Date
Event
Presenter / Comments
14 January
Hands on
28 January
Demonstration
Margaret Garrard
Margaret Garrard
Hot on the heels of her superb demo for us just three months ago, we have invited Margaret back to entertain and challenge us again. This time she will demonstrate piercing and painting techniques. Margaret is so innovative and well-prepared that it is a pleasure to watch her work, and members leave her demo inspired to try something different. www.margaretgarrard.co.uk
11 February
Demonstration
Colin Fishwick
+ Elston Sawmill
Colin Fishwick
+ Elston Sawmill
Colin is a teacher and demonstrator of traditional and contemporary woodturning, who used to be a teach in both Secondary and Adult Education. During a session when Jimmy Clewes was teaching his son, his own interest in woodturning was kindled and he quickly sought knowledge and skills wherever they could be found. Recommended by a member, we look forward to an interesting evening. www.fishwickwoodcrafts.co.uk
25 February
Hands on
11 March
Club AGM
Annual General Meeting - followed by a Bring & Buy Sale - 7:00 pm start
25 March
Hands on
8 April
Demonstration
Sarah Thirlwell
+ Elston Sawmill
Sarah Thirlwell
+ Elston Sawmill
Sarah uses recycled and reclaimed materials such as yogurt pots, vending cups and reclaimed acrylic and plywood to produce a range of vessels, jewellery and functional interior products for domestic and commercial interiors.
This is completely different from anything the club have seen before so it should be an interesting night.
www.sarahthirlwell.com
This is completely different from anything the club have seen before so it should be an interesting night.
www.sarahthirlwell.com
22 April
Hands on
A ‘one-off’ special for tonight - Mark Raby of Chestnut Products will be showing off his finishing techniques.
13 May
Demonstration
Bob Chapman
Bob Chapman
Bob was one of the main demonstrators at last year’s AWGB seminar and SWC is happy to invite him back time and time again. He always comes up with something new and this time it will probably be a spinning top box and a salt pot (small hollow form). www.bobchapman.co.uk
27 May
Hands on
10 June
Demonstration
Ian Clarkson
+ Elston Sawmill
Ian Clarkson
+ Elston Sawmill
Ian is a Tree Surgeon by trade and last year he gave us a quick lesson in the safe use of the chainsaw. He is happy to repeat this (weather permitting) and to cut up wood brought along by members (as long as there’s not too much!! Add to this his fine woodturning skills and a good evening should be had by all. www.ianclarkson.com
24 June
Hands on
8 July
Demonstration
Simon Hope
Simon Hope
Simon is a young, and hugely talented turner, who not only creates innovative work, but also produces exactly the sort of tools woodturners want. This is Simon’s first visit to our club and we’re looking forward to it.
22 July
Hands on
12 August
Demonstration
Tracy Owen
+ Elston Sawmill
Tracy Owen
+ Elston Sawmill
Tracy needs no introduction. He has won many awards in National shows over the last twelve years and also writes articles for Woodturning magazine. Having established himself as one of the few woodturning professionals to derive his sole livelihood from woodturning, Tracy specialises in green wood turning of bowls and hollow forms to produce unique one off pieces. He also likes to add texture to his work which is achieved with sandblasting, carving, chain sawing, colouring and the use of the Robert Sorby texturing tool - which he invented. www.tracyowen.com
26 August
Hands on
9 September
Demonstration
David Muckle
David Muckle
David Muckle - turner
23 September
Hands on
14 October
Demonstration
Andrew Hall
+ Elston Sawmill
Andrew Hall
+ Elston Sawmill
Andrew Hall, an old favourite of the club, is returning to give another of his very interesting demonstrations. He is most famous for making wooden hats, which he demonstrated to us a couple of years ago then, in 2009 he gave an equally interesting demonstration of turning a whisky flask. So it will be interesting to see what he comes up with this time. www.hallwoodhats.co.uk
28 October
Hands on
11 November
Demonstration
Peter Tree
Peter Tree
After seeing and appreciating examples of Peter’s work at the Woodfair in 2009, we decided to ask him to demonstrate for us. He has over 30 years experience making chairs and has an extensive knowledge of English timbers and furniture making techniques. Widely recognised as one of England's leading furniture makers, tonight Peter will make a stool. www.petertree.co.uk
25 November
Hands on
9 December
Demonstration
Bob Neill
Bob Neill
Bob's workshop is in Aston on Trent and he has been involved in art & craft all his life. One of the leaders in developing 'basic design ideas' in art education, during the 60's and 70's Bob exhibited large abstract paintings, mosaics and metal constructions in many top galleries across the country. His experience of using wood, metal and plastics took him into another area in the seventies - designing and making toys for disabled children. Later he became part of the pyrographic revival - a traditional craft practiced for many years in South America, Africa, Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe. Bob will be demonstrating pyrography tonight – he will not be turning. www.bobneillpyrography.co.uk
16 December
Xmas get together
Please bring some food and drink!
Programme of events for 2010
All Demonstrations take place in the Grain Loft, from 7pm until 10pm, doors open from 6pm.
Write-ups of the demo evenings can be read here.
All Hands-on sessions take place in the Grain Loft, from 6pm until 9’ish.