New Woodturning Club
Following appearing in the BBC's 'Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution' with his wood
turned clown called Geronimo, Chris Grace and a group of like minded individuals
from East and West Sussex are establishing a new Woodturning Club in Portslade.
This epitomises the ethos behind the programme, to encourage more people to take up a
craft, and help to secure the future of our traditional activities.
With the growing popularity of crafts there is clearly a need for a Club in this area and
we will hold monthly meetings in Portslade Town Hall with a range of activities which
will be membership led. These will include:
Practical sessions where members can exchange ideas and tips
Demonstrations of specific techniques & skills
Competitions designed to encourage exploration of new ideas
and many more...
The idea is to provide people with a forum to discuss ideas and learn from each other
in addition to the obvious social benefits. Our aim is to provide a Club where initially
people can learn the basics and improve their technique. Then for those who want to
take their craft to a new level we will provide the stimulus and the facility for collective
problem solving, enabling members to explore different artistic directions.
The Club will meet between 7pm and 10pm on the first Thursday of each month at
Portslade Town Hall from the 7th of February 2013.
Everyone is welcome to come along and see what we do, prospective members are
encouraged to attend a meeting to see if it is for them before joining. Woodturning is
something almost anyone can enjoy and there are virtually no barriers to people taking
up the hobby. Lathes and the other necessary tools are comparatively
inexpensive, and can take up relatively little space, so you don't need
a huge workshop or wallet to get involved. People from all walks of life,
all ages and any background can quickly learn to turn interesting objects made from wood.
A number of our members sell their work, and some demonstrate their craft to others.
Junior members are welcome, however due to the nature of the activities, they must be
accompanied by an adult until the age of 18.
For further information see our website: www.SouthDownsWoodturners.com
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