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
December Club night
In a change from the previous ‘Christmas social’ format we will have a shorter than usual demonstration from our own Keith Fenton in December on the theme of Christmas. Baubles like the ones Keith made earlier this month (above) are likely to feature!
This will be followed by a longer than usual coffee break with mince pies and a chance for a longer chat.
Next demo
John Dilley RPT joined us in November. John is a keen, passionate woodturner who has progressed the craft to a level where he can demonstrate and promote woodturning to others. Unfortunately I was away on holiday so I wasn’t there to see the demo, but judging by the number of photos of winged bowls appearing in the WhatsApp group it must have been a good one.
New Project Plan
With less than 60 days to go, its time to get started on the Christmas decorations and where better to start than with the man himself! John has created a new Project Plan showing how to make a Gonk Father Christmas
