Here is a list of the monthly competition themes:
BWA Competitions will continue to be run in a “blended” format – a combination of in-hall entries and photos sent to the committee for collation and judging. The ‘virtual competition table’ is sent out to all BWA members in a PDF document.
Further information on the competition, including the rules, is available here
| 2026 | Competition Themes | Assessment Theme |
|---|---|---|
| January | A lidded pencil case | |
| February | A steak mallet | |
| March | A weeble | Box |
| April | An organic form | |
| May | A pair of different sized, but matched bud vases | |
| June | A square platter | Bowl |
| July | An item highlighting pyrography or burnt in some way | |
| August | Cup and ball game | |
| September | A conical box | Candlestick(s) |
| October | A Halloween themed item incorporating at least two contrasting woods | |
| November | A wall plaque | |
| December | Annual Christmas Ornament Challenge | Turned item with Finial |
Only those who have entered pieces are listed in the tables below.
For the duration of the photo competition we will not be awarding a points bonus to those who do the judging. If one or more of the usual judges wishes to enter the competition, other judges are ready to step in to award points to their pieces. This isn’t possible in a live judging situation.
Points are awarded as follows:
- 1st – 10 points
- 2nd – 8 points
- 3rd – 6 points
- 4th – 4 points
- 5th – 2 points