Here is a list of the monthly competition themes:
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.
If one of the usual judges wishes to enter a competition another judge will step in to award points to their pieces.
Points are awarded as follows:
- 1st – 10 points
- 2nd – 8 points
- 3rd – 6 points
- 4th – 4 points
- 5th – 2 points