hanbury started the demo with a brief explanation of PPE, and he wore eye protection throughout the demo. You should always wear appropriate […]
We enjoyed a full day’s demonstration with Wolfgang Schulze-Zachau who presented two pieces: a bowl with a coloured rim and a Chinese style square-edged box. Note: In the photos you will observe that Wolfgang wore no personal protection equipment (PPE) during the demonstration. You are strongly recommended to wear PPE appropriate to the work you […]
We enjoyed a full day’s demonstration with Rob Till who presented three pieces: a discus bowl, an involuted candlestick, and a coloured box with a finial. Discus Bowl For the discus bowl Rob used a 65*180mm ash bowl blank. The blank was mounted on a screw chuck and supported by the tailstock. The cone centre […]
Ray spent the morning giving us an overview of spindle turning techniques in preparation for the afternoon session in which he demonstrated a very nice four legged chair with spindle back. Note: In the photos you will observe that Ray wore no personal protection equipment (PPE) during the demonstration. Even though spindle work is considered […]
Steve demonstrated two projects: a coloured and textured candlestick and a pestle and mortar. Note: You will observe in the photographs that Steve wore reasonably tight fitting wristbands. It is generally recommended that all jewellery is removed whilst turning. Coloured and Textured Candlestick Steve started with the base of the candlestick using a 1″x6″ oak […]
