I have been asked by Mark Baker, the editor of “Woodturning” for a picture of “members work” for an article we are putting together.
As we don’t have a collective picture of members work could I ask that members bring along a piece of their work next Tuesday so that we can photograph them for the magazine.
Tonight, – We welcome back Mike Poole from Kilmarnock
The wood of the month – Holly
Next month– October we will be looking at various finishing products.
The competition for next month is your new name badge
Don’t forget that next month is our AGM so the meeting will start at 6.30pm with a short business meeting. If you wish to volunteer to serve on the Committee then please let me know asap. The subs’ will also be due next month so bring your cheque book.
Inter club Competition – This will take place on Saturday 29th October at Border Woodturners. We need five entries from the club. If you haven’t submitted an entry you have until the October meeting when the decision on our entries will be made. We need five entries from five different members.
Professional Demonstrations –
The demonstration by Eugene Grimley was very well received to the extent that we intend to ask him back next year for a mid-week demo and a Master Class the following day.
Next year we have booked:
Margaret Garrard – Saturday 7th April Demonstration
Sunday 8th April master Class
Margaret has demonstrated at the club before and was well received when she last visited
Emma Cook, The Tiny Turner Saturday 2nd June – Demonstration
David spoke to Emma at Harrogate and was impressed with her work.
Joey Richardson Saturday 18th August – Demonstration
Joey is an internationally respected turner and sculptor who has exhibited all round the world. I hope we can give her a warm welcome in Castle Douglas.
2019-David is currently looking at booking Demonstrators for 2019. If there is someone you would like us to book please see David Simpson ASAP
Strathclyde Woodturners Have a demonstration by Andrew Hall on Saturday 23rd September. If anyone is interested in going along, please see me this evening.
Border Woodturners Have Colwin Way, who runs courses at Axminster, demonstrating this Sunday If any one wishes to go please let me know and perhaps we can car share.
Fractal/Lichenberg Pyrography: Be aware of the extreme risks!!.
The AWGB executive have reviewed the recent events relating to the use of high voltage equipment to produce Lichtenberg figures also know as fractal pyrography. A policy has been formulated which is available to view on the notice board. Also included is the policy of the AAW which is more in depth.
Roger
Don’t forget to bring your entry for the InterClub Competition to be judges at the club next Tuesday. We need five entries from five different people.
Notices – August 2017
Tonight, – Tonight we look at turning material other than wood.
Our presenters are Phil Jones, Arthur Young and Judith Simpson
The wood of the month – Elm
Next month– September – We will have Mike Poole from Kilmarnock.
Treasurer – As indicated last month Phil will be standing down as Treasurer at the AGM in October. Christine Carson has (reluctantly) agreed to stand as Treasurer if there are no other volunteers.
Professional Demonstrations –
The next demonstration will be our anniversary demonstration on Saturday 12th August by Sally Burnett – Those of you who get the “Woodturning” magazine will have seen the article about her in last months edition. Those who haven’t seen it there is a copy on the notice board.
Please get your tickets tonight – we have 12 people coming already from other clubs.
We have a further demonstration by the Irish Woodturner Eugine Grimley. This will be on Thursday 24th August at 7pm. Tickets for this will be £5 available on the night.
We are currently looking at booking Demonstrators for 2019. If there is someone you would like us to book please see David Simpson ASAP
Social Evening – Don’t forget our BBQ on Wednesday 16th August from 6pm – 9pm (husbands & wives are also invited). Bring your own food to cook, tea & coffee will be available – If you want anything stronger then you will have to bring it yourself. There will be workshops going on during the night
Inter club Competition – This will take place on Saturday 29th October at Border Woodturners. We need five entries from the club.
Diary Dates
12th August – Guest Turner Sally Burnett (Anniversary Bash)
16th August – Anniversary Social BBQ
24th August – Demonstration by Eugine Grimley
3rd September – Wood Prep Day
Roger
Demand for tickets from other clubs is going well. Why not reserve yours today?
You can get them from the club shop or reserve them by e mailing me. remember if you reserve them you must pay for them.
Roger
Don’t forget tomorrows demonstration by Andrew Hall – A not to be missed demo.
Starts at 10am – bring your own packed lunch
The Following machines are for sale – Please contact Roger for details.
creetownstudio@gmail.com
01671 820832
Many thanks to Dave Gorman from Strathclyde Woodturners who sent us these notes he made during Dave Lowe’s demo last month:
Does anybody have an hour to spare tomorrow (Friday) at the workshop about 11am. I need somebody to help hold the light fittings while I secure them. If you can help please e mail me asap
Notices –February 2017
Tonight, – Rolf with be “In the Kitchen”
The wood of the month this month is that rarity – Sycamore
Next month– March – we will be looking at using carbide tools.
The competition is an item for the kitchen
Turning Workshops
The Hollowing workshop started last Sunday – because of the interest in this workshop Phil will be looking at staging another one. – For those interested there is a sign-up list on the notice board.
Professional Demonstrations – The next professional Demonstration is on Saturday the 25th of this month
This is an all-day demonstration by David Lowe RPT from Snainton woodturning. Amongst other things he will be demonstrating his signature piece “A Vase with a Zip in it” – Get tour tickets TONIGHT on sale at the shop. Please note bring your own sandwiches.
Andrew “The Hat Man” Hall will be with us on Saturday, 27th May for an all day demonstration followed on the 28th by a Master class. There are 5 spaces on the Master Class (2 of which are already taken) If you would like to come to the master class please see me asap.
David Simpson is now looking at professional demonstrators for 2018, if there is anyone you would particularly like to see please let him know.
Membership – Some “members” have been somewhat slow in renewing their membership fees. Please note that if the membership fee is not paid by the December meeting then membership will be deemed as lapsed. This means that the person will not be allowed to use any club machinery at any time as they and the club will not be insured.
Funding Meeting – The decision has been taken by the committee to go ahead and begin erecting a ceiling over the club area. Costings have been done and we can just afford to do this, however this will leave us somewhat exposed should any unforeseen expenses arise. Because of this it was thought expedient to do some fund-raising. It has been decided to call a fund-raising meeting of all members at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 21st of this month. Please come along with as many ideas as possible – after all the ceiling is intended to keep YOU warm.
Diary Dates
19th Feb – 2nd Workshop on Hollowing
21st Feb – 7.30pm Funding Meeting
25th Feb – Professional Demonstration by David Lowe
Roger