At Didcot and District Woodturning Club we specialise in 'Hands on' practical sessions which our members seem to prefer.
Our programme also includes a few demonstration evenings by well known local professionals and gifted amateurs.
The programme may occasionally change so please check back regularly for the latest information.
- January 25th 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A piece of fruit.
- A 'Holiday' Decoration / Ornament. This can be for any form of holiday, not just Christmas.
- February 22nd 2023
- Demonstrators evening. We welcome Bryan Milham to our club for the first tme.
- Something fruity
- March 6th 2023
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- March 22nd 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Hand Bell
- A small plate on a stand.( i.e. A Tazza )
- April 26th 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Pot Pourri.
- A Hand Bell. Any size. With or without a clapper.
- May 24th 2023
- ''Hands On' - Beginners project; Salt and pepper pots
- A Pot Pourri. i.e a bowl or pot with a pierced lid.
- June 5th 2023
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- June 28th 2023
- Demonstrators evening. Lets welcome back Gary Rance. The fastest professional turner in the country!!!. It is always a good show with Gary.
- A matched pair salt and pepper pots.
- July 26th 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A long stemmed wine glass.
- A honey Dipper
- August 23rd 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; Captive rings
- A long thin stemmed wine glass.
- September 4th 2023
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- September 27th 2023
- First, as short as possible AGM, followed by 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Bracelet
- Captive rings (2 or more) on anything you wish. This will be the first entry for the 2023/24 competition.
- October 25th 2023
- Demonstrators evening. We welcome back Keith Fenton from Gloucestershire. Annual Subs due today.
- A young persons bracelet.
- November 22nd 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; Xmas Decorations
- Modern art candlestick
- December 4th 2023
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- December 20th 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project-Finishing off your xmas decorations +++++ free Fish & Chips supper.
- A Christmas cracker.
- 2024
- 24th January 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A lidded box
- A trophy
- 28th February 2024
- Demonstrator Evening – Anna-Marie Bennett
- A lidded box with an inlay lid
- 4th March 2024
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- 27th March 2023
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Easter egg
- An item with three different woods
- 24th April 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A platter
- A decorated Easter egg
- 22nd May 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Hollow Form
- A platter (>10:1 width:height ratio)
- 3rd June 2024
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- 26th June 2024
- Demonstrator Evening – Les Thorne
- A Hollow Form with a narrow inlet
- 24th July 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A child’s Toy
- An Item carved, textured or pierced
- 28th August 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Coloured Item (at least two colours)
- A child’s Toy
- 2 September 2024
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- 25th September 2024
- AGM followed by ‘Hands On' - Beginners project; A simple bowl
- A Coloured Item (at least two colours)
- 23rd October 2024
- Demonstrator Evening – Ron Caddy, Pen Turner
- A simple bowl, turned well
- 27th November 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project; A Christmas Decoration
- A pen or pencil
- nd December 2024
- Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room.
- If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email
- 18th December 2024
- 'Hands On' - Beginners project-Finishing off your Xmas decorations +++++ free Fish & Chips supper.
- A Christmas tree bauble
