Monthly Archives: February 2024

A great honour, richly deserved, by our very own Roger Cutler RPT

Our very own, past chairman, Roger Cutler has been deemed “capable” by the Register of Professional Turners and therefore is on the register of Professional Turners. This is probably the highest honour a qualification a woodturner can be granted, so, well done Roger Cutler RPT.
To become a Registered Professional Turner requires a lot of time and hard work, there are many tests and criteria which have to be met as the standard is very high. We know Roger is capable of producing extremely high quality work but the Register of Prosessional Turners examined his workshop, several finished pieces as well as his working practices. His certificate states he is a “capable” woodturner which seems a bit underwhelming but is actually high praise. So congratulations Roger.

Beginner’s Course February 2024

I am very proud of Eric Ann Edward and Rob who successfully completed the Beginner’s Course today.

Well done, you all produced some beautiful light and fluffy shavings and therefore some lovely bowls and dibbers.

You used all the tools in the tool roll and converted a rough bit of wood into a thing of beauty.

Rolf

Professional Woodturner Visits

Emma Cook, better known as The Tiny Turner, will visit our workshop on Saturday 23rd March for an all day demonstration, 10am to 4pm.  Tickets are now availalable, priced £25, which includes lunch.

Emma is an extremely good turner, what she lacks in height she more than makes up for in personality. 

This demonstration will be very popular and tickets will sell quickly so avoid dissapoinment by getting your tickets as soon as possible from the club directly or order via email Gallowaywoodturners@yahoo.com 

Emma Cook Poster March 2024