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.
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.
News
It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of a deeply respected past member Eric Mans.
His funeral will be held at at Rawden Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 10.45.
There will be a gathering at the Brownlea Arms in Horsforth afterwards. The family would appreciate knowing who is going to attend so catering can be adjusted accordingly. Please let them know via email to (admin@westringwoodturners.org)
Our wood turning in the community project WIC got off to a flying start on the 25th Apr. We had a really successful open to all session at Damart café as part of the Bingley Creates Project. There were so many people the we could not fulfil the demand with 3 lathes and 5 tutors. Apologies to those who had to wait. If you have an interest in woodturning or are a woodturner and need more information about our club, email us with your name and we will respond……
admin@westridingwoodturners.org
Great Yorkshire Show
The closing date for entries of the wood turning section is coming up fast. The closing date is 14th May.
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
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, Laburnum and more. Please ask by sending an email or text 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
This is your link to the Members Section
Here you will find 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
