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 and at most meetings we have a top class demonstrator.
Given the advice issued by the government guide lines all monthly meetings at Hucclecote RFC are cancelled until further notice, but we are looking to replace the with ‘on-line’ demonstrations on the normal club nights and also less formal club gatherings between meetings. Details of how to join these meetings will be on the members only page.
We wish all members to stay safe and healthy and look forward to seeing you all at the earliest opportunity.
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GAW Wood & Shop Sale – success story !
The sale took place Wednesday 24th June at Hucclecote Rugby Football Club.
After the rush it all seems so quiet, majority of wood sold and the shop took a massive hit. It’s time to restock now.
We are currently looking at another sale for the morning of August 12th (weather permitting).
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The committee are working hard in the background to ensure a programme of events for 2020 is maintained in these unprecedented times. As you can see above we have had our first wood and shop sale for members and a couple of visitors.
Martin Saban-Smith has been booked for July 8th, 7.15pm for an ‘at home’ online zoom demonstration.
From his workshop in Four Marks, Hampshire, professional turner Martin Saban-Smith teaches, turns, and films his creative woodturning creations on social media. Thousands of woodturners from around the world have also been enjoying live demonstrations since March 2020. Martin’s style is chatty and informative.
To watch this demonstration all you need is to follow the link given in the members only page.
Hot off the press : Pat Carrol has been booked for August 12th for an online zoom demonstration.
Even hotter off the press : Tiny Turner Emma Cooke has been booked for October 14th for an online zoom demonstration.
Please note that there is a comprehensive guide to using zoom on any device here. If your device does not have a microphone or camera you can still watch – indeed you may want to turn off the camera and microphone anyway.
You can still watch some live wood-turning demos during lock-down – details HERE
Alternatively, see what our members have been up to during lock-down with the Corona Gallery. If you’d like your work included in the next edition then please send some pictures and a description to Mike Macey.
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Have you downloaded any of these plans and turned the project?
How did it go?
What other plans would you like to see here?
All plans are on the ‘free project plans’ page.
Please let us know.
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NEWS
Look at the 2020 gallery to see the latest work from members. Want to share an idea then let us know.
The 2019/20 Len Thomas Novice Challenge was won by Mark Pickering and the 2019/20 Chairman’s Cup has been awarded to Jeff Ellis.
Congratulations to Mark and Jeff.
GAW ‘WhatsApp group’ is administered by Graham Ricketts, if you would like to be part of this group then Graham can be contacted via email grahamricketts”at”talktalk.net or mobile 07436 009288.
Members only page now has Chestnut finishing school information, not a complete list but pretty comprehensive.
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An Extract from the February 2020 Woodturning magazine.
“A Turning Journey”
BEGINNINGS IN TURNING.
When I was still working five years ago I asked my daughter for a woodturning lesson as a Christmas present but then changed my mind, deciding it wasn’t such a good idea while I was still working. So instead she brought me a years membership for Gloucestershire’s Association of Woodturners (GAW) and I have never looked back.
Want to know more then read the full article, click here ;- A Turning Journey
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Hands on evening at the January 2019 meeting.
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- Phil showing how the Chestnut buffing wheels work.
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- Frans showing sharpening techniques
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- A busy club night
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- Hands on here doing pyrography
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- Keith demonstration the problem corner
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- John with his verneering equipment
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- Frans sharpening a tool
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- Keith in action
Some photo’s from July’s demonstration with Les Thorne.
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Presented annually to the novice turner who produces the best work in a series of challenges
Beginners’ CoursesDetails of courses offered to members starting out in wood turning
Monthly Competition to win a bottle of wine in a non-judged gallery
Toolite of Mitcheldean are one of GAW sponsors and offer all GAW members a discount of up to 10% on selected products. Please check prior to purchase. Take your membership badge as proof of GAW membership.
