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BWA – Inspiring Woodturners since 1991
January 2026 theme ‘A Lidded Pencil Case’
Competition entries and results for the theme and also Open categories – click image to enlarge
January 2026 Beginner Theme 1st – Oliver Roden
Varnish was used to bring out the colour in this ‘pencil case’ turned from cherry.
January 2026 Beginner Theme 2nd – John Downey
Turned as a long hollow-form box, the hardest part of making this pencil case was getting a good finish to the inside. Sanding sealer and spray lacquer was used.
January 2026 Intermediate Open 1st – Alex Simpson
A variety of different woods were used to make this traditional doll, before the parts were painted and adorned with extra details.
January 2026 Advanced Theme 1st – Adrian Needham
This lidded pencil case in oak holds a number of standard pencils safely inside. A waxed finish gives it a satisfying sheen.
January 2026 Advanced Open 1st – John French
This unusual ornament in Robinia and Hazek is inspired by a turning by Hans Weistlog
January 2026 Master Theme 1st – Richard Audsley
The challenge with this lidded pencil case in London Plane and Sapele, was making 4 near identical pots – they had to be spindle turned to get gluing grain to work.
January 2026 Master Open 1st – Harvey Grimwood
A fine example of a ‘floating box’ created using Ebony, Teak and Rosewood.
January 2026 Master Open 2nd – Stephen EVans
Lots of off-cuts and some pistachio nuts were combined with resin and a piece of Walnut to make this lidded container.