About GAW
The Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners (GAW) was formed in 1991 and today has over 100 members. We are a voluntary, non-profit making organisation which exists to promote woodturning in a friendly atmosphere. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Hucclecote Rugby Club in Gloucester (7pm for 7:30pm start). At most meetings we have a top class demonstrator and a chance to chat to fellow turners. If you are interested then please come along and join us. However, if you want a free tea or coffee, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MUG.
Here’s what one of our newest members has to say about a training day with the GAW :
Thoroughly enjoyed the day and came home buzzing with enthusiasm. If the committee are in any doubt of the value of these training days, please don’t be. I, and I’m sure all that attend, increase their skills and are very grateful for the time the tutors give for free. Now, with the guidance I received, I have made my first box and learnt a lot.
Demonstrations @GAW
March Club Night
Paul Bellamy will be joining us on Wednesday to demonstrate this Water Flask. Paul has been involved in woodworking and turning for many years and is known for his enjoyable demos, where he
pays good attention to the needs of safety and always makes sure that he brings his whole audience along, including any newcomers.
During the evening Paul will not just make the flask but explain the various tricks and techniques he uses while turning to get the best results.
February Club night
Arthur Kingdon brought his Ornamental lathe and Rose Engine to show us what these forms of turning are and how some exquisite patterns can be made through simple repetitive cuts. It obviously requires both skill and patience to achieve the best results with this form of turning / embellishment, but as we saw the results can be stunning. The rose engine had been made pretty much in accordance with the design available on the Internet at Colvin Tools. For anyone interested in ornamental turning or rose engines – how they work and what sort of pieces can be generated etc.- a few hours spent on this website will provide a fascinating insight.
New Project Plan
With less than 60 days to go, its time to get started on the Christmas decorations and where better to start than with the man himself! John has created a new Project Plan showing how to make a Gonk Father Christmas
