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
August : Katie Armstrong RPT
Katie may be the yongest person to have joined the Register of Professional Turners, but having attended the demonstration she did at the Chestnut weekender last year I can say that she is not just an experienced turner, she is also a very engaging and entertaining demonstrator. This is definately a demonstration you don’t want to miss.
Katie will be demonstrating how to turn a Square lidded box, so we will look at turning squares and some jam chucking too.
July : Andy James RPT – Miniature turnings
In a change to the published programme Andy James joined us to show how he makes miniature woodturnings.
He demonstrated how he cuts the precise small pieces of wood on a tablesaw and emphasised the need for precision – tiny errors can accumlate into visible gaps on items so small. Andy then went through the assembly process detailing the options for adding veneer seperators and how to ensure each ring of the assembly is flat to prevent the end item having a ‘lean’. Finally he turned a small hollow form to demonstrate the tools required and how he builds a final object from a number of sub-assemblies. Overall a very informative and engaging evening (if rather warm !).