Mastering the Art of Woodturning Together
Westriding Wood Turners are a vibrant community of woodturning enthusiasts. We meet once a month in the village of Eldwick to explore, challenge and help each other get better at our craft.
The website is currently being built, so please call back often to see it being updated. The site will be a meeting point for members. They will be able to interact with each other. Present their work and perhaps learn a thing or too.
IMPORTANT
IF YOU HAVE CONTACTED THE CLUB USING THE CONTACT FORM & NOT HAD A REPLY…This is because there was a reconfiguration of the app and it stopped catching a return email address to allow us to respond. Please send an email instead to
admin@westridingwoodturners.org
At Woodturners, we practice the art and tradition of woodturning. Our mission is to foster a community of creators, sharing knowledge and inspiration through collaborative projects, events, and workshops.
IMPORTANT INFO
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We are still looking at organising experience days for prospective members. If you have an interest in woodturning or are a woodturner and need more information about our club, email us with your name, age etc and we will respond…… admin@westridingwoodturners.org
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
The club, as in previous years, hosted the woodturning sections in the woodcraft tent at the show.
It was an uncomfortably hot location in the white marquee under clear sky’s. The club was well represented and prizes were taken.
We have details of the awards on this site..
SPONSORSHIP
We are working with Greenville Crafts on some club sponsorship.
Greenville Crafts are offering club members a discount of 5% to 10%. on a range of products. Details can be found in the members area.
CLIFFORD TAKES THE PRIZE
Clifford Clark won the award at this years Northern Woodworking Show in Harrogate. With a stunning hollow form in Eucalyptus
Future Events
Im happy to inform, that the Ukulele players wont be strumming in the Peacock Bar so its The Christmas curry and a beer on Thursday December 11th at the Peacock Bar in Bingley.
There isn’t a meeting in January
In February we have a live demo from Martin Saban Smith RPT who will be teaching us about exploring the rules of thirds and the Golden Ratio
In March we have husband and wife team Ian and Victoria Davenport. They feature in this months Woodturning magazine. They are resident instructors and demonstrators at Greenville Crafts
The club archive is now ready to view. Click Here
Members Projects
John dries a chunk of walnut using Silica Gel crystal
John uses a laser to cut inlays
Wood Supplies
Some members source hardwoods from forest and field. This resource is available to members at reasonable cost. We currently have stocks of Oak, Ash, Beech, English Walnut, Field Maple, Sycamore, Spalted Holly and more. Please ask by sending an email or message.
Fairs and Exhibitions
We participate in craft fairs to showcase the work of our members. Efforts are underway to secure opportunities to exhibit in a prominent gallery sponsored by the art council. We run the wood turners section at the Great Yorkshire Show. We also exhibit at other events.
We have been present at the Northern Woodworking show Clifford won the prize in the competition with a beautiful hollow form vase in Eucalyptus.
We will be continuing to make our presence known at future events.
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This Months Video
Each month we will show a woodturning video that may interest you. It can be made by you. Made at a club demonstration or from U Tube. If you have any suggestions drop us a message in the blog contact.
Our archive of videos can be seen on the video page
The Diary
Updates on anything of interest will be posted here. We will post details of the monthly meetings
Upcoming Events
The Forum
If you’re a member you will find the Members Forum in the members area. It is currently undergoing maintenance.
In the forum you can discuss anything and everything.
This is your link to the Members Section
Here you will find details of planned activities, Messages to members and information about events and offers that may be of interest to members. There will be a discussion forum and a members gallery.
You will need to have your email address or a user name on the site database to access the content..
Open Gallery
Send photos and details of your projects to be shown here.
Big Wet Walnut
406mm diameter English walnut on a Herald Coronet. This is being turned wet then is drying using Silica Gel. An experiment where the moisture in the wood is taken up by the silica gel. To see the project go to the members area.
Slabbing English Walnut at 100mm thick
Functional Beauty
Oak Rolling Pin
Custom Wooden Gifts
Cherry Keepsake Box
Intricate Bowl Designs
Maple Burl Bowl
Artistic Home Décor
Walnut Candle Holder
Join Our Passion for Woodturning
Discover the joy of woodturning and connect with a community of skilled artisans by joining us today.
New members are always welcome. You can visit the club at each monthly meeting which is always on the first Tuesday of the month. 7.30pm at the village hall in Eldwick, near Bingley
