Our next clubnight will be on the 9th of May 2024, when we will be treated to a demonstration by John Boyne-Aitkin MBE, aka "The Bowler Hatted Turner". John is the former Chair of the Register of Professional Turners and current Chair of the Trowbridge based Kennet & Avon Woodturners Club. He is a hugely experienced turner and a very entertaining demonstrator; we very much look forwards to hosting him. The competition theme for this month is to make a turned fruit. We hope to see you there!
Date | Demonstrator | Challenge |
09 May 2024 | John Boyne-Aitken | Turned fruit |
13 June 2024 | Hands-On | Live edge |
11 July 2024 | Hands-On | Off centre bowl |
8 August 2024 | Hands-On | Pestle and mortar |
12 September 2024 | Tony Halcrow | Food utensil |
10 October 2024 | Hands-On | Burned and turned |
14 November 2024 | Hands-On | Xmas decoration |
12 December 2024 | AGM | Best work of the year |
Welcome to the web page of the Oxon Woodturners which is associated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB).
We established over 30 years ago (in 1991) as a focus for woodturners in and around Oxfordshire with a wide range of experience and ages. Our meetings (second Thursday of every month at 7.30pm; doors open at 7:00) - see map on contact page - are informal and consist usually of demonstrations or club hands-on evenings. There is always something for both beginners and established turners; new members are always welcome.
We are delighted that the well-known turner Gary Rance is the Patron of our club. Gary is considered one of the fastest and most accurate production woodturners in the UK and is one of only a few whose income comes solely from woodturning. Gary has been a popular demonstrator at the club, combining infectious enthusiasm with pre-eminent skill, and we look forward to a long and happy collaboration with him.
Please contact one of our committee members for more information on the club. Our constitution is available here.