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
April : 35th AGM
The AGM will take place on TUESDAY 7th April at Down Hatherley Village Hall. The minutes of the 2025 AGM are available on the website. We really want members to attend to hear what’s been going on over the last year and show some support for your hard-working committee. We also want you to vote for the charity the club will support in 2026. Finally, we’d also like you to bring along one of your turnings to go on the instant gallery table – anything you’ve turned, it doesn’t need to be recent!
After the (short!) AGM we will have a talk from Phil McCormick of Nick’s Timber in Gloucester. Phil will be talking about the history of the timber trade relating to Gloucester Docks and, if time allows, species, milling, seasoning and selection of the seasoned timber for the end use.
Linked to this talk there will be an opportunity for up to twelve GAW members to have a tour of Nick’s Timber in Gloucester at 14:00 on Monday 13th April. If you’d be interested in going on this tour, then please let John Grayson know and he’ll add you to the list if there’s any space left. It would obviously be helpful if you’d listened to Phil’s talk at the AGM before the tour.
March Club Night
Paul Bellamy joined us in March to demonstrate a water flask. During the evening Paul not only made the flask but explained the various tricks and techniques he used while turning to get the best results.