July 2021
The theme for July was ‘a candle holder or lamp – think outside the box’.
This was the first competition since we went virtual, and included remote and in-person entries. The judge was Richard Maynard, and he had a preview … Read more...
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July Meeting
Our July meeting was the first at Priestwood since March 2020, 16 months ago! We continue to be careful, Covid-wise, and the weather made it possible for the auctions of wood and tools to be conducted out of doors.
We … Read more...
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April 2021
April’s Club night was an in-house Meet the Woodturner, and we saw a very interesting eclectic collection of workshops, and how turners use the space they have.
The competition theme was: ‘a hollow form with the inlet as narrow as … Read more...
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BWA’s new card reader
In an effort to reduce the amount of cash handled at Club meetings, we now have a Card Reader which will enable us to take payment by credit or debit card.
We can’t (and wouldn’t want to) take card details … Read more...
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Wed 16 June 8pm – Andrew Daniels
Another demonstrator new to the BWA (thanks to the wonders of technology), on our June Club Night we have a demonstration by Andrew Daniels from Australia, who specialises in texturing techniques. The demo will start at 8pm, which is as … Read more...
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May 19th – Nick Agar
Nick Agar will Zoom in from Georgia, USA to the BWA and KVWT members on Wednesday May 19th, starting at 7pm. His website is https://nickagarstudios.com.
The plan is to demonstrate a Bronzed Bowl including turning tips, explaining gouge presentation … Read more...
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21st April – Club Night
BWA’s own ‘Meet the Woodturner’
For our April Club Night, Wednesday the 21st April, we are planning a series of short presentations by members, including a brief tour of their workshops and telling how they got into woodturning – and … Read more...
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March 2021
March’s competition theme was: Turn a bowl, platter, or vase using a mix of material(s) e.g. HDPE, Resin, Soap Stone, Aluminium, Brass, Pewter, Horn, False Ivory, Corian and anything else you wish. Naturally, you may incorporate some wood but the … Read more...
