I have spent a lifetime researching traditional woodworking skills both in England and overseas, especially in Eastern Europe. This research has been translated into practical skills which I demonstrate at exhibitions, shows and seminars. Demonstrations are informal and friendly and are illustrated by antique tools, treen and photographs. If you are looking for a uniquely entertaining demonstration / exhibition, delivered with humour and traditional references, for clubs, seminars and exhibitions: please contact me.
Creative Woodturning
I regularly demonstrate my wide ranging woodturning skills at clubs and seminars, both nationally and internationally.
Demonstrating my art to woodturning clubs and international exhibitions has taken me to Europe and the USA (my first US demo was in 1980) on many occasions as well as demonstrating to woodturning clubs all over the
UK.
The content of my various demonstrations and masterclasses is wide ranging but can include any of the following elements, delivered in an informal, fast moving, unique and humorous manner.
- Turning wet wood from the round;
- Texturing, colour and decoration;
- Historical aspects of woodturning including the handling of antique pieces, rare video covering lost traditions and slide/power point presentations.
- Traditional treen
Pole Lathe Turning
I am also a proficient pole lathe turner, having learnt the art some 45 years ago whilst researching the traditional work of the Buckinghamshire chair bodgers
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