About GAW
The Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners (GAW) was formed in 1991 and today has over 100 members. We are a voluntary, non-profit making organisation which exists to promote woodturning in a friendly atmosphere. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Hucclecote Rugby Club in Gloucester (7pm for 7:30pm start). At most meetings we have a top class demonstrator and a chance to chat to fellow turners. If you are interested then please come along and join us. However, if you want a free tea or coffee, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MUG.
Here’s what one of our newest members has to say about a training day with the GAW :
Thoroughly enjoyed the day and came home buzzing with enthusiasm. If the committee are in any doubt of the value of these training days, please don’t be. I, and I’m sure all that attend, increase their skills and are very grateful for the time the tutors give for free. Now, with the guidance I received, I have made my first box and learnt a lot.
Demonstrations @GAW
Next demo
Les Thorne will be joining us for the club demo on Wed 10th Sept and then for an all day demo on Thursday 11th. Les is both one of the most knowledgeable woodturning demonstrators and also a great entertainer – expect to both laugh and learn!
In the evening he will demonstrate how he goes about making a box, while the Thursday will see Les educate us on how spindle turners turn bowls, along with thin turning and spindle work and of course how much fun you can have on the lathe!
Tickets for the Thursday session will be an extremely reasonable £20 and are available from David W (membership@gaw.org.uk). Be quick, as there’s a limited supply and we will be inviting neighbouring clubs to join us.
August Club night
August’s club night was a members’ “hands-on” evening with a variety of subjects covered:
Resin and woodturning – David Kenworthy will be visiting the GAW to answer any questions and promote his course on resin casting which is held in Cinderford (https://www.woodandresinbydavid.co.uk/)
Sharpening – the Sorby and Tormek systems – Mike & Phil C
Natural edged bowl – Martyn
Problem solving on the lathes – Keith & Paul (separately)
Pen turning – Phil Y
How to air-condition your workshop – Brian
How to make wood small enough to fit your lathe – John G