Author Archives: Rolf Buwert

Woodturner, toy maker, storyteller (author of Beatrix the Bad Fairy and Haggis Hunting, a short history) and maker of Haggis Hunting Horns. I own a very small woodland where I grow my own timber and talk to the birds. I trade under the name of Created Woodcrafts. AWGB Accredited Woodturning Tutor.

Better Bowls Workshops

Thanks to everyone who has previously attended one of my two Better Bowls Workshops this year.

I have had a request for another, Ladies only, workshop. This will probably happen at the end of July, or beginning of August, and I have high hopes for really good things to come from this one.

There have been a few members who I could not accommodate on the course tomorrow, so I would like to run another workshop towards the end of August or September. Have a think about this and let me know over the next few weeks if this interests you.

Rolf

Better Bowl Workshops 12th and 26th May

My Better Bowls Workshop on Saturday 12th May 2018 (starting at 10am until 3pm) is full, but there is space on the Saturday 26th May workshop.

All these workshops are still £10 each person, start at 10am and finish at 3pm. Bring one or two (or more) of your previous bowls, which I am sure are perfectly lovely, bring one or two blanks (or buy some from the club shelf) and we will see if you can make an even more lovely bowl, or try a new design.

This is not a beginners course, nor is it an expert’s course. If you have turned two, or more, bowls in the past and want to make a better bowl, then this is for you.

Remember to bring your packed lunch, or stop off at Castle Douglas’ CoOp on the way in.

 

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SIGNING UP FOR THESE WORKSHOPS – BOTH 12TH AND 26TH ARE FULL NOW.

Introduction to Woodturning Course 2018

The next Introduction to Woodturning Course will be taken by me, and held in our premises in Castle Douglas starting on Thursday 22nd March for 6 weeks, ending on Thursday 26th April 2018.

Each session starts at 7 pm and we aim to be finished at 9 pm, and consists of 3 sessions on spindle turning (long thin things) and three sessions on faceplate turning (short flat things).

The aim of the course is to teach turning, and not necessarily make a ‘thing’, however we often do end up with something recognisable by pure coincidence. Quality shavings, techniques and fun is what we are after, and we always achieve that.

Rolf Buwert

Galloway Woodturners Facebook

For those of you who like to use Facebook please look us up at “Galloway Woodturners” and click ‘Like’.

We would then love to see what you have made for friends and family by posting your photos to our Facebook page.

It would also be great to see photos of what new toys and books (woodturning related) Santa brings you.

Better Bowl Workshop

You can sign up now for my Better Bowls Workshop on Saturday 12th May 2018 starting at 10am until 3pm with the possibility of another session, or an extension course in the evening.

I can take a maximum of 7 participants, so best to get your name in early and mark it in your 2018 diary.

Rolf Buwert

 

email me at

rolf@buwert.com

Turning Tuesday, and Wednesdays

The club is open Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday afternoon and evenings for paid up Club Members to use club facilities.

The purpose is for members to use the club lathes and specialist tools in the company of other club members, and in so doing can call upon other turners for advice and assistance. These sessions are not for teaching or any form of training, classes are on Thursdays.

We are happy for non members to call in and see what we are about and see what we do, but it should be clearly understood that our insurance does not allow non members to use our equipment. Woodturning can be dangerous and we care about our members and visitors, and want them to have a fun, safe experience, therefore we would like all club members, and course participants, to demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety before they use any club machinery or tools.

Visitors should therefore not expect to have-a-go when they come, but our members will be happy to show them what can be done, and if the visitors like what they see we can sign them up for a Taster Course, Introduction to Woodturning Course, or other courses as appropriate from one of our qualified tutors.

Two new woodturners

Beginners Course Feb 2017
Two New Woodturners.

Congratulations to our latest graduates from the Beginners Woodturners Course. The aim is to teach the techniques and basic skills, to make quality shavings and to learn enough to go home and practice safely. If, during the course, an identifiable items is made then that is purely coincidental. Our two new woodturners completed a bowl each on week 5 and another on week 6, one of the bowls was a natural edge bowl, which was particularly tricky, so well done to everyone.